Holmwood House GCSE Options Booklet

Modern Foreign Languages - French / Spanish - AQA

Physical Education - OCR

Introduction We have never known more about the human body and what makes it tick. GCSE PE will give pupils the opportunity to delve deeper into how the human body works and how to gain the maximum physiological, psychological and emotional responses possible through practical assessments combined with theoretical application. Throughout the course they will study anatomy, movement analysis, how to use technology as a means to improve, sport psychology and sport in society. The theory element will be underpinned by an assessment in three different sports. The sport and leisure industry is one of the fastest growing industries and taking GCSE PE allows pupils the opportunity to gain a head start in the workplace. Potential careers include physiotherapy, sports, exercise and nutrition and sport psychology to name a few. In a

society that is becoming ever more health conscious, GCSE PE gives pupils an advantage in the world of sport as a business. Be that through elite performance analysis, running a private health company or sports journalism the

Introduction GCSE French and GCSE Spanish have a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9) with four papers each. Pupils must take all four papers at the same tier. The French and Spanish GCSEs cover three distinct themes. Pupils are expected to understand and provide information and opinions about these themes relating to their own experiences and those of other people, including people in countries/ communities where the target language is spoken. Language learning develops skills which are useful in a wide range of future careers. These skills include the ability to communicate clearly, and being confident about speaking in public and using problem solving strategies. Learning a new language adds an international dimension to a pupils’ range of GCSE subjects, which is something many future employers and higher education providers look for. Examination Pupils study all of the following themes on which the assessments are based. Theme 1: Identity and Culture Theme 2: Local, National, International and global areas of interest Theme 3: Current and future study and employment

potential careers are endless. Who should take this course?

This course is for you if you truly love sport and are interested in furthering your knowledge in the industry. Physical Education will open your eyes to the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform in three different sports through the non- exam assessment component, you will also develop wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of Physical activity and sport. GCSE PE leads onto A level and degree level courses for a career in Sports Science, Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition and other exciting areas.

Paper 1: 25% Listening (F: 35mins H:45min) Written exam

Paper 2: 25% Speaking (F: 7- 9mins H: 10-12min) • role play • photo card • general conversation

Examination

Paper 1: 30% Physical Factors Affecting Performance (1hr) Paper 2: 30% Socio- Cultural Issues & Sports Psychology (1hr) Non Exam Assessment: 40% Practical Performance in Physical Activity and Sport

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Applied anatomy and physiology

Physical training

Paper 3: 25% Reading (F: 45mins H:1hr) Written exam

Paper 4: 25% Writing (F: 1hr H:1hr 15 mins) Written exam

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Sports psychology

Who should take this course? This course is for you if you want to stand out from the crowd. Knowing a foreign language is a valuable, lifelong skill that is ever more attractive to prospective UK and international employers and highly regarded by universities. It demonstrates determination and good communication skills, that you can think logically, creatively and solve problems. It shows you are open to other cultures and tolerant of diversity. Languages serve as a good foundation for humanities subjects as a result of the focus on literacy, but they also develop the thinking skills and pattern recognition that are useful in scientific and maths related subjects.

Socio-cultural influences Health, fitness and wellbeing

• Practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer (one in a team activity, one in an individual activity and a third in either a team or in an individual activity). • Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity

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