Key Stage 4
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - GCSE
GCSE Physical Education specification develops students’ understanding of health, physical fitness and the role of the active leisure industry in improving health and fitness. Students learn about how the body works, the factors that can affect health, and how to plan and lead a healthier lifestyle.
A practical element reinforces students’ theoretical learning. They choose the physical activities and/or sports they want to perform from a list that we have designed to cover as many options as possible. Additionally, Centres can request to include activities and/or sports that are not on our list. Students also analyze and evaluate the quality of their own and others’ performances, including fitness levels, attitudes and compliance with the rules.
The specification provides a strong base for further study. It includes the option of event management, which is also covered in our GCE Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry qualification.
A practical element reinforces students’ theoretical learning. They choose the physical activities and/or sports they want to perform from a list that we have designed to cover as many options as possible. Additionally, Centres can request to include activities and/or sports that are not on our list. Students also analyze and evaluate the quality of their own and others’ performances, including fitness levels, attitudes and compliance with the rules.
The specification provides a strong base for further study. It includes the option of event management, which is also covered in our GCE Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry qualification.
Content |
Content Summary |
Weightings |
Assessment |
Component 1: Factors Underpinning Health & Performance |
This Component covers:
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25% |
Written Exam: 1 hour 15 mins |
Component 2: Developing Performance |
This Component covers:
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25% |
Written Exam: 1 hour 15 mins |
Component 3: Individual Performances in Physical Activities & Sport |
Student perform three physical activities or sport from the list that we supply. |
50% |
Controlled Assessment |
Key Stage 5
SPORT - LEVEL 3 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Entry Requirements: Pupils must have a keen interest in sport.
In order to achieve the OCR Level 3 National Certificate in Sport, candidates must achieve a minimum PASS grade for:
Awards for units are as follows:
The total points for each unit over the course of the 2 years will determine the final grade of your certificate: Units taken are:
Mandatory Units
Specialist Unit
Optional Unit
This course may provide a starting point for those students wishing to pursue a University qualification or a career in the Sport and Leisure Industry.
In order to achieve the OCR Level 3 National Certificate in Sport, candidates must achieve a minimum PASS grade for:
- 4 mandatory units
- 2 optional units
- 1 Specialist unit
Awards for units are as follows:
- Unit Credit Value (UCV) X 7 points for unit graded at PASS
- Unit Credit Value (UCV) X 8 points for unit graded at MERIT
- Unit Credit Value (UCV) X 9 point for unit graded at DISTINCTION
- 0 points for a unit graded at FAIL
The total points for each unit over the course of the 2 years will determine the final grade of your certificate: Units taken are:
Mandatory Units
- Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
- Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
- Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Specialist Unit
- Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise
Optional Unit
- Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
- Unit 5: Sports Coaching
- Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
This course may provide a starting point for those students wishing to pursue a University qualification or a career in the Sport and Leisure Industry.
