1. New Specification Tested
Why GCSE PE?
An exciting course containing a wide range of interesting topics
A new 2016 syllabus with increased physiological & psychological content
The chance to develop knowledge that will help improve your training processes and competitive performances
Passionate subject teachers with specialist knowledge
Consistently compete nationally above the average
Year
Number of Entries
9 - 8 (%)
9 - 7 (%)
9 - 5 (%)
9 - 4 (%)
A* (%)
A*-A (%)
A*-B (%)
A*-C (%)
2018 31 65 81 97
100
New Specification Tested
2017 11
27.27 82
2016 24 29 58 92
2015
6.9
58.6
86.2
2014 13 55 88

2. Course Overview Theory Non-Exam Assessment
Section 1: Applied Anatomy & Physical Training
Assessment: 1 hour paper (60 marks) 30% of GCSE
Anatomy & Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Methods of training and maximising performance
1. Practical Assessment (30%)
Assessment: On-going practical assessment 30% of GCSE
Assessed in 3 activities
One from the ‘individual’ list, one from the ‘team’ list, and one other from either list
2. NEA Project (10%)
Assessment: Analysis and Evaluation of Performance 10% of GCSE
14 hour written/typed up task
Create an action plan to develop an area of weakness for an individual
Section 2: Sports Psychology & Socio-Cultural Issues
Socio-cultural influences
Sports Psychology
Health, fitness and well-being
Skeletal and muscular system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Responses to aerobic and anaerobic exercise
Short and long term effects of exercise on the body
Diet and nutrition
Levers
Movement analysis
Components of fitness
Principles and optimisation of training
Prevention of injury
Physiological effects of warming up and cooling down
Mental preparation
Guidance and feedback
Long term emotional and social effects of participation in sport
Characteristics of skilful movement
Classification of skills
Goal setting
Factors affecting participation
Commercialisation of sport
Ethics
Drugs
Violence

3. ‘Individual’ Activities
Practical Assessment
One from the ‘team’ list, one from the ‘individual’ list, and one other from either list in fully competitive situations
Pupils are assessed (out of a total of 20 marks) as a performer in three activities under four main aspects of performance in training and in fully competitive situations;
Range of Skills
Quality of Skills
Physical Attributes
Decision Making
‘Team’ Activities
‘Individual’ Activities

4. Our Delivery and Support
Teachers with specialist knowledge delivering strong value-added results (0.77 of a grade in 2018)
High levels of support, access to facilities and coaching in the non- examined assessment tasks which help pupils achieve top marks in the practical aspect of the course
Additional support sessions outside of curriculum time
Revision conferences with lead OCR examiners
Access to incredible resources such as The Everlearner

5. FAQ’s Is PE an easy option? What sports should I choose?
Most definitely not
As with all GCSE subjects there is a significant amount of work to study
Pupils need to have a keen interest in all aspects of sport and how a wide range of social and scientific factors influence it
What sports should I choose?
We will help assist you select the 3 highest scoring sports to be assessed in, this includes mock assessment of a range of activities to find the best profile for you. Although you should ensure that you are capable and competent in at least 2 sports from the lists shown this evening.

6. Further Information
More details of the OCR GCSE PE specification can be found on the exam board’s website;
If you have any more questions about the course please contact Mr Alex Buhagiar (Head of PE)