GCSE PE
Intent
Career Opportunities in GCSE PE
The study of Physical Education allows you to develop skills that could lead to pursuing many different career choices. Some examples of careers you could choose from include PE teaching, sports science, physiotherapy, sports coaching, sports lecturing, sports psychology, personal training, sports nutrition, and many more. Physical Education lessons teach students how to look after their well-being—physically, mentally, and socially. The good practices learned in looking after yourself will stay with you for the future, regardless of whether PE is specifically related to your chosen career.
Curriculum Overview
Year 10 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
What are we learning? | What knowledge, understanding and skills will we gain? | What will excellence look like? | How will this be assessed? |
Paper 1 completion |
Building their knowledge and to embed theory content on the following topics:
Applied anatomy and physiology. Movement analysis. Physical training.
GCSE AQA specification will be followed: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582/specification-at-a-glance |
Students able to discuss topics and apply their knowledge, A01 should be answered instantly as the content is embedded whilst A02’s and AO3’ will be practised to help gain higher marks. |
All content assessed cumulatively through a 25 mark unit test. The unit test will focus on every aspect from a regular test on a smaller scale. AO1 - Definitions/Descriptions. AO2 - Explanations & Sporting examples. AO3 - Discussion/Analysis of content covered. |
Netball |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa.org.uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental. |
Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Rugby |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa.org.uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental. |
Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Climbing |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa.org.uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental. |
Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Spring Term
What are we learning? | What knowledge, understanding and skills will we gain? | What will excellence look like? | How will this be assessed? |
Paper 1 completion |
Building their knowledge and to embed theory content on the following topics: GCSE AQA specification will be followed: https://www. aqa. org. uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582/specification-at-a-glance |
Students able to discuss topics and apply their knowledge, A01 should be answered instantly as the content is embedded whilst A02 and AO3 will be practised to help gain higher marks | All content assessed summatively through a 25 mark unit test. The unit test will focus on every aspect from a regular test on a smaller scale. AO1 - Definitions/Descriptions. AO2 - Explanations & Sporting examples. AO3 - Discussion/Analysis of content covered. |
Basketball |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa. org. uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental | Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Rugby |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa. org. uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental | Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Table Tennis |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa. org. uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental | Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Badminton |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa. org. uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental | Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Summer Term
What are we learning? | What knowledge, understanding and skills will we gain? | What will excellence look like? | How will this be assessed? |
Year 11 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
What are we learning? | What knowledge, understanding and skills will we gain? | What will excellence look like? | How will this be assessed? |
NEA-Coursework |
Using knowledge gains from Paper 1 and 2 students will start their coursework; this involves analysing themselves in a sport of their choice. Two weaknesses and 2 strengths are justified, and an evaluation plan is created to better their weaknesses.
GCSE AQA specification will be followed: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582/specification-at-a-glance |
Students will be able to take content 1 and use it to write about themselves in a chosen sport, students will be able to justify their reasons and link content to the sport of their choice. | Coursework will be marked using the AQA assessment grid out of 25. |
Spring Term
What are we learning? | What knowledge, understanding and skills will we gain? | What will excellence look like? | How will this be assessed? |
Paper 1 and 2 revision |
Recapping their knowledge and to embed theory content on the following topics: GCSE AQA specification will be followed: https://www. aqa. org. uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582/specification-at-a-glance |
Students able to discuss topics and apply their knowledge, A01 should be answered instantly as the content is embedded whilst A02 and AO3 will be practised to help gain higher marks. | All content assessed summatively through a 25 mark unit test. The unit test will focus on every aspect from a regular test on a smaller scale. AO1 - Definitions/Descriptions. AO2 - Explanations & Sporting examples. AO3 - Discussion/Analysis of content covered. |
Basketball |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa. org. uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental. | Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Badminton |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa. org. uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental. | Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Table Tennis |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa. org. uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental | Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
Rugby |
Students will use the skills that have been taught in KS3 and perform them in advance drills, getting them prepared for GCSE moderation in Year 11. Opportunities to lead warm ups, specific activities, score and umpire will be available every lesson. Specifications from the AQA GCSE PE board will be used and often referred back to. GCSE Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa. org. uk) |
All students engaged in taking on roles and responsibilities within the lesson; scoring, referring or coaching for example. Students will also be performing the skills learned in KS3 in a more challenging environment. Effort and participation is fundamental | Students to be continually assessed for their practical ability, with the focus being on group specific activities. Practical marked out of 25. Active engagement, effort and discussions will take place between peers and teachers to highlight understanding of the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Understanding of performance and implementing feedback will be vital to get the best grade. |
SummerTerm
What are we learning? | What knowledge, understanding and skills will we gain? | What will excellence look like? | How will this be assessed? |
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