Physical Education GCSE

Course specification – activity areas:

- Invasion Games: Association Football, Basketball, Gaelic Football, Goalball, Hockey, Judo, Lacrosse, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Water Polo.

- Net/Wall Games: Badminton, Eton Fives, Handball, Racketball, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball.

- Striking/Fielding/Target Games: Archery, Cricket, Golf, Rounders, Softball.

Assessment of analysing performance

For the purpose of assessment, students are required to demonstrate their ability to analyse performance in order to: determine its strengths and weaknesses; and improve its quality and effectiveness. Candidates are assessed on their ability to analyse performance in one of their chosen activities.

Assessment of written communication and ICT

Students are expected to present relevant information in a form that suits its purpose; and ensure text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate, so that meaning is clear.

Where appropriate they should also use a suitable structure and style of writing. Students are required to demonstrate written communication skills in the question paper and to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.