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Overview of GCSE Physical Education

Jan 26, 2025

Fitness with Mr. Matthews: GCSEPE Overview

Introduction

  • Welcome to the discussion on GCSEPE.
  • Target Audience: GCSEPE students or prospective students.
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Theory Component

  • Examinations

    • Two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
    • Combined weight: 60% of total grade.
    • Each paper: 78 marks.
  • Paper 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology

    • Focus on factual knowledge and science.
    • Topics:
      • Muscles, bones, joints, and movement.
      • Movement analysis.
      • Physical training.
      • Use of data.
  • Paper 2: Sports Psychology

    • Topics:
      • Influence of society and culture on sports participation.
      • Health and fitness definitions.
      • Mental, physical, and social well-being.
      • Use of data.

Practical Component

  • Options for Sports Selection

    • Option 1: Two individual sports + one team sport (e.g., badminton, tennis, football).
    • Option 2: Two team sports + one individual sport (e.g., football, netball, badminton).
    • Reference the AQA specification for a list of available sports.
  • Assessment Criteria

    • Total: 100 marks.
      • 25 marks per sport (75 marks total).
      • 25 marks for coursework.
    • Skills are divided into isolated practice and competitive gameplay.
      • Isolated Practice: Skills like passing, shooting, and dribbling unopposed.
      • Competitive Gameplay: Decision making and consistent skill execution.

Coursework

  • Evaluate strengths and weaknesses based on previous performances.
  • Develop an improvement plan focusing on weaknesses using specific training.
  • Coursework breakdown:
    • Analysis of performance: 15 marks.
    • Evaluation of performance: 10 marks.

Conclusion

  • Combined theory and practical components account for the total grade.
  • Encourage questions in the comments.
  • Consider your activity choices for the next academic year.

  • Next Steps: Prepare for the upcoming academic year.
  • Contact: Leave questions in the comments for further clarification.
  • End Note: Thanks for watching!