Course Content
The theory syllabus will include:
- Practical activities and analysis of performance
- Factors affecting participation
- Principles of training
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Safety/Sport in Society from:
Practical activities – Games – Basketball, Hockey, Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Netball, Badminton, Tennis, Table tennis, Rounders, Swimming, Trampolining, Athletics, Outdoor Pursuits.
Syllabus Details
AQA GCSE in Physical Education (Games)
PE Awards Course –AQA Entry Level Certificate (100% Practical coursework assessment)
Method of Assessment
Practical Assessment 60%
Theory Exam 30%
Personal Exercise Plan (Coursework) 10%
Homework Policy
2 types:-
Theory – weekly basis (1-2 hours)
Practical – Students should be participating in a minimum of 2 hours extra-curricular sport each week.
Resources
GCSE PE for AQA (Course text book)
Oxford Revision Guides: GCSE PE – PE through diagrams
Sport Examined (Macmillan) – Paul Beashel and John Taylor
Folens – GCSE PE