The Grammar School for Girls Wilmington
GCSE Physical Education
Students are able to follow AQA GCSE in Physical Education at GSGW. Students are able to choose the subject through Year 10 & 11 opting into the subject during the Year 9 Option process.
Unit 1 – 40% of total marks (2 hour paper in Year 11)
Factors Affecting Performance and Participation in Physical Activity
Unit 2 – 60% of total marks (Practical Coursework)
The effective Performance and Analysis of Physical Activities (This includes planning, performing and evaluating a Health Related Fitness programme and the submission of 4 practical activities.)
The written element is subdivided into four sections which are taught over practical and theoretical lessons.
Section A – Health, Fitness and the Factors affecting Performance
Section B – Principles of Training
Section C – Factors Affecting Individual Performance and Participation
Section D – Social and Cultural factors Affecting Participation
At present students submit four practical marks from a variety of activities over the two years. If a student has an external activity supported by the current syllabus then this can be submitted as part of the coursework requirements.
Unit 1 – 40% of total marks (2 hour paper in Year 11)
Factors Affecting Performance and Participation in Physical Activity
Unit 2 – 60% of total marks (Practical Coursework)
The effective Performance and Analysis of Physical Activities (This includes planning, performing and evaluating a Health Related Fitness programme and the submission of 4 practical activities.)
The written element is subdivided into four sections which are taught over practical and theoretical lessons.
Section A – Health, Fitness and the Factors affecting Performance
Section B – Principles of Training
Section C – Factors Affecting Individual Performance and Participation
Section D – Social and Cultural factors Affecting Participation
At present students submit four practical marks from a variety of activities over the two years. If a student has an external activity supported by the current syllabus then this can be submitted as part of the coursework requirements.
Last Modified: 18/10/2006
