The Corsham School Options Booklet
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GCSE PHYSICAL<br />
EDUCATION<br />
BOARD: OCR J587<br />
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM AND ENJOY THESE<br />
COURSES<br />
Those with a strong interest in sport and human<br />
performance and who want to understand how the body<br />
works and adapts to physical activity, while fulfilling their<br />
potential when being assessed for their performance in<br />
three areas of activity. Students are expected to be<br />
regularly participating in at least one activity at a<br />
competitive level.<br />
COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT<br />
1. Physical Factors affecting performance – 30% - written paper<br />
• Applied anatomy and physiology<br />
• Physical Training<br />
2. Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology – 30% - written paper<br />
• Socio-cultural influences<br />
• Sports psychology<br />
• Health, fitness and well-being<br />
3. Performance in physical education – 40%<br />
• Practical activity assessment – 3 activities. One activity from the ‘individual’ list, one from the ‘team’ list and one from either list.<br />
See http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/234827-guide-tonon-exam-assessment.pdf<br />
• Evaluating and analysing performance (EAP) controlled assessment<br />
30 www.corsham.wilts.sch.uk
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