Physical Education develops pupils’ competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that hopefully become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school. The KS3 curriculum enables pupils to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical activity. They can develop a range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully.

As a result, they develop the confidence to take part in different physical activities and learn about the value of healthy, active lifestyles. They will discover what they like to do, what their aptitudes are at school, and how and where to get involved in physical activity helps them make informed choices about the lifelong physical activity.

Hopefully, PE will help pupils develop personally and socially. They will work as individuals, in groups, and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility. They will take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating department: Mr Critchley

Curriculum Content to follow

Exam Board: OCR

About the Course

The course consists of two sections:

Practical Performance:  This is worth 40% of the marks.  All candidates have to select THREE activities including at least one individual activity and at least one team sport

Amateur Boxing	Gaelic Football	Rowing
Association Football	Golf	Rugby Union
Athletics	Gymnastics	Rugby League
Badminton	Handball	Sculling
Basketball	Hockey	Snowboarding
Camogie	Equestrian	Squash
Canoeing	Hurling	Swimming
Cricket	Kayaking	Table Tennis
Cycling	Lacrosse	Tennis
Dance	Netball	Trampolining
Diving	Rock climbing	Volleyball

Only activities on the above list can be selected.

Each activity is worth 10% of the practical marks with the final 10% being a written piece of Coursework.

Academic Written Paper:  This is worth 60% of the overall marks and is examined by TWO written examinations.  The exam will comprise of multiple choice, short answers and longer 6 mark answers.

Theory Content:

Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Physical training
Sociocultural influences
Sports psychology
Health, fitness and well being

This examination has a one Tier entry for all candidates covering the whole range of GCSE grades (A*- G).

Due to the practical nature of the course a high standard of practical ability is important.  If the course is oversubscribed then preference will be given to pupils who have performed to the highest standard throughout Key Stage.  We recommend at least an I+ at the end of Year 8 and to playing at least one of the sports outside of school.

Progression routes for GCSE Physical Education

A level courses in PE, Dance/ BTEC Sport Level 3
Level 2/3 courses in Sport, Instructing Exercise and Fitness, Personal Training, Public Services.
Careers in Professional sport, Coaching, Teaching, Physiotherapy, Armed Forces, Fitness Instructors, Sports Scientist, Sports Medicine, Sports Therapy, Sport and Leisure Industry, Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, Sports Development, Officiating, Sports Journalism.

POST 16 subject specific entry requirements to study PE related subjects.

Christ the King

A Level PE—5/6 equivalent in PE
BTEC Sport—5 GCSEs at grade 4 (BTEC / OCRs at Merit).

Southport College

Level 2 course—3 GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent
Level 3 course—5 GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent.

KGV

A Level PE—grade 4 in any Science
BTEC Sport—5 grade 4 including Maths or English or Merit in BTEC First in related subject with 4 in Maths or English