Physical Education Department :
S3-S4 Standard Grade : Aesthetics Course
Level
Credit/General/Foundation
Aims
To improve practical performance by participation in a variety of activities.
To improve the knowledge and understanding of physical activity, movement and
fitness.
To help maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
Both courses will include participation in the following activities.
Content
Students will participate in the following activities
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Trampolining
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Fitness Awareness
Assessment
A grade will be given for Practical Performance of these activities.
This will be done by the school staff and moderated by the SQA.
A video exam will be completed in EVALUATION. This exam will be taken at
General and either Credit /Foundation level.
A written paper will make up the KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING part of the
assessment. This exam will again be done at the two relevant levels.
The overall course assessment will be made up as follows.
- Practical performance 50%
- Knowledge and understanding 25%
- Evaluation25%
This course is a practical course. Anyone taking this course should be aware
that taking part in all the activities is compulsory part of the course. If
your record in First and Second year shows that you missed a lot of P.E.
lessons then you may not be recommended for this course.
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Standard Grade : Aesthetics Course