PE-PLC-2023-24 - Edexcel GCSE PE - Assessment Components Overview

Sep 5, 2026

Edexcel GCSE PE assessment guidance and learning outline across four components: Fitness and Body Systems, Health and Performance, Practical Performance, and the Personal Exercise Programme (PEP). The document details written exam structure, topic coverage such as applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training, and the embedded use of data. It also explains NEA practical expectations, including selected activities and performance skills, plus PEP planning, monitoring, and evaluation requirements.

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Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems

Topic coverage and exam structure

Component 2: Health and Performance

Topic coverage

Component 3: Practical Performance

NEA requirements and assessment criteria

Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme (PEP)

Aim, planning, monitoring and evaluation

Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology

Edexcel GCSE PE | Component | Assessment | Content overview | | --- | --- | --- | | Component 1:
Fitness and Body Systems | Written examination:1 hour
and 30 minutes
36%of the qualification
80 marks | · Topic 1:Applied Anatomy
and Physiology
·Topic 2:Movement Analysis
·Topic 3:Physical Training
·Topic 4:Use of Data | | Component 2:
Health and Performance | Written examination:1 hour
and 15 minutes
24%of the qualification
60 marks | ·Topic 1:Health,Fitness and
Well-being
·Topic 2:Sport Psychology
·Topic 3:Socio-cultural
Infiuences
·Topic 4:Use of Data | | Component 3:
Practical Performance | NEA:internally marked and
externally moderated
30%of the qualification
105 marks(35 marks per
activity) | · Three physical activities from
a set list,containing at least
one team and one individual
activity
·Skills during individual and
team activities
·General performance skills | | Component 4:
Personal Exercise
Programme(PEP) | NEA:internally marked and
externally moderated
10%of the qualification
20 marks | ·Aim and planning analysis
· Carrying out and monitoring
the PEP
·Evaluation of the PEP | Course breakdown | Component 1:Fitness and Body Systems(*Component code:1PEO/01) | | --- | | Written examination:80 marks-1 hour 30 mins
36%of the qualification
80 marks | | Content overview
·Topic 1:Applied anatomy and physiology
·Topic 2:Movement analysis
·Topic 3:Physical training
·Topic 4:Use of data | | Assessment overview
The assessment consists of multiple-choice,short-answer,long-answer and one extended
writing question.
Section A
Questions are focused on Topic 1:Applied anatomy and physiology and Topic 2:Movement
analysis.
Section B
Questions are focused on Topic 3:Physical Training.
Section C
One extended-response questions related to Topic 3 Physical Training.
Topic 4:Use of data is embedded throughout the paper where appropriate.
Students must answer all questions.
Calculators may be used in the examination.Information on the use of calculators during the
examinations for this qualification can be found in Appendix 7:Calculators. | # Topic 1:Applied anatomy and physiology | Subject content
In this topic students wil
how they impact on heal
following content. | What students need to learn | | --- | --- | | | l develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems and
th,fitness and performance in physical activity and sport through the | | 1.1 The structure
and functions
of the musculo-
skeletal system | 1.1.1 The functions of the skeleton applied to performance in
physical activities and sports:protection of vital organs,
muscle attachment,joints for movement,platelets,red and
white blood cell production,storage of calcium and
phosphorus | | | 1.1.2 Classification of bones:long(leverage),short(weight
bearing),fat(protection,broad surface for muscle
attachment),irregular(protection and muscle attachment)
applied to performance in physical activities and sports | | | 1.1.3 Structure:cranium,clavicle,scapula,five regions of the
vertebral column(cervical,thoracic,lumbar,sacrum,
coccyx),ribs,sternum,humerus,radius,ulna,carpals,
metacarpals,phalanges (in the hand),pelvis,femur,patella,
tibia,fibula,tarsals,metatarsals,phalanges(in the foot),
and their classification and use applied to performance in
physical activities and sports | | | 1.1.4 Classification of joints:pivot(neck -atlas and axis),hinge
(elbow,knee and ankle),ball and socket(hip and shoulder),
condyloid(wrist),and their impact on the range of possible
movements | | Subject content | What students need to learn |

FAQs

How are the four GCSE PE components assessed and weighted?

Component 1 is a written examination worth 36% (80 marks). Component 2 is a written examination worth 24% (60 marks). Component 3 is NEA practical performance worth 30% (105 marks). Component 4 is the PEP worth 10% (20 marks).

What topics are included in Component 1, and how are questions organised?

Component 1 covers Topic 1 Applied anatomy and physiology and Topic 2 Movement analysis, then focuses further on Topic 3 Physical training in later sections. Topic 4 Use of data is embedded throughout where appropriate, and students must answer all questions.

What does the Practical Performance (Component 3) NEA require?

Learners complete three physical activities from a set list, including at least one team and one individual activity. Assessment considers skills during both individual and team activities and general performance skills.

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