Edexcel GCSE PE KS4 Curriculum Maps 2022 - Curriculum Intent - Term by Term Breakdown

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Edexcel GCSE PE at KS4 curriculum maps outline curriculum intent and term-by-term knowledge, practical skills and key abilities students develop across Year 10 and Year 11. Autumn, spring and summer term content covers skeletal and muscular systems, cardiovascular and respiratory effects, fitness testing, training principles and methods, injury and performance-related topics. Key skills emphasize data recording, performance analysis using tables, exam terminology, extended writing, revision, evaluation and teamwork. It also lists masterclasses, extracurricular opportunities and independent learning resources, plus recommended reading such as sports psychology texts.

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Curriculum Intent?

Term by Term Breakdown

Key Independent Learning Resources - Great Reads

Course Outlines: Year 10 and Year 11

| Edexcel GCSE PE KS4 Curriculum | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CURRICULUM INTENT? What does GCSE PE help young people achieve at KS4? Why have you made these curriculum choices? | | | | | “Physical Education equips students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to develop their own performance in sport. They develop their understanding of socio-cultural influences on participation in sport, the benefits of physical activity to health, fitness and well-being as well as their understanding of sports psychology theories. The course will also help in developing students understanding of how physical activity can aid physical, mental and social well-being.” | | | | | TERM BY TERM BREAKDOWN – Knowledge PE and skills developed: | | | | | | Year 10 Course Outline | Year 11 Course Outline | Opportunities beyond the classroom | | Autumn Term | Knowledge:
Skeletal system
Classification and roles of muscles and bones
Long term effects of training on the musculo-skeletal system
Muscular system
Cardiovascular system & effects
Long term effects of training on the cardio-respiratory system
Key Skills:
Recording data, use of equipment, analysis of performance, use of performance tables, teamwork, exam terminology | Knowledge:
Physical, emotional and social health Lifestyle choices
Impact of lifestyle choices Sedentary lifestyles and consequences Balanced diet and the role of nutrients Dietary manipulation for sport Optimum weight
Sports psychology
Key Skills:
Recalling facts, long answer question technique, exam terminology, revision skills | Practical masterclasses that support students in the development of skills in assessed sports.
Theoretical masterclasses on key curriculum areas.
Extracurricular activities and performance opportunities. | | Spring Term | Knowledge:
Respiratory system & effects Energy systems Components of fitness
Fitness tests-theory and practice Principles of training
Methods of training
Key Skills:
Recording data, analysis of performance, use of performance tables, exam terminology, extended writing, monitoring and analysing, evaluation | Knowledge:
Injuries
Performance enhancing drugs
Factors affecting participation in physical activity Participation rates and trends-use of data Commercialisation and the media
Advantages and disadvantages of commercialisation Sporting behaviours
Deviance in sport
Key Skills:
Recalling facts, long answer question technique, exam terminology, revision skills | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Summer Term | Knowledge:
Goal setting-SMART targets
PARQ’s; warm ups and cool downs An introduction to using a PEP to develop a fitness, health, exercise and performance
Application of principles of training to a PEP Application of methods of training to a PEP
Lever system
Planes and axes-generalised movement patterns
Key Skills:
Recalling facts, long answer question technique, exam terminology, revision skills | Knowledge:
Review paper 1 content
Review paper 2 content
Revision and exam technique
Key Skills:
Recalling facts, long answer question technique, exam terminology, revision skills, use of data, evaluation analysis, use of performance tables | | | Key Independent Learning Resources | | | GREAT READS | | Teach PE
[http://www.teachpe.com](http://www.teachpe.com)
BBC Bitesize
[https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/znyb4wx](https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/znyb4wx) | | | The Champions Mind – How Great Athletes Think, Train and Thrive by Jim Afremow | | Brain Mac [https://www.brianmac.co.uk](https://www.brianmac.co.uk)[ ](https://www.brianmac.co.uk)[Edexcel GCSE PE](Edexcel GCSE PE) (9-1)
[https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2016.html](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2016.html) | Ahead of the Game: How to Use Your Mind to W

FAQs

What does GCSE PE aim to achieve for students at KS4?

The curriculum focuses on building knowledge, understanding and skills to improve performance in sport, including socio-cultural factors, health and well-being benefits, and sports psychology theories.

What knowledge and skills are developed across the Year 10 terms?

Autumn covers skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems plus core key skills like recording data and analyzing performance; spring focuses on respiratory systems, energy systems, fitness testing and training methods; summer includes SMART goal setting, PARQs, warm-ups/cool-downs and applying training principles through a PEP.

What key topics are included in the Year 11 terms?

Autumn includes physical, emotional and social health, lifestyle choices, sports psychology and related key skills. Spring covers injuries, performance-enhancing drugs, factors affecting participation and sports behaviours/deviance. Summer emphasizes review content, revision and exam technique, plus evaluation and analysis using data.

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