PE & Sports Studies

PE: The course is assessed on Performance in Physical Education. You will pursue a range of activities for which you are given marks.  The categories from which sports must be chosen are listed on the OCR website and will be shared with you at the start of the course.  (Any sport currently being performed out of school may also be assessed e.g., golf).

Sports studies: Students have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge about different types of sport and physical activity, skills development and sports leadership to their own practical performance. They will learn about contemporary issues in sport such as funding, participation, ethics, the role of promoting sporting values, the use of technology in sport and the role of National Governing Bodies. Students will develop their understanding of provision for different types of outdoor and adventurous activities in the UK. Whilst having the opportunity to plan and participate in an outdoor and adventurous activity.

Students may study either GCSE PE or Cambridge National Sports Studies but not both.  School staff will use our knowledge of students to determine which is the more appropriate course for each individual.

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