Physical Education

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Physical Education

• Team Byrchall Sport for Life.

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PE - Possible Routes
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GCSE Physical Education
1 year course in Year 11 (1 option)
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How many lessons? (GCSE)

• 4 lessons ( 1 hr) per 2 weeks
• Of those 2 practical, 2 theory (classroom 2hr
  per week)
• Course completed in 1 Year (Year 11)

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How the course works? (GCSE)

• 40 theory work.
• Assessed by an exam at the end of year (1hr ¾)
• 10 Analysis of Performance.
• A speaking test in which you would answer
  questions about 1 sport of your choice
• Written piece of coursework Personal Exercise
  Programme (PEP)
• 50 practical work. Of which
• 25 is coursework e.g. How you perform in lessons
• 25 final practical exam at the end of year

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Theory Work (40)

• 2 lesson per week (1 hr x 2)
• Homework and tests will take place every week
• Including topics such as
• anatomy (learning about the body),
• reasons for taking part in exercise
• training methods
• diet and hygiene
• safety and injuries

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Analysis of Performance (10)

• Coursework (PEP)
• A verbal question and answer session with 1
  member of the PE staff on your chosen sport.
  Answer questions on
• Rules and regulations
• Tactics and techniques
• Training methods for your sport
• Safety and leadership

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Practical Work (50)

• We will cover a variety of sports over the
  course.
• You then choose your 4 best sports.
• However, at least 1 must be an individual sport
  e.g. athletics, fitness or trampolining
• Any sports played to a high standard out of
  school would be considered.
• All lessons would have both skill development and
  game awareness.

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Should I do GCSE Physical Education?

• Have I
• had regular participation in games and PE
• brought my kit regularly
• shown high level of effort in PE
• attended school sports clubs
• behaved well in lessons

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So, what must I think about before choosing this
course?

• It is physically demanding.
• It is time-consuming - You will be expected to
  attend extra-curricular school clubs.
• You will need extra school PE kit and to bring it
  to all lessons.
• You need to be interested in more than 1 sport.
• Do I enjoy sports lessons? If yes, it is an
  enjoyable and varied course.

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BTEC Courses - PE

• BTEC Diploma 2 years takes 2 option blocks
  (worth 4 GCSEs)

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How many lessons? (BTEC)

• 4 lessons ( 1 hr) per 2 weeks
• Both practical and theory lessons
• Certificate completed in 1 year, diploma
  completed in 2 years.

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How the course works?

• Year 9 3 topics to gain the certificate
• Potential Units of Study
• The Body in Sport
• Sports Leadership Skills (JSLA)
• Practical Sport
• Year 10 another 3 topics for the diploma
• Potential Units of Study
• Health, Safety and Injury
• Preparation for Sport
• The Sports Industry

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The Course

• Passing the Certificate is equivalent to 2
  GCSEs.
• Passing the Diploma is equivalent to 4 GCSEs
• You can gain either a pass (C), merit (B) or
  Distinction (A)
• Assessed by
• Assignments (Coursework in every module), NO
  EXAMS!!!

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Things to consider!!

• You will be set homework / coursework every week
  and be expected to hand it in on time.
• You will have to work to deadlines.
• It is time-consuming - You will be expected to
  attend extra-curricular school clubs.
• You will need extra school PE kit and to bring it
  to all lessons.
• You need to be interested in more than 1 sport.

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Should I do BTEC Sport?

• Have I shown commitment in PE.
• Have I brought PE kit regularly
• Have I shown high effort and a positive attitude.
• Am I better at coursework than examinations?
• Would I like to lead on to further PE
  qualification?

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If you want to do a PE course

• You must see a member of the PE staff for advice!
• You need to attend parents evening and see the
  PE staff!
• If you are unsure ask!!!!!