AQA GCSE PE Specification
Theory:
The theory elements will cover the following topics Anatomy and Physiology, Cardio-Respiratory system, Anaerobic and Aerobic exercise, Movement Analysis, Training, Sports Psychology, Socio-Cultural Influences, Commercialisation of Physical Activity and Sport, Ethical Issues, Health and Fitness and Use of Data.
Practical:
The expectation is that students participate in a minimum of one sport outside of school. Students will be practically assessed in three different activities (one being a team activity, one as an individual and a third in either a team or in an individual event
Specification – AQA GCSE PE
Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport
Exam; 1 hour 15 mins 30% of GCSE (78 marks)
Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well being in physical activity and sport
Exam; 1 hour 15 mins 30% of GCSE (78 marks)
Practical assessment: 3 different physical activities as the role of the performer (25 marks each sport). Students are required to be assessed in a combination of team sports and individual sports. 30% of GCSE (75 marks)
Non-Examined Assessment – Analysis and evaluation of performance (25 marks)
10% of GCSE (25 marks)
Latest GCSE PE Results (July 2025)
We are very proud of our 2025 AQA GCSE PE results which show an upward trajectory in our 5-year trend:
AQA
60% examination
40% practical assessment
9-1
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