The PE Department has successfully implemented BTEC First Certificate in Sports into the Key Stage 4 Curriculum this year. This 2 year qualification which holds the equivalent to 4 GCSE’s is assessed continually through coursework which gives learners different methods to obtain top grades.
So far this year pupils have undertaken their first unit ‘practical outdoor and adventurous activities’ where they have developed a range of skills in Kayaking and Rock Climbing. They have shown evidence through video technology which has also given pupils the opportunity to assess their performance.
ENTRY LEVEL (WELSH BOARD)
1 INTRODUCTION
Although there is no specific requirement for prior learning, this specification builds upon the National Curriculum orders for Physical Education in Key Stages 1-3. It is designed for lower attaining pupils, i.e. broadly speaking, those who typically have not reached Level 3 of the National Curriculum at the end of Key Stage 3, and, additionally, for whom GCSE and equivalent vocational qualifications are not deemed appropriate.
This specification has been written to meet, where appropriate, requirements for the
National Curriculum at Key Stage 4. However, it recognises that the National
Curriculum allows that material may be selected from earlier key stages where this is necessary to enable individual pupils to progress and demonstrate achievement.
Where such material is used, it should be presented in contexts suitable to the pupil's age.
The practical activities, as in the GCSE, are based on the Key Stage 4 Areas of
Experience (Sport, Dance, Adventurous Activities and Exercise Activities) and thus pupils can progress smoothly from the Entry Level Certificate specification to the
GCSE specification.
The Key Skill of oral communication is enhanced by the need for assessed evaluation. Teachers will be expected to award marks for evaluation and this will be determined by oral communication between pupils and between pupil and teacher. In addition moderators will talk to pupils when they visit centres.
The inclusion of pupils with special educational needs is encouraged and general notes for guidance are included on page 45 of the specification.
The qualification may be undertaken either through the medium of English or Welsh.
The ethos of the course is intended to enhance the spiritual, moral, ethical, social and
cultural experience of candidates. It seeks to promote the following:
- Participation for all irrespective of gender and race;
- Mutual respect for team members and opponents;
- Adherence to rules, convention and etiquette of selected activities;
- Cultivation of a health body/life style;
- Provision of social experiences for lifelong learning.
The course requires that participants are fully conversant with the safety requirements of their selected activities e.g. how to use and care for equipment; selection and use of appropriate clothing and footwear and due consideration for environmental factors in adventurous.
2 AIMS
This specification is designed: -
- To develop the pupil’s interest in and enjoyment of Physical Education,
- To develop skilful body management in a variety of activities,
- To provide a wide range of practical activities and to encourage the development of associated skills,
- To develop the ability to work alone; in pairs; and within team situations,
- To develop an awareness of the contribution that physical education has on general health,
- To develop personal and social qualities through participation in physical activities,
- To develop an understanding of the reasons for participating in physical activity and the benefits of continuing physical exercise after leaving school,
- To promote safe practice in Physical Education.
3 ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
- The candidates are required:-
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen practical activities,
- To perform a range of physical skills including an ability to interrelate planning, performing and evaluating whilst undertaking an activity,
- To show a variety of skills and abilities either alone and/or in pairs and/or in a team situation,
- To demonstrate a knowledge and practical understanding of the rules, laws and safety measures which govern each activity,
- To make simple judgements about their own and others' performance, and use information to improve performance.
4 COURSE OUTLINE
The candidates are required to offer for assessment SIX different activities chosen from the table on page 5. Candidates must offer activities from at least three of the categories shown with a maximum of four activities chosen from any one category.
The schemes of work for the Practical Activities should be designed to form a course, which is based on the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study (detailed below) and which are appropriate to the abilities of the target group. They should ensure that there is sufficient opportunity for pupils to meet the assessment criteria detailed for each activity. However, it is recognised that material may be selected from earlier key stages where necessary to enable individual pupils to progress and demonstrate achievement.
Practical component boundary mark Level 1
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Upper
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98 |
Lower
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59 |
Practical component boundary mark Level 2
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Upper
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134 |
Lower
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99 |
Practical component boundary mark Level 3
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Upper
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180 |
Lower
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135 |
G.C.S.E PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SPECIFICATION B)
1 INTRODUCTION
This qualification is a recognised part of the National Qualifications framework. As such it provides progression from Key Stage 3 to post 16 studies. It lays an appropriate foundation for the further study of Physical Education and Sports Studies at GCE Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced level and/or GNVQ Leisure and Recreation.
In addition it provides a worthwhile course for candidates of various ages and from diverse backgrounds in terms of general education and lifelong learning.
2 AIMS
This course specification will encourage candidates to:
A. Develop and apply the candidate’s knowledge, skills and understanding of physical education through selected physical activities;
B. Develop the candidate’s understanding about the role of rules and conventions in selected physical activities;
C. Develop the candidate’s skills of observation and analysis;
D. Support the candidate’s personal and social development by adopting different roles in selected physical activities when working with others;
E. Promote the candidate’s understanding of the health benefits and risks associated with taking part in physical activity;
F. Develop the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the different factors that affect participation and performance.
3 ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Perform Effectively
Perform effectively under applied conditions in their selected physical activities:
- Using tactics or compositional techniques;
- Observing the rules and conventions of their activities.
Analyse Performance
Analyse performance:
- To determine its strengths and weaknesses;
- To improve its quality and effectiveness.
Show Knowledge and Understanding
Show knowledge and understanding of:
- The relationships between health, fitness and physical activity;
- Risk assessment in physical activity;
- The factors affecting participation and performance.
Quality of Written Communication
Where candidates are required to produce extended written material in English, they will be assessed on the quality of written communication. Candidates will be required to:
- Present relevant information in a form that suits its purposes;
- Ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate, so that meaning is clear.
Quality of written communication will be assessed in the terminal examination and the Analytical Investigation.
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