Physical Education
Years 7-9
During Years 7-9 the following sports are taught.
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
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Boys
Girls
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Boys
Girls
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Boys
Girls
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Years 10 and 11
In years 10 and 11 all students take 'core PE' which does not involve an examination or lead to a qualification. The following activities are taught.
Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Boys
Additional options may include:
Girls
Additional options may also include:
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Boys
Additional options may include:
Girls
Additional options may also include:
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GCSE
Students who have chosen to also study the subject at GCSE follow the AQA specification. During the course the following topics are covered.
Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Health, fitness & well-being
Applied anatomy & physiology
Movement analysis
Applied anatomy & physiology Physical training
Sports psychology
Non-examined assessment (Practical controlled assessment) A selection of activities from the following lists:
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Physical training
Sports psychology
Socio-cultural influences
Performance analysis assessment (Written controlled assessment)
Non-examined assessment Practical controlled assessment) A selection of activities from the following lists:
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For more detailed information on the course content and assessment please refer to the examination board website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582
A Level
Students studying the subject at A Level follow the OCR specification. During the course the following topics are covered.
Year 12 | Year 13 |
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Physiological factors affecting performance Skeletal & muscular systems
Cardiovascular & respiratory systems
Diet nutrition & their effect on physical activity & performance
Biomechanical principles, levers & the use of technology
Psychological & socio-cultural themes in physical education Skill acquisition
Sports psychology
Sport & society
Performance in physical education Practical performance
The evaluation & analysis of performance for improvement
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Physiological factors affecting performance Energy for exercise
Environmental effects on body systems
Injury prevention & the rehabilitation of injury
Linear motion, angular motion, fluid mechanics & projectile motion
Content of Psychological factor affecting performance Skill acquisition
Sports psychology
Content of Socio-cultural issues in physical activity & sport Contemporary issues in physical activity & sport
Performance in physical education Practical performance
The evaluation & analysis of performance for improvement
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For more detailed information on the course content and assessment please refer to the examination board website: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-physical-education-h155-h555-from-2016/
Additional resources
Students may find the following links and/or resources useful to further their studies of this subject
http://www.slough.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/active-slough.aspx
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired