Is PE a good subject to take GCSE?

Is PE a good subject to take GCSE?

A good GCSE PE grade shows that you possess a mixture of practical and academic skills. GCSE PE leads specifically to further study of Physical Education at AS and A2 and beyond to degrees in areas such as Physical Education; Sports Sciences; Sport and Exercise Sciences; Sports Psychology and many, many more!

Is GCSE PE difficult?

SOME GCSEs are easier than others, despite official claims that each subject is equally difficult, a study has concluded. Drama was the easiest GCSE to do well in, followed by PE/sport, media studies, English, sociology, English literature, business studies and religious studies.

Why should I do PE GCSE?

Studying GCSE (9–1) 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.

Do you have to be good at sport for GCSE PE?

If you have a child who is good at sport and loves it, GCSE PE is a fantastic thing to study. But they really do need to be good at a number of sports. GCSE practical lessons are, of course, in addition to the usual PE and games lessons that everyone does in years 10 and 11 (‘muggle PE’ as I like to call it).

Is GCSE PE better than BTEC?

No, they are equivalent qualifications (BTEC Sport = 1 GCSE). One is not easier than the other; they are just assessed in different ways. GCSE PE has a higher percentage of exams, whereas BTEC has more coursework.

What are the easiest GCSE subjects?

• GCSE Business Studies. Up first on this list is GCSE Business Studies as the 10th easiest GCSE you can do.
• GCSE Catering. After GCSE Business Studies, we have GCSE Catering.
• GCSE Design and Technology.
• GCSE Geography.
• GCSE Music.
• GCSE Physical Education.
• GCSE Religious Studies.
• GCSE Film Studies.

Do you have to do sport outside of school for GCSE PE?

Both courses have an element of practical sport. For GCSE PE students are expected to be playing and competing in sport outside of school and will be assessed in their 30\% either by video footage filmed in their own time or on a live moderation day competing in front of an examiner and moderator.

What do GCSE PE do?

Specification at a glance

• Applied anatomy and physiology.
• Movement analysis.
• Physical training.
• Use of data.
• Sports psychology.
• Socio-cultural influences.
• Health, fitness and wellbeing.

Do you need a PE GCSE to do PE A-level?

A-level Physical Education is the study of exercise and sport in terms of human anatomy, health and achievement. Having a good GCSE in PE is recommended, but not essential, for students taking A-level PE.

What GCSEs are the easiest?

I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 easiest GCSEs you can do, so you don’t have to….

• GCSE Business Studies.
• GCSE Catering.
• GCSE Design and Technology.
• GCSE Geography.
• GCSE Music.
• GCSE Physical Education.
• GCSE Religious Studies.
• GCSE Film Studies.

How hard is the PE GCSE?

The PE GCSE is 60\% practical achievement and 40\% theory (final exam). The scientific side of the theory is pretty hard core!

What’s the difference between PE and drama GCSEs?

PE practical days are almost military in their operation and students are moderated by an external assessor. Often groups of schools group together to allow for a broad range of sports to be taken as their ‘exam’ sport. PE GCSE is recognised as a serious discipline, much more so, I would say, than Drama. Ah senua, you were on that thread .

Is the theory PE easy to learn?

The theory pe is easy to learn, then you just have to remember it. You don’t have to be particularly sporty to take it as you can find a sport that you like during practical lessons and build that up. Rep:? You get these gems as you gain rep from other members for making good contributions and giving helpful advice.

Does PE count as a positive grade?

The way I see it is that a good grade counts as a positive – people tend to tot up As and A*s (or whatever) and a PE grade will enhance that tally, but if you get a low grade people will tend to ignore it since it’s ‘only’ PE, so it has the potential to enhance a set of grades, but not so much to marr it.