GCSE PE

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GCSE PE
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What is it all about

• 50 Practical
• 10 Analysis of Performance

• 40 Theory

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Theory

• The written exam is 1 ¾ hours long it consists
  of-
• Multiple choice questions
• Single sentence answers
• Scenario questions

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The theory covers three areas

• Exercise and training
• Safety aspects and risk assessment in physical
  activity and sport
• Applied anatomy and physiology

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Exercise and training

• Reasons for participating in sport
• Health and skill related fitness
• Principles of training
• Methods of training
• Fitness testing
• Diet,health and hygiene

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Safety aspects

• Prevention of injury
• Sports injuries

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Anatomy and physiology

• Cardio vascular system
• Respiratory system
• Bones
• Joints,Tendons and ligaments
• Muscles and muscle action

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Practical activities

• Pupils will be required to offer 4 activities
  from at least 2 groups

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Gymnastics
Games activities
Practical groups
Adventure
Dance
Swimming
Athletic and exercise activities
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• Adventure

• Sailing
• Orienteering
• Skiing
• Personal survival or lifesaving

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Athletic and exercise activities

• Golf
• Athletics
• Circuit training
• Continuous training
• Weight training

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Games activities
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Swimming
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Gymnastics
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Dance
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PEP

• Each pupil has to produce a Personal exercise
  plan and evaluate it over a six week period