AQA GCSE Physical Education

This is a popular and lively course. It enables pupils to experience and promote the value of exercise and healthy living. Furthermore, by planning and evaluating sports performance, pupils increase their knowledge of physical activity.

Course content

Physical Education GCSE combines both theoretical and practical elements. 60% of marks are allocated to performance in four different physical activities. The theoretical component covers topics including:

• Principles and methods of training
• Diet and nutrition
• Musculoskeletal system
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Performance enhancing drugs

In additional to games sessions the P.E. course covers the following practical areas:

Swimming and personal survival
Basketball
Athletics
Tennis
Rounders
Orienteering
Badminton
Leading a fitness session

Pupils will be expected to show their knowledge and understanding of tactics and strategies in one sport through analysis and evaluation which is also known as Key Process C.

This course is an excellent foundation for pupils interested in studying the subjects at a higher level.