GCSE Physical Education

This course follows the Edexcel GCSE Physical Education Specification

This GCSE in Physical Education will equip pupils with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values they need to be able to develop and maintain their performance in physical activities. Pupils will also gain understanding of how physical activities benefit health, fitness and wellbeing.

Pupils selecting this subject need to be performing to a good level in at least two practical activities, be committed to attending extracurricular activities and the ability to learn and apply theoretical concepts.
GCSE Physical Education consists of:

Component 1: FITNESS AND BODY SYSTEMS

• Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology
• Topic 2: Movement analysis
• Topic 3: Physical training
• Topic 4: Use of data

Component 2: HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE

• Topic 1: Health, fitness and wellbeing
• Topic 2: Sport psychology
• Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences 
• Topic 4: Use of data

Component 3: PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE

Students complete three physical activities from a set list.

• Skills during individual and team activities
• General performance skills

Component 4: PERSONAL EXERCISE PROGRAMME

• Aim and planning analysis
• Carrying out and monitoring the PEP
• Evaluation of the PEP