F6 front cover June 09 - High School of Dundee

Physical Education(Head of Department: Mr A A Campbell)HigherHigher Physical Education involves both practical performance and classroom-basedtheory lessons. Performance is the prime focus of the course. Practical experientiallearning provides the opportunity to develop high standards of performance. Thetheory side, which will involve the use of IT skills, allows pupils to gain an in-depthknowledge and understanding of practical performance and the ways in which it canbe improved.Recommended entryPupils who wish to study Higher Physical Education are expected to demonstrate thefollowing:Evidence of participation in extra-curricular sport for the school over a numberof years. Achievement of a pass in Higher English or a high pass at Intermediate 2 Evidence of previous experiences in a wide variety of sports.CourseWhile the activities included in the course can be negotiated, facilities place certainrestrictions on which sports can be covered. It is envisaged that badminton andbasketball will form the backbone of the practical work. Individual expertise willhowever be taken into account and where possible accommodated.The course comprises two mandatory units as follows:1 PerformanceCandidates’ performance will be internally assessed with the dual purpose ofdetermining both unit achievement and course achievement. Performance should beassessed in each candidate’s best two activities from the course.2 Analysis of PerformanceThis element of the course is assessed externally by means of a written examinationof 2½ hours’ duration. The examination paper will be grouped into four sectionscorresponding to the four areas of Analysis of Performance, which are: Performance Appreciation Preparation of the Body Skills and Technique Structures, Strategies and CompositionAssessmentPerformance 40%Analysis of Performance 60%42Form 6 Subject ChoiceMarch 2012