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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

OPTION OPTION

COURSE CONTENT GCSE Physical Education is a dynamic and challenging course which continues to
grow in popularity at Millfield. The students will be taught various topics, including:
• Diet and nutrition.

• The effects of recreational and performance enhancing drugs on sporting
performance.
• The musculo-skeletal system.
• The cardio-respiratory system.
• Methods and principles of training.

APPROACH TO TEACHING Students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in numerous sports, as
AND LEARNING well as learn the values of an active and healthy lifestyle. This diverse course allows
students to use their full range of intellectual and sporting talents to achieve their
potential.
ASSESSMENT Component 1 is theoretical and accounts for 60% of the final grade. It is assessed
through two written examination papers (1 hour each).
Component 1: Physical factors affecting performance (01) = 30% 60 marks are
available.
Component 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology (02) = 30% 60 marks
are available.
Component 3 accounts for 30% of the final grade. Students are assessed in
performing three practical activities and one performance analysis task. In the
practical performance, they demonstrate effective performance, the use of tactics
or techniques and the ability to observe the rules and conventions under applied
conditions.
Component 4: Accounts for 10% of the final grade. They are also required to
demonstrate their ability to analyse and evaluate their own performance to produce
an action plan for improvement.

FURTHER INFORMATION The GCSE Physical Education course offers an excellent insight into the theoretical
and physiological concepts associated with sporting performance. The theory
element of the course provides an excellent foundation for those students
considering studying A level Physical Education, BTEC Diploma in Sport or pursuing
a sports-related career. Studying Physical Education complements a broad and
well-balanced combination of subjects.

EXAM BOARD AND J587
SPECIFICATION GCSE - Physical Education (9-1) - J587 (from 2016) - OCR

CONTACT Mr T Stokes
Head of Physical Education & Sport Science
stokes.t@millfieldschool.com

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