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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Setting
Students are split into mixed gender / mixed ability groups depending upon their option choices.
Assessment
We follow the Edexcel Full Course specification. The specification consists of 2 units:
|
Unit |
Assessment |
Percentage of GCSE |
|
5PE01 |
Written Paper (1½ hrs), externally assessed; includes multiple-choice, short-answer, and longer-answer questions |
40% |
|
5PE02 |
Practical performance; internally set, is internally marked using published assessment criteria and externally moderated. |
60% |
Performance Criteria
Students are required to offer four performances, in practical contexts, in the role of player / participant, official or leader. At least two of the four performances must be in the role of player/participant. Performances must be taken from a minimum of two different activity groups.
Enrichment
Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of sports both within school and as part of the schools extra curricular programme.
Support
The PE department offer extra curricular activities on a daily basis both at lunchtime and after school. Drop in lunchtime sessions are provided to support students with home learning / missed work or to enrich students knowledge and understanding. Revisions sessions for Year 11 are offered 5 months prior to their examination.
Useful websites
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/
Home Learning
Students should expect to be set one home learning task per week which should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Equipment / Materials
Students should bring school PE Kit to practical lessons; they will be provided with a text book and an exercise book for theory lessons.
Subject Leader Contact
If you have any queries regarding GCSEPEplease contact Mrs. L. Arnold through the school office or via email larnold
ladylumleys.net
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