AQA GCSE PE Student Taster Session

Looking for an engaging way to introduce students to GCSE Physical Education to prospective students?

This fully editable GCSE PE Taster Session has been designed specifically for Year 8 and Year 9 students considering GCSE PE as an option choice. The session provides a realistic insight into both Paper 1 and Paper 2 content whilst showcasing the practical, scientific and psychological aspects of the course.

Students actively explore key GCSE PE topics through a range of interactive challenges, practical activities and discussion tasks designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject. Also includes full overview of the course.

Included Activities:

• Muscle and Bone Challenge (Paper 1)
• HIIT Workout Design and Participation Task (Paper 1)
• Effects of Exercise Investigation (Paper 1)
• Arousal Theory Introduction (Paper 2)
• Technology in Sport Introduction (Paper 2)
• GCSE PE Careers Exploration
• GCSE PE FAQs
• NEA (Practical Performance) Overview
• Wider Reading Recommendations
• Final Reflection Activity

Topics Covered:

Paper 1
• Musculo-skeletal System
• Effects of Exercise
• Immediate, Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Exercise
• Practical Performance Assessment (NEA)

Paper 2
• Arousal Theory
• Motivation
• Technology in Sport

Students will:
• Experience practical learning opportunities
• Apply sport psychology concepts
• Explore how the body responds to exercise
• Investigate technology in modern sport
• Understand GCSE PE assessment requirements
• Explore future careers linked to sport, science, healthcare and media

Resource Includes:
• Editable PowerPoint
• GCSE PE careers slides
• GCSE PE FAQ section
• NEA overview slide
• Wider reading recommendations
• Suitable for options evenings, taster lessons, transition events and open evenings

Perfect for PE departments looking to increase GCSE PE uptake whilst providing students with an accurate and engaging introduction to the course.

Suitable for:
✓ Year 8
✓ Year 9
✓ GCSE Options Events
✓ Open Evenings
✓ Taster Days
✓ Transition Activities

Exam Board: AQA GCSE Physical Education