Ryton Parents – Year 9 Options – PE

The aims of the GCSE Physical Education course are:

· Become increasingly physically competent through being actively engaged in a range of physical activities.

· Become increasingly effective in their performance in different types of physical activity and roles such as player/performer, leader and official.

· Develop their ability to engage independently and successfully in the processes of different types of physical activity.

· Develop and maintain their involvement in physical activity as part of a healthy active lifestyle.

Assessment

There are two components which are assessed

Theory Component

External assessment – 40%

Written exam 1½ hours

Section A – Objective tests and short answer questions

Section B – Extended written answers, based on a scenario issued as pre-release material prior to the examination.

Practical Component

Controlled Assessment – 60%

Four Assessments from the following:

• From at least 2 groups/ways of thinking (see below)
• At least 2 performances must be as player/performer
• At least 1 must be in a different role e.g coach, sportsleader, referee, umpire, choreographer, organiser etc

Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4	Group 5	Group 6
Outwitting opponents as in games activities.	Accurate replication or actions, phases and sequences as in Gymnastics activities.	Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions as in Dance Activities.	Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy as in Athletic Activities.	Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature, as in life saving, personal survival in swimming and outdoor and adventurous activities.	Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and well being, as in Fitness and health Activities.

Contact: Mr. R. Holmes