New To Teaching Pearson GCSE PE

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course is specifically targeted and designed for all teachers who are new to or have limited experience of taking students through the 9-1 Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE specification. Led by a highly experienced and nationally recognised speaker, David Pryce, the day will give delegates guidance, realistic practical advice and proven strategies on how to deliver an enjoyable and successful course.

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Gain a clear overview of the whole course
• Gain top teaching tips and realistic practical advice based on current practice
• Take away tried and tested ideas to maximise student potential
• Gain ideas and materials to teach successfully in all 6 theory areas
• Gain a clear understanding of how to deliver Components 3 (Practical) and 4 (PEP)
• Examine exemplars of good practice to improve student examination success
• Receive prepared resources which will benefit your teaching

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PROGRAMME

Overview of the specification

10.00 – 11.00am

• Key challenges and opportunities – areas to focus your teaching around
• Mapping out and structuring the course to engage all students
• Coping with the breadth of theory: teaching ideas and approaches to make sure that students maintain progress and motivation
• Understanding the assessment objectives to improve your teaching and planning
• An overview of the practical component and PEP – what you need to know when starting
• Making effective links between practical and theory – how this is crucial to your planning and students’ overall success

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Morning Break

11.00 – 11.15am

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Component 1: Fitness and body systems

11.15 – 12.45pm Meeting the challenge of Paper 1 topics:

• Applied Anatomy & Physiology
• Movement Analysis
• Physical Training
• Preparing all students for success on Paper 1 – the key questions which they struggle and methods to overcome this
• Working through examples of the different question types, and how to meet their demands successfully in your teaching
• Embedding an understanding of data so students can analyse information effectively

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Lunch and informal discussion

12.45 – 1.30pm

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Component 2: Health and Performance

1.30 – 2.45pm Planning for successful teaching in Paper 2

• Health, fitness and well-being – delivering the key concepts
• Sport psychology – teaching theory through practical activities
• Teaching approaches for Socio-cultural influences
• How assessment is carried out for Paper 2
• Successful strategies to support students in the extended writing question

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Afternoon Break

2.45 – 2.50pm

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Components 3 and 4: The NEA

2.50 – 3.30pm

• Component 3: developing and demonstrating high level practical performance
• Using exemplar materials to ensure that you are giving students the best opportunity to succeed
• Planning for a successful moderation day
• Component 4: supporting students to produce a high-quality PEP
• Making effective links between practical and theory – how this is crucial to your planning and their overall success

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Final Top Tips

3.30 – 3.45pm

• Plenary & discussion (with afternoon tea)
• Opportunity for questions

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