GCSE PRACTICAL SYLLABUS

GAMES ACTIVITY - ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Able to demonstrate all types of pass with accuracy and good timing and correct pace. Can pass accurately while on the move, with both inside and outside of the foot. Shows high level of balance and ball control when dribbling past an opponent. Able to 'wrong foot'opponent using feint to go in one direction and move off in other. Able to control ball with boh feet, demonstrating ability to push ball in front of body while moving forward, to create space while controllong the ball. Controls ball effectively with all parts of the body. Creates space as ball is controlled. exerts significant control over game. Shows outstanding level of skill, tactical awareness and anticipation, making very few unforced errors, even under competitive pressure.

GAMES ACTIVITY - HOCKEY

Performs push, slap hit, hit and flick with accuracy, direction and power. Brings ball under control quickly and efficiently to strongest side when receiving. Stick ‘gives’ to cushion the ball. The candidate makes effective use of push and Indian dribbling techniques and is able get past a defender with either a dodge or a well timed pass. A strong, low balanced position is adopted when tackling and he/she is able to ‘time’ the tackle thus achieving a good success rate at winning the ball. Plays effectively in the game exerting an influence in either attack or defence. Good level of individual skill performed with accuracy and speed under the pressures of the game. Evidence of support play and movement off the ball. To be able to create action plans to improve performance and devise ways of monitoring this improvement. To plan and evaluate their own and others exercise and activity program specific to their activity.

Demonstrates competent push and slap hit but both lack power. Able to receive and use basic

footwork to bring ball under control whilst stationary or on the move. When moving with the ball maintains good control but ball kept too close to body with no peripheral vision. Mainly uses open side of stick – little evidence of ability to turn the stick over. Overall movement slow and awkward. Achieves some success when tackling but there is little evidence of timing the tackle or of adopting the correct body position. Often stick tackles. Starts to become more effective in the game. May attempt some skills but these may be affected by the pressures of the game. Attempts to pass the ball but lacks awareness of other players’ positioning. Often caught in possession of the ball. Little awareness of basic positioning. To be able to highlight strength and weaknesses of your own and others performance. Describe how fitness and health principles can effect performance.

Demonstrates push and slap hit but both lack power and accuracy. Able to receive and control easy passes. Little effort to move feet to receive in correct position. When moving with the ball body position is upright and there is little evidence of stick and ball control. Able to show action of block tackle but rarely wins ball. Little or no footwork evident. Participates in game with limited effectiveness. Has difficulty performing basic skills in game situation when under pressure. Rarely moves with the ball. Passing lacks accuracy and direction. Avoids tackling.

GAMES ACTIVITY - NETBALL

Demonstrates a variety of passes, showing accuracy and power. Shows correct footwork when landing. Gives clear signal indicating where ball required. Evidence of feet leaving ground to gain height. Able to get free from opponent, using a variety of methods.

Effective marking to delay receipt of pass by opponent. Evidence of marking ball for next pass. Able to demonstrate 3rd stage defending.

Good standard of passing. accurate but lacking power.

Catches effectively using both hands. Basically static when receiving. Gives tentative signal to pass. Demonstrates correct footwork whilst catching, including pivoting.

Able to get free from opponent of similar standard but may lack speed.

Success at marking initially but may lose a good opponent. Some evidence of marking next pass.

Able to pass with two hands. Passes are high and slow.

Some success in catching easy pass but lacks consistency.

Able to demonstrate footwork rule correctly.

Has some difficulty in getting free from opponent. Lacks dynamic movement.

Opponent often gets free. Makes little effort to mark the ball.

Starts to become more effective in game situation. May exhibit some individual skills although they may be affected by pressures of game. To be able to highlight strength and weaknesses of your own and others performance. Describe how fitness and health principles can effect performance.

Chest bounce passes lack power and accuracy. Awkward when attempting to catch. Often drops ball. No signal given. Little evidence of correct footwork. Inability to escape from opponent. Movement slow and often clumsy. Opponent easily gets free. Unable to influence the game. Very limited contribution with skills not in evidence during play. Unable to comprehend changes in tactics or concepts of team work. Shows large degree of uncertainty. To be able to recognises differences between good and poor performances. Can describe how their bodies feel during different activities.

