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St. Patrick's Academy
Ballinderry Rd, Lisburn BT28 1TD
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 Description to follow soon.
Key Stage 4
GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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.
Component 1: Factors Underpinning Health & Performance
The body at work
Health and lifestyle decisions; and
The active leisure industry.
25%
Written Exam
1 hour 15 mins
Component 2: Developing Performance
Developing physical fitness for performance; and
Developing skilled performance.
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
See Sport.