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KS4

Key Stage Four Curriculum Overview

year 9 (Top set only)
  NAME OF TOPIC KEY CONTENT OF THE TOPIC ASESSMENT POINTS
HT1 Applied anatomy and physiology Skeletal, muscular and cardio-respiratory systems End of unit test 
HT2 Applied anatomy and physiology Skeletal, muscular and cardio-respiratory systems  End of unit test 
HT3 Applied anatomy and physiology Skeletal, muscular and cardio-respiratory systems  End of unit test 
HT4 Movement analysis  Biomechanics – planes and axes of movement   
HT5 Physical training  Training methods, principles of training, short and long term effects of exercise, fitness testing and drugs in sport Trial Exam
HT6 Physical training  Coursework   
Year 10 (Top set only)
  NAME OF TOPIC KEY CONTENT OF THE TOPIC ASSESSMENT POINTS
HT1 Health, fitness and wellbeing  Health, performance and lifestyle choices - diet, etc. End of unit test
HT2 Sports psychology Classification of skills, SMART targets  End of unit test
HT3 Sports psychology Guidance and feedback  End of unit test
HT4 Socio-cultural influences  Social influences on performance  End of unit test
HT5 Exam technique and final practical assessment  Practical assessment and revision workshops  
HT6 N/A   GCSE Exams
Recommended Revision Guides for GCSE 

Topic descriptor sheets plus revision booklets will be issued to students (ZigZag Education). Past papers plus sports specific and coursework assessment criteria be shared with the pupils during the revision process. Kerboodle resources access for all pupils.  

Revision Guide (Pearson): EDEXCEL GCSE PE (9-1) - ISBN 978-1-292-13512-0 

Revision workbook (Pearson): EDEXCEL GCSE PE (9-1) -  ISBN 978-1-292-13508-5 

Revision Guide (CGP); EDEXCEL GCSE PE (9-1) - ISBN 978-1-78294-533-8 

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