GAMES ACTIVITY - RUGBY LEAGUE

Passes accurately using both hands over increasing distances. Is able to pass accurately at

full pace. Takes ball across body transferring weight effectively. Will time 2 v 1 pass at

pace. Will spin pass static ball off the ground. Tackles from front, rear and side with either

shoulder, at pace. Is able to secure the ball for possession in the act of being tackled. All

tackles cleanly executed and player moves to next situation. Performs accurately and

maintains body balance on range of kicks; punt, drop and place. Controls an ‘up and under’.

Will accurately show a screw kick. Has good handling and running skills to adapt to forward

and to back play. Is influential in the six tackles and/or controls from dummy half or outside

half. Exerts significant control over game. Shows outstanding level of skill, anticipation and

tactical awareness, making very few unforced errors. Can play in several specialist positions.

Passes accurately at pace off dominant hand and is confident off both hands. Controls

timing of passes in set piece moves. Demonstrates ability to side step. Tackles to a

consistently high standard from front, side and rear. Tackles cleanly with dominant shoulder.

Produces all types of kick to place opponents under pressure. Kicks for touch with control

and gains ground. Good appreciation of the use of the ball. Maintains possession. Supports

other runners and times passes well. Able to link set moves using loop and scissor plays.

Able to exert an influence over game in both attack and defence, making few unforced

errors and assists team mates. Displays high level of skill and tactical awareness even under

pressure. Has knowledge of several positions and specialises in at least one, demonstrating a

Passes on the run off both hands with control at a reduced pace. Passes at speed off

dominant hand. Will pass the ball along a back line at pace. Demonstrates swerve and

change of pace. Executes all tackles cleanly in a controlled situation using dominant

shoulder. Tackles effectively in a controlled drill. Produces a variety of kicks with dominant

foot in a controlled situation. Can drop kick and place kick with limited effectiveness. Will

perform from dummy half. Uses ball effectively as a forward or a back. Shows some ability

to influence game specialising in either attack or defence. Good command of skills and

tactics in evidence, even under pressure. Shows some anticipation of opposition and makes

Can pass with some accuracy with stronger hand when running at three quarter pace in

passive and pressure situations. Often fails to select the correct type of pass. Will attempt all

tackles in a controlled situation. Will not secure possession when tackled. Efficient tackle

from front but side tackle lacks commitment and technique. Has a sound positional sense. Is

able to play in the forwards or backs. Maintains attacking and defending positions

throughout the six tackles. Starts to become more effective in game. Exhibits some

individual skills but these are affected by pressures of game. Can set up positional play.

Able to gain ground with ball but tends to release pass when challenged by an opponent. To be able to highlight strength and weaknesses of your own and others performance.

Will tackle from the front in a controlled practice. Will lose possession easily when tackled.

Tackling with passive opposition, lacks commitment. Liable to punt the ball but with little

control and no accuracy. Demonstrates little understanding of positional play. Does not

involve him/herself in supporting the attack. Participates in game situation with limited

effectiveness. Has difficulty in performing basic skills in game situation. Shows

understanding of basic role of a forward in scrums. To be able to recognises differences between good and poor performances. Can describe how their bodies feel during different activities.

GAMES ACTIVITY - ROUNDERS

Batting – Approaches the box with great confidence and adopts a very positive stance. Makes regular contact with the ball, i.e. 80% of the time. Is able to place the ball according to the field set and type of delivery using both forehand and backhand. Displays tactical appreciation to get someone home.

Bowling – Clearly demonstrates excellent technique in all variations of height, spin with very few no balls being bowled. Is able to use the box to vary the angle of attack and places the field to bowl so that he/she can exploit the batsperson’s weaknesses.

Fielding – Can play in any fielding position with great authority and exerts pressure on the batsperson at all times. Exerts significant influence over the game and demonstrates an outstanding level of skill in all areas of batting, bowling and fielding. Shows a wealth of tactical awareness and anticipation in all areas. Performs all skills with great confidence and consistency.

Batting - Demonstrates a good ready position and good technique when hitting the ball. Makes regular contact between 70% and 80% of the time with good contact. Shows clear evidence of placing the ball in the field to avoid fielder in differing positions.

Bowling – Rhythmic stepping action. Able to demonstrate an extremely consistent level of bowling with only

the occasional no ball. Shows full variation of height and speed and demonstrates spin to try and outwit his/her opponent.

Batting – Adopts correct stance with good grip. Makes contact between 50% and 70% of the time and displays evidence of placing the ball according to the field placing.

Bowling – Stepping action becoming fluent. The delivery is consistent with very few no balls being bowled. Is able to demonstrate a change of height and speed in delivery, to try and outwit the batsperson. No evidence of using spin technique.

Batting – Clearly demonstrates where and how to stand when receiving the ball. A good grip is evident. Only makes contact with less than 50% of the balls. When contact is made there is little control of direction.

Bowling – Evidence of the correct stepping action and the delivery of the ball is more consistent with few no balls being bowled. No evidence of any variation in the delivery.

Batting - Demonstrates an idea of where to stand when receiving the ball, however rarely makes contact

Bowling – Demonstrates static bowling action. The bowling is very inconsistent with a high percentage of no balls being bowled.

Fielding - Demonstrates basic catching and throwing action over short distances but the technique is poor with little consistency. No evidence of returning the ball from deep field with any accuracy. Unable to demonstrate overarm throwing action correctly.

GAMES ACTIVITY - TRAMPOLINING

Candidate should be able to perform all the combinations, two of the advanced twists and two of the basic somersaulting moves, one of which should be either a front or back somersault (tucked). Shows very good style and control in the simple moves and combined moves in isolation. Works at very good height. Somersault moves are technically correct i.e. ‘GOOD FORM’ in terms of a) good lift on take off b) good phasing of moves c) drive after lift d) good lines and tension e) minimal travel

Candidate should be able to perform a 10 bounce routine. An example is shown below:

1. Full-twist 2. Pike jump 3. Seat drop 4. Half-twist to seat drop 5. To feet 6. Straddle jump 7. Back drop

8. To feet 9. Tuck jump 10. Front somersault (tucked)

Candidate should show an out bounce and controlled stop.

Candidate may wish to show a more difficult routine.

Candidate should be able to perform all the combinations, two of the basic twists, one of the advanced twists, and two of the basic somersaulting moves. The more difficult combinations e.g. the roller, may show insufficient lift or the body may turn into a pike position. The twist may be initiated too early or the landing may not be in the correct line down the bed. The somersaulting moves may be too open, resulting in under rotation. Rotation may start too early or the move may be too low.

Candidate should be able to perform a 10 bounce routine. An example is shown below:

1. Half-twist to front drop 2. To feet 3. Half-twist 4. Tuck jump 5. Seat drop 6. Half-twist to seat drop

7. Half-twist to feet 8. Pike jump 9. Straddle jump 10. Full jump.

Candidate should be able to perform all the basic jumps, all basic landing positions, four combinations and one of the basic twists. The simple moves, either as isolated actions or in the routine should be good in terms of both style and technique.

Candidate should be able to perform a 10 bounce routine. An example is shown below:

1. Half-twist 2. Tuck jump 3. Seat drop 4. Half- twist to seat drop. 5. To feet 6. Pike jump 7. Back drop

8. To feet 9. Straddle jump 10. Full-twist

Candidate should be able to perform two of the basic landing positions and two of the combinations. At this level the simple shaped moves be done with some style; the straight bounces show some sign of the arrow shape. The seat drop should be controlled and show tension, though in the front drop, travel may be apparent, and elbows/arms may take too much of the weight. There may be some over or under rotation. In the back drop, travel may be again

be apparent, with landing either too high or too low. Again the movement may lack tension and style. There may be poor co-ordination of leg and arm beat and