OCR GCSE Physical Education
GCSE Physical Education provides students with the knowledge and understanding of how to live a healthy and active lifestyle, enabling them to make informed choices about their own physical development.
Coursework element focused on developing a progressive programme of training to improve and sporting performance and attainment.
What Students Study
Students are required to work individually, within groups both in theory lessons and practically.
Physical Factors Affecting Performance (Year 1)
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The structure and function of the skeletal system
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The structure and function of the muscular system
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Movement analysis
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The cardio vascular and respiratory systems
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The effects of exercise on body systems
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Components of fitness
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Applying the principles of training
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Preventing injury in physical activity
Socio-Cultural Issues & Sports Psychology (Year2)
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Engagement patterns of different social groups in Sport
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Commercialisation of Physical Education and Sport
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Ethnic and socio-cultural issues in Physical Education and Sport
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Sports Psychology
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Health fitness and wellbeing
Exam 60% for both years work
Practical Activity Assessment – 30%
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Performance in three activities. One team one individual and another from either.
Evaluating and Analysing Performance – Coursework 10%
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Coursework element focused on developing a progressive programme of training to improve any sporting performance and attainment.
TEAM ACTIVITY |
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY |
Association football |
Amateur boxing |
Badminton |
Athletics |
Basketball |
Badminton |
Blind cricket |
Boccia |
Camogie |
Canoeing |
Cricket |
Cycling |
Dance |
Dance |
Gaelic football |
Diving |
Goal ball |
Equestrian |
Handball |
Golf |
Hockey |
Gymnastics |
Hurling |
Kayaking |
Lacrosse |
Polybat |
Netball |
Rock climbing |
Powerchair football |
Sculling |
Rowing |
Skiing |
Rugby League |
Snowboarding |
Rugby Union |
Squash |
Squash |
Swimming |
Table cricket |
Table Tennis |
Table tennis |
Tennis |
Tennis |
Trampolining |
Volleyball |
Wheelchair basketball |
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Wheelchair rugby |