EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Physical Education (Short Course)
Qualification summary
All GCSE specifications in Physical Education should encourage students to be inspired, moved and changed by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study and to develop an awareness and appreciation of their own and others' cultures in relation to physical education. They should encourage creativity and decision-making skills to enable learners to plan effectively for performances and to respond to changing situations. They should prepare learners to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices.
All GCSE specifications in Physical Education must enable students to:
- become increasingly physically competent through being actively engaged in a range of physical activities
- become increasingly effective in their performance in different types of physical activity and roles such as player/participant, leader and official
- develop their ability to engage independently and successfully in the processes of different types of physical activity
- develop and maintain their involvement in physical activity as part of a healthy active lifestyle.
Edexcel's GCSEs in Physical Education approach this by addressing Physical Education in two parts:
- the theory of physical education
- performance in physical education.
Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of healthy, active lifestyles.
Students will develop their skills relating to performance including practical skills and skills required to analyse performance.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
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For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
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Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Edexcel's GCSEs in Physical Education allow progression to higher level qualifications, such as GCEs in Physical Education, and related vocationally focused qualifications, such as BTEC Firsts and Nationals in Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science.
No specific job occupation
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08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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08.1
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
Each unit will be assessed independently. However the teaching of units can be carried out in a holistic way.
The Edexcel GCSE in PE consists of 2 mandatory units only.