Upper School Health and Fitness (NCFE – GCSE equivalent)
Subject Staff
- Mr Jake Dixon
- Miss Laura Jefferies
This qualification is designed for learners who want an introduction to health and fitness that includes a vocational and coursework based element. The qualification will suit learners who wish to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector or progress onto further study. Students will learn how health and fitness involves understanding the functions of the body systems, understanding the principles of training, knowing how the body reacts in the short- and long-term to fitness activities and how to create and apply lifestyle analysis tools to create a fitness programme for a person with specific goals.
Course Content
Component | Assessment Type | Time | % of Qualification |
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Unit 1 Introduction to body systems and principles of training health and fitness | Written examination | 1 hour 30 minutes | 40% |
Unit 2 Preparing and planning for health and fitness | Synoptic project | Controlled assessment | 60% |
Health and Fitness Resources
NCFE Year 10 Health and Fitness PLC LO 1-2-4 [PDF]
NCFE Year 10 Health and Fitness PLC LO 3 [PDF]
Year 10 Unit 1 Health and Fitness Exam Feedback Log [PDF]
Assessment in Health and Fitness
NCFE Health & Fitness Assessment Structure | |||||
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Year | Assessment Date | Focus/Topic Title | Assessment Objectives | Type of Assessment | Grade Range |
Year 10 | Term 1 | Introduction to body systems and principles of training in Health and Fitness: Body Systems Understand Health and Fitness and the components of Fitness: Health and Fitness | Unit 1 | Exam preparation | Pass to Distinction* |
Term 2 | Introduction to Body Systems and principles of training in Health and Fitness: Body Systems Understand Health and Fitness and the components of Fitness: Health and Fitness | Unit 1 | Exam preparation | ||
Term 3 | Introduction to Body Systems and principles of training in Health and Fitness: Body Systems Principles of Training Focused Revision | Unit 1 | Exam preparation | ||
Term 4 | Unit 1: Exam Focused revision Unit 2: LO1 Understand the impact of lifestyle on Health and Fitness Unit 2: LO2 Understand how to test and develop components of Fitness | Unit 1 and Unit 2 | Exam preparation Assignment coursework |
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Term 5 | Unit 2: LO1 Understand the impact of lifestyle on Health and Fitness Unit 2: LO2 Understand how to test and develop components of Fitness | Unit 2 | Assignment coursework | ||
Term 6 | Unit 2: LO1 Understand the impact of lifestyle on health and fitness Unit 2: LO2 Understand how to test and develop components of fitness Focus on sample based scenarios - practice and support for controlled assessment Focused time on Unit 1 resit (where appropriate) | Unit 2 | Assignment coursework | ||
Year 11 | Term 1 | Lessons and revision in preparation for the resit examination (where applicable) Understand how to apply health and fitness analyses and set goals | Unit 1 Examination module resit (if applicable) Unit 2 | Assignment coursework | |
Term 2 | Lessons and revision in preparation for the resit examination (where applicable) Understand the structure of a health and fitness programme and how to prepare safely | Unit 2 | Assignment coursework | ||
Term 3 | Controlled assessment (Live) | ||||
Term 4 | Controlled assessment (Live) | ||||
Term 5 | Resit/re-submission of live assignment |
Marking of Student Work and Feedback
Student work is assessed formally by the class teacher in line the school policy once per term (based on a standard 6 week term) or how it falls in line with the assignment deadlines. Teachers will specifically indicate what work will and will not be marked in order to give our students a clear idea of what is expected from them and so they can always present their best work. Students are encouraged to self- and peer-assess their work through the use of our Green and Purple pens.
Assessment feedforward sheets are used as part of the assessment marking process. Staff comments provide guidance on how students can improve their level of understanding. Staff are expected to review all peer assessed and self-assessed work and provide guidance when necessary.
Homework
- Homework is set in line with the School Homework Policy.
The intended length of homework should normally be 1 hour per week - Students will record homework in their planners and teachers will share via SIMS Learning Gateway the details of what has been set and when it is due to be handed in
Supporting Your Daughter in Health and Fitness
There are a number of ways you can support your daughter with her Health and Fitness course
- Ensure your daughter completes any reading homework within the deadline so they do not fall behind and can access the topics/themes studied in class time
- Encourage her to do well – good GCSE grades in a wide variety of subjects will help her achieve her ambitions
Revision and Support Materials
Unit 1 and 2: NCFE Level ½ Technical Award Health and Fitness. Ross Howitt and Mike Murray. Hodder Education. ISBN: 9781510446403
Unit 1 and 2: NCFE Level ½ Technical Award Health and Fitness. Mark Powell and Amanda Starr. My revision notes. Hodder Education. ISBN: 9781510460119
Useful websites
Unit 1 and 2:
https://www.teachpe.com/
https://www.gcsepod.com/
Exam board specific:
All students have a log on to the iAchieve Health & Fitness support platform where they can find exam and coursework support materials. (requires login and password – provided by subject teacher)