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GCSE

Are you interested in the world of PE and sport science? Do you enjoy performing in sport at a competitive level?

 

In GCSE PE you will develop an understanding of how the mind and body works in relation to performance in physical activity.

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Qualification: GCSE
Examination Board: Edexcel
Specification Code: 1PEO

Topics Covered

Component 1 
(1PEO/01): Fitness and body systems 

Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology

Topic 2: Movement analysis

Topic 3: Physical training

 

Component 2 
(1PEO/02): Health and performance

Coursework: Plan, carry out and evaluate a personal exercixe programme

 

Component 3 
(1PEO/03): Practical performance

Topic 1: Health, fitness and well-being

Topic 2: Sport psychology

Topic 3: Soci-cultural influences
 

Component 4 
(1PEO/04): Personal exercise programme

Performing in 3 sports demonstrating isolated skills, and a competitive situation to a competent level.

1. One Team activity

2. One Individual activity

3. One Team or individual activity
 

Assessment

Component 1 (80 Marks) Worth 36%: 1 hour 30 minutes
 

Component 2 (60 Marks) Worth 24%: 1 hour 15 minutes
 

Component 3 (105 Marks) Worth 30% (Moderated)
 

Component 4 (20 Marks) Worth 10% (Moderated)

Course Progression

The completion of this course leads itself to further education courses such as A level Physical Education or BTEC Technical Courses..

Career Opportunities

  • Armed services (army, navy, air force)
  • Public services (police, fire, paramedics)
  • Medical profession (medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, chiropody, chiropractic, podiatry)
  • Dental profession (Dentist, Orthodontist)
  • Psychologist
  • Health & fitness industry
  • PE teaching
  • Specialist sports coaching