NATIONAL 5 Physical education
The National 5 PE course consists of two areas of study:
Performance:
This aims to develop candidates’ ability to perform in physical activities by enabling them to acquire a comprehensive range of movement and performance skills. They learn how to select, use, demonstrate and adapt these skills. Candidates develop control and fluency during movement to enable them to meet the physical demands of performance in a safe and effective way. The course offers opportunities for personalisation and choice in the selection of physical activities.
Factors Impacting Performance:
This aims to develop candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the factors that impact on performance in physical activities. Candidates consider the effects of mental, emotional, social and physical factors on performance, and acquire an understanding of how to plan, monitor, record and evaluate the process of performance development.
The National 5 PE Course is assessed using the following structure:
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Performance:
This aims to develop candidates’ ability to perform in physical activities by enabling them to acquire a comprehensive range of movement and performance skills. They learn how to select, use, demonstrate and adapt these skills. Candidates develop control and fluency during movement to enable them to meet the physical demands of performance in a safe and effective way. The course offers opportunities for personalisation and choice in the selection of physical activities.
Factors Impacting Performance:
This aims to develop candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the factors that impact on performance in physical activities. Candidates consider the effects of mental, emotional, social and physical factors on performance, and acquire an understanding of how to plan, monitor, record and evaluate the process of performance development.
The National 5 PE Course is assessed using the following structure:
- Written Portfolio (60%)
- Two Single Performances (60%) Pupils will complete these in two different activities which are both worth 30 marks.
Click here for further information on National 5 PE.