Key Stage 4

Curriculum End Points (Examination PE)

Edexcel GCSE PE – To know, understand and apply key knowledge of the anatomy of the body, its systems and the impact they have on physical performance, including key knowledge around health, fitness and wellbeing.

OCR Cambridge National Sport Studies – To know, understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Sports Studies through learning key knowledge around leadership and performance in sport and contemporary issues in sport, alongside exploring the relationship of how the media can impact the promotion of sport within the UK.

Edexcel GCSE PE:

Component 1	Component 2	Component 3	Component 4
Applied anatomy & physiology Movement Analysis Physical training Use of data	Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Sport psychology Socio-cultural influences Use of data	Practical Performance (Individual & Team x3)	Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) Aim & Planning Monitoring Evaluation

OCR Cambridge National Sport Studies:

R184: Contemporary issues in sport	R185: Performance and leadership	R186: Sport and the media
Issues which affect participation in sport The role of sport in promoting values The implications of hosting a major sporting event for city or country The role NGBs play in the development of their sport The use of technology in sport	Key components of performance Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity Organising and planning a sports activity session Leading a sports activity session Reviewing your own performance in planning & leading a sports activity session	The different sources of media that cover sport Positive effects of media in sport Negative effects of the media in sport

GCSE PE Assessment:

Component 1 – Applied Anatomy and Physiology

• The assessment is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• The assessment is out of 80 marks.
• Students must answer all questions.
• The assessment consists of multiple-choice, short-answer, and one extended writing question.
• For the nine-mark extended writing question, students will be expected to draw on their knowledge and understanding in relation to the question, apply their knowledge and understanding and come to a reasoned judgement in order to answer the specific requirement of the question.

Component 2 Health and Performance:

• The assessment is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• The assessment is out of 60 marks.
• Students must answer all questions.
• The assessment consists of multiple-choice, short-answer, and one extended writing question.
• For the nine-mark extended writing question, students will be expected to draw on their knowledge and understanding in relation to the question, apply their knowledge and understanding and come to a reasoned judgement in order to answer the specific requirement of the question.

Component 3 – Practical Performance:

• The assessment for each physical activity and sport may take place over multiple sessions up to a combined duration of 12 hours.
• The practical performance consists of 105 marks (35 marks per physical activity, which are added together to give the total mark for this component).
• The physical activities will be marked by the teacher and moderated by Pearson.
• Marks must be submitted at the end of the course and prior to moderation.

Component 4 – Personal Exercise Programme (PEP):

• Carrying out and producing the PEP may take place over multiple sessions up to a
• Combined duration of 12 hours.
• The PEP consists of 20 marks.
• The PEP will be marked by the teacher and moderated by Pearson.
• Marks must be submitted at the end of the course prior to moderation.

OCR Cambridge National Sport Studies Assessment: