National 5
Course Description:
National 5 Physical Education covers 2 main components, both of which are worth 50% of your final grade. These are;
- Component 1: Portfolio (60 marks)
- Component 2: Practical Performance (60 marks)
The purpose of this course is to enable candidates to demonstrate and develop movement and performance skills in physical activities. By engaging in practical activities, candidates can demonstrate initiative, decision-making and problem-solving.
Course Aims:
The course aims to enable candidates to:
- Develop the ability to safely perform a comprehensive range of movement and performance skills
- Understand factors that impact on personal performance in physical activities
- Build capacity to perform effectively
- Develop approaches to enhance personal performance
- Monitor, record and evaluate performance development
The course is delivered through a range of different practical activities, in particular Badminton, Basketball and Swimming. Pupils also have the choice to have their practical performance assessed through many different sporting activities, allowing for further personalisation and choice in order to achieve the best possible grades.
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