Years 10 and 11 G.C.S.E. Physical Education Curriculum Plan
Structure of the course
• In Unit 3, the style of the question paper includes a mixture of multiple choice questions, some structured questions, and extended written answer questions.
• In Unit 4, students can choose from the following ways to participate: player/performer; organiser, leader/coach, choreographer or official.
Unit 3: Knowledge and Understanding for the Active Participant
Areas of theoretical knowledge covered include:
The role of Active Participant
Player/Performer
Organiser
Leader/Coach
Choreographer
Official
The demands of performance
Fatigue/Stress
Injury
The difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise
Characteristics and benefits of leisure and recreation
Linking physical activity with diet, work and rest for personal health and a balanced healthy lifestyle
Health, fitness and a healthy active lifestyle
Training
Diet
Making informed decisions about getting involved in a lifetime of healthy physical activities that suit their needs
School influences
Healthy eating
Physical activity
Emotional health and wellbeing
Cultural and Social factors
Opportunities and pathways available for becoming or remaining involved in physical activities
International and other factors
Unit 4: The Active Participant
Students can choose to participate as player/performer, organiser, leader/coach, choreographer or official.
- There are 4 assessments of which at least 2 assessments must be as player/performer, and they must include activities from at least 2 groups/ways of thinking.
- Candidates cannot be assessed twice for the same skills, i.e. in the same role and in the same activity.
- The assessment of all activities is divided into two Key Processes, which varies depending on the role. Achievement in each of the two areas is assessed using a scale of 1-10 marks.
- Candidates may choose to be assessed in their preferred roles from any of the activities listed below.
Assessed activities not included in the Specification
- The exam board does not outline criteria for every activity. If a candidate wishes to be assessed for an activity not included then the exam board will consider the possibility of modifying the core skills/core tasks of one of the existing criteria.
Activities undertaken outside the centre's direct supervision
- DVD evidence is required of any performance undertaken outside the direct supervision of the department.
Assessment of practical work
All practical work is assessed for Key Processes A and B, and Key Process C is assessed for one activity.
For each activity, the following two assessments are made.
Key Process A - Developing skills in physical activity 10 marks
- Skills and techniques
Key Process B - Being creative and making decisions 10 marks
- Game situations
Key Process C - Evaluating and improving 10 marks
- Analysis of performance
For details on the more specific criteria on individual activities, or a detailed analysis of the requirements of each role or indeed any other queries, then please visit the AQA website or http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcse/pdf/AQA-4890-W-SP-10.PDF
