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!