Content:

This is a 2 year course leading to the Standard Grade National Certificate at Foundation, General and Credit levels. 

The course content consists of a series of 6 units:  Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Basketball and Fitness. 

The pupils receive 3 periods of PE each week one of which will be a theory period in a classroom.

The three elements of the standard grade course are:

*            Practical Performance, which involves participation and development in the

            different activities.

*            Knowledge and Understanding, which is delivered through practical and written

            work.

*            Performance Evaluation, which involves video/class observation and analysis.

While the course is mostly of a practical nature, the theoretical aspect will consist of a combination of class written work and homework. 

Final Assessment:                                                                          

            50%     Practical Performance

            25%     Knowledge and Understanding

            25%     Evaluation of Performance