GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Physical Education - J586

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Update to specification

The specification for this qualification has been updated. This specification has only seen incidental changes e.g. relating to proofreading.

Support materials

A range of support materials are currently being developed for this specification and will be available to download from the support materials section in the near future. This includes sample schemes of work and lesson plans booklets, a Teachers handbook and a guide to controlled assessment.

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Specification (updated 18 May 2009)

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Specimen assessment materials - Unit B451 (updated 9 January 2009)

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Specimen assessment materials - Unit B453 (updated 9 January 2009)

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Overview

Please note that the specification and specimen assessment materials are applicable to both the Short Course and Full Course.

If you are already teaching Physical Education you can compare current and revised specifications on the What are the changes? page.

This improved specification, which links with A Level PE, boasts up-to-date content with yet more choice of activities for practical performances, including coaching/officiating, karate, Tae Kwon Do, resistance training, rowing, mountain biking, snowboarding and surfing. There's also the option to take this qualification as a short course, which offers further flexibility.

Benefits to you and your learners of teaching this qualification

  • Increased flexibility of a unitised qualification
  • New activities now available for assessment (including coaching and officiating)
  • Easy-to-use, generic assessment criteria for practical activities
  • Extensive programme of training events to support centres
  • Improved links between OCR GCSE and GCE PE
  • Focus on balanced, healthy lifestyles and the impact of diet, work and rest.

First examination dates

January 2010 – To be confirmed if a January session will be available

June 2010 – All units

Controlled assessment – Units B452 and B454 are available in June only

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