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Core SubjectDec 1, 2009 by W Cole
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All students in Key Stage 4 will work towards achieving a
qualification in Physical Education. There are three different courses:
GCSE Dance
This course is suitable for those students who have a sound dance background and
have had some experience of contemporary dancing. There are four components to
the GCSE Dance course:-
Unit 1: Critical Appreciation of Dance
A classroom based theory aspect worth 20% of the final mark. This consists of a
1-hour written paper at the end of Year 11 based on comparing and contrasting
different choreographers, dance works, styles and cultural influences.
Unit 2: Set Dance
A practical solo examination, which is externally assessed and is worth 20% of
the final mark.
Unit 3: Performance in a Duo/Group Dance
Students will perform in a group dance that relates to a professional work. The
group size must be between 2,3,4 or 5 dancers. Each candidate must be dancing for
a minimum of 2 minutes. Three clear links with the chosen professional work must
be demonstrated, for instance:
- Choreographic style
- Dance style
- Accompaniment
- Recognisable action, content or motifs
- Similar costume, props, staging or setting
(This will be internally assessed and is worth 20% of the final mark.)
Unit 4: Choreography
This unit involves two tasks; a solo composition worth 15% of the final mark and
a solo, duo or group choreography based upon a selected starting point or stimulus
worth 25% of the final mark. Choreography is an important element of the course
and it is vital to have some previous dance experience to create a contemporary
dance as this unit is worth 40% of the final mark.
GCSE Physical Education (Full Course)
Unit 1: The Theory of Physical Education (full course)
This 1 hour 30 minute written exam involves 10 multiple choice questions, short
answer questions and 3 scenario questions based upon various topics covered
throughout the two years. For example, students will be questioned on the
importance of a healthy, active lifestyle and how this can affect the
cardiovascular system. This unit is worth 40% of the final exam.
The short course, worth half a GCSE, only includes the topics covered in Year 10
and the written exam consists of multiple choice questions and short and long
answer questions. This is worth 40% of the final exam.
Unit 2.1: Practical Activities
Students must select four activities from the specification and they may select
Leader and/or Official as one of their four sports. Students will be externally
examined by a moderator in all four sports and this will take place in the
Spring term of Year 11. This is worth 48% of the final exam.
The short course involves the students being externally examined in two sports
rather than four and this is worth 48% of the final exam.
Unit 2.2: Analysis of Performance
Students will be questioned by their teacher on one of their four sports,
demonstrating for example, their knowledge and understanding of the rules,
regulations and technology and their ability to plan a personal exercise plan.
This brief interview is worth 12% of the final exam.
Short course students will carryout exactly the same interview and this is worth
12% of the final exam.
BTEC First Certificate in Sport
This qualification is worth two GCSEs C Grade or above. This is a more flexible
course than the GCSE Physical Education although it shares many similar aspects.
Students can achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction. The BTEC course is a vocational
course.
Students cover both practical and theory elements but are assessed internally
through a number of coursework projects throughout the two years. There are no
exams and therefore this course may suit your style of working better than the
GCSE course.
This course provides an excellent bridge to students who wish to study traditional
A Levels, or a higher vocational course here or at college and, as it is worth
two GCSE passes, can provide some students with a better opportunity to reach
college course entry requirements.
