OCR GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (9-1) - J587 http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-physical-education-j587-from-2016/assessment/

Skills and qualities of a GCSE PE student:

To have outstanding theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance

To understand how the physiological and psychological state affects performance in physical activity and sport perform effectively in different physical activities by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/ or compositional ideas

To process the ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance in physical activity and sport To understand the contribution which physical activity and sport make to health, fitness and well-

being To understand key socio-cultural influences which can affect people’s involvement in physical activity and

sport.

What does success look like in GCSE PE?

Grade 8

demonstrate and apply relevant and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of factors affecting performance and involvement in physical activity and sport using accurate specialist terminology

critically analyses and evaluate a wide range of information about performance to draw well-evidenced conclusions

safely and effectively apply a wide range of appropriate techniques, strategies and/or compositional ideas demonstrating a consistently skilled and controlled performance

Level 5

demonstrate mostly accurate and appropriate knowledge and understanding of a range of factors affecting performance and involvement in physical activity and sport using mostly accurate specialist terminology

analyses and evaluate a range of information about performance to draw reasoned conclusions supported by evidence

safely apply a range of appropriate techniques, strategies and/or compositional ideas demonstrating a capable and controlled performance

Examples of exam questions

Written exam papers (60% of total GCSE)

You will sit two exam papers:

1. Physical factors affecting performance (Applied anatomy and physiology / Physical training

60 marks – 1 hour – written paper (30% of total GCSE) – Wednesday 16th May AM

2. Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology (Socio-cultural influences / Sports psychology / Health, fitness and well-being)

60 marks – 1 hour – written paper (30% of total GCSE) – Friday 18th May PM

Both exam papers are split into section A and section B

Section A

Includes 1, 2 and 3 mark questions, which is mainly short answer description questions and 3/4 multiple choice questions.

Section B

Includes a number of 1, 2, 3 & 4 mark short answer description questions but also includes 5 and 6 mark longer answer questions.

There are 4 assessment objectives within the NEW OCR GCSE PE (1-9) specification.

The written examination is linked to AO1, AO2 and AO3.

Learners are able to demonstrate their ability to:

AO1 – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport = KNOWLEDGE

AO2 – Apply knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport = APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

AO3 – Analyse and evaluate the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport = ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Practical activity assessment Analysing and Evaluating Performance (AEP) - non-exam assessment (NEA) (40% of total GCSE)

This booklet concentrates on the written exam elements of the course. Further details and preparation pack on the AEP aspect of the NEA section of the course will be issued in your PE lesson.

Examples of exam questions

Key command words

Typical 1 mark command words Typical ‘2 or more’ mark command words Plot How many… Identify Tick the most relevant What level State Name Which of the following Give (an example/advantage) Select When Classify Complete (the statements/gaps) Briefly describe/ define/outline

Describe Compare Explain

Multiple choice questions (1 mark)

Read each question carefully and then read each statement A to D carefully. If you are sure about the answer place a cross in the correct box.

If you are unsure, firstly, try crossing out statements that you think are obviously wrong. You should have narrowed down the number of correct statements allowing you to make an informed decision from the statements that are left.

If you have no idea about the answer NEVER leave a multiple choice question unanswered. You have a 1 in 4 chance of getting it right if you have to have a guess!

1, 2, 3 & 4 mark questions

Before you start to write an answer, read the question very carefully, check how many marks are available for that question, check the command word and highlight these words with a highlighter pen to reinforce this information.

Try to write one more point than the number of marks available for the question. i.e. For a 2 mark question try to write a simple statement and a developed statement. For a 4 mark question try to write 5 individual statements that are a combination of simple and developed statements.

Simple Statement – Agility is the ability to change direction quickly. Developed Statement – Agility is used by footballers when they are dribbling the ball at speed

through a crowded of penalty box. NEVER abbreviate words eg. quads write quadriceps, carbs write carbohydrates.

5 & 6 mark questions

You should give yourself about 10 minutes to plan and write each essay. Spend 2 minutes mind mapping the key words / points you want to write in your essay and write

them directly under the question on your exam paper under the heading PLAN. Some extend questions may have more than one part to them. Make sure that you answer all parts

of the question 5 or 6 simple statements WILL NOT give you 6 marks. Simple statements will get no more than 2

marks.

To score high marks in the extended questions you must;

1. Plan your essay so that it covers all aspects of the question 2. Start your essay with an introduction3. Make between 5 to 6 simple statements that are all developed to demonstrate a high level of

understanding. 4. Always give practical examples to demonstrate your understanding.5. Finish your essay with a conclusion

You must check the command word the question uses as they will tend to use:

DESCRIBE AND EXPLAIN – Give a clear, straightforward description that includes all the main points and links these together logically then set out in detail the meaning of something, with reasons. It is often helpful to give an example of what you mean.

DISCUSS – Provide a thoughtful and logical argument to support the case you are making. Bring forward both the positive and negative points of a statement or word.

ACCESS THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF ... – Give careful consideration to all the factors or events that apply and identify which are the most important and relevant with reasons for your views. You will be expected to place factors in a particular order.

EVALUATE - Review the information to decide the degree to which something is important or valuable. Then assess the possible alternatives taking into account strengths and weaknesses.

Key terminology for full marks on a 6 mark question:

Detailed knowledge & understanding Clear and consistent practical application of knowledge & understanding Effective analysis/evaluation and/or discussion/explanation/development Relevant information drawn upon from other areas of the specification Accurate use of technical and specialist vocabulary There is a well-developed line of reasoning which is clear and logically structured. The information

presented is relevant and substantiated.

Useful websites

OCR GCSE PE Specification

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-physical-education-j587-from-2016/specification-at-a-glance/

Assessment materials and candidate samples

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-physical-education-j587-from-2016/assessment/

BBC Bitesize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/examspecs/ztrcg82