Year 9 Options Booklet 2013 - St Marylebone School

Why choose GCSE P.E?
Physical Education GCSE
If you enjoy your P.E lessons and participating in sporting activities you should consider this as
an option. During theory lessons you will develop your knowledge of how the body systems
inter-relate during exercise and how a healthy, active lifestyle contributes to development of
body systems and general well being. You will take part in a range of practical activities and will
get the opportunity to learn new skills such as rock climbing and orienteering.
Course Content
During the course we will look into a number of different training methods and ways of
improving performance. You will be expected to develop your fitness levels and take part in all
activities even if you do not wish to be assessed in them, as the skills developed will be
transferable to other sports and activities. The course requires you to attend extracurricular
clubs to further your development in each sport and to maintain a good level of fitness
throughout KS4.
Practical performance
You will be assessed in four areas of activity e.g. fitness, rock climbing, dance & swimming. You
can also be assessed in sports that you regularly take part in outside school such as martial arts,
skiing, horse-riding and many more! You can be assessed in the role of player/participant, official
or leader. At least two of your four performances must be in the role of participant. You will
analyse your own and others performance from one chosen area of activity.
Theory
You will learn about healthy, active lifestyles and your healthy, active body. You will also plan
and complete a six-week Personal Exercise Programme tailored to your individual needs.
Exam Board – Edexcel
Structure of Assessment
40% of the final GCSE grade
50% of the final GCSE grade
10% of the final GCSE grade
Final written exam
Practical exam
One analysis of performance
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