• Units
• Full Courses
• Assessment objectives

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

B451: An Introduction to Physical Education

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Areas covered: The healthy and active body Exercise and training the body for an active, healthy lifestyle Acquiring movement skills and motivation for involvement in physical activity Opportunities and pathways for involvement in physical activity.	Multiple-choice examination 45 minutes Option of a computer-based test for the multiple-choice paper	20% full course 50% short course

B452: Practical Performances and Developing Fitness

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Two practical performances Analysing Performance task focusing on fitness improvement Coaching and officiating available.	Controlled assessment Centre assesses candidates in their practical performances and Analysing Performance task OCR appointed moderator checks the accuracy of assessment through visiting moderation	30% full course 50% short course

B453: Developing Knowledge in Physical Education

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Areas covered (building on knowledge gained in Unit B451): The healthy and active body Exercise and training the body for an active, healthy lifestyle Acquiring movement skills and motivation for involvement in physical activity Opportunities and pathways for involvement in physical activity.	Written examination 1 hour	20% full course

B454: Practical Performances Developing Skill

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Two practical performances Analysing Performance task focusing on skill improvement Coaching and officiating available.	Controlled assessment Centre assesses candidates in their practical performances and Analysing Performance task OCR appointed moderator checks the accuracy of assessment through visiting moderation.	30% full course

Full Courses

We also offer a full course in GCSE Physical Education, offering:

• Greater control of assessment activities
• Interesting course content which is relevant to daily life
• Stimulating content across all subjects
• A focus on developing students' personal, learning and thinking skills

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Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Physical Education.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of physical activity.

AO2

Apply skills, knowledge and understanding in physical activity.

AO3

Analyse and evaluate physical activity, and identify action to bring about improvement.

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