Physical Education IGCSE 0413
Entry Requirements: Open to all students.
Course Outline:
Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education encourages learners to develop:
• knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of relevant physical activities
• an ability to plan, perform and evaluate physical activities
• an understanding of effective and safe performance
• an understanding of the role of sport and physical activity in society and in the wider world
• an excellent foundation for advanced study
• an enjoyment of physical activity.
The course is to enable students to:
• develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning physical performance in a modern world
• use and apply this knowledge and understanding to improve their performance
• perform in a range of physical activities, developing skills and techniques, and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas
• understand and appreciate safe practice in physical activity and sport
• understand and appreciate the benefit of physical activity and sport for health, fitness and well-being
• gain a sound basis for further study in the field of Physical Education.
This course provides candidates with an opportunity to study both the practical and theoretical aspects of Physical Education. It is also designed to foster enjoyment in physical activity. The knowledge gained should enable candidates to develop an understanding of effective and safe physical performance.
Candidates will study all of the following topics:
1 Anatomy and physiology
2 Health, fitness and training
3 Skill acquisition and psychology
4 Social, cultural and ethical influences
Candidates will also undertake four different physical activities chosen from at least two of seven categories. Physical activities make a significant contribution to course aims and objectives, serving as a source of material to facilitate learning.
Assessment:
All candidates take two components - an examination and course work
This course leads to: Level 2 NCEA Physical Education or Outdoor Education
Costs: TBC
Contact: Mr Steve Simpson
