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GCSE PEThe course gives you the opportunity to gain a certification for your practical ability in sport. The course has a large practical element with 60% of the final mark devoted to coursework activities: the remaining 40% is assessed by one terminal examination paper. Coursework: Candidates must demonstrate effective performance, and the use of tactics, and observe the rules and conventions, in four chosen games activities under applied conditions. You must also demonstrate your ability to analyse performance in one of your chosen activities under applied conditions. You are required to choose four games from at least two of the games activity areas: 1) Invasion Games: Association Football, Basketball, Gaelic Football, Goalball, Hockey, Judo, Lacrosse, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Water Polo 2) Net/Wall Games: Badminton, Eton Fives, Handball, Racketball, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball 3) Striking/Fielding/Target Games: Archery, Cricket, Golf, Rounders, Softball |
Merchiston's PE programme is designed to develop your physical attributes (speed, stamina and flexibility) through exercise, to impart the skills needed in individual physical activities and to develop your personal and social qualities in the context of these activities. Most importantly, however, the programme is intended to be satisfying and enjoyable for the pupil.
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