The Physical Education course at GCSE level contains three major components:

Component 1 
Developing knowledge, understanding and skills for balanced, healthy lifestyles and participation in physical activities.  1 hour 30 minutes exam (40%).

Component 2 
Developing and maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle.  Practical (20%).

Component 3 
Individual performance in physical activities.  Practical (40%).

Subject Content

Component 1:       

Concepts of health, physical fitness and skilled performance

Key influences that impact on balanced healthy lifestyles and participation in physical activities.

The impact of exercise and training on balanced, healthy lifestyles and physical fitness.

Types of exercise and methods of training.

Principles for developing physical well-being and physical fitness.

Component 2:        

Students are assessed on their evidence of developing and maintaining balanced, healthy lifestyles.

Component 3:        

Individual performance in three different physical activities from at least two categories:

Athletic activities

Games activities

Gymnastic activities

Outdoor adventure activities

Specialist activities

For one physical activity, the assessment may be based on the student’s performance as a leader or official.