OCR · J587
Physical Education GCSE
Physical factors affecting performance, socio-cultural issues and sports psychology, plus practical performance and an evaluation task.
Specification points
8
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How it is assessed
- Component 1 — Physical factors affecting performance, 1h, 60 marks (30%).
- Component 2 — Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology, 1h, 60 marks (30%).
- Components 3–4 — Practical performance in three activities and an evaluation and analysis task (40%).
Exam-style practice papers
PE practice paper: body systems, training and psychology
Exam-style questions on anatomy, movement analysis, training principles and sports psychology.
Not yet attempted.
Sit this paperSpecification content and progress
Component 1
- 1.1Applied anatomy and physiologyNot started
Explain the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their response to exercise.
- 1.2Movement analysisNot started
Analyse lever systems, planes and axes and types of muscle contraction in sporting movements.
- 1.3Physical trainingNot started
Explain components of fitness, fitness testing, principles of training, training methods and injury prevention.
Component 2
- 2.1Socio-cultural influencesNot started
Explain participation rates, commercialisation, the media and ethical issues including drugs in sport.
- 2.2Sports psychologyNot started
Explain skill classification, goal setting, information processing, guidance and feedback, and mental preparation.
- 2.3Health, fitness and wellbeingNot started
Explain physical, emotional and social health, diet, energy use and sedentary lifestyles.
Practical
- Component 3Practical performanceNot started
Perform effectively in three activities, applying skills, tactics and rules under pressure.
- Component 4Evaluation and analysisNot started
Analyse a performance, identify strengths and weaknesses and produce a justified action plan for improvement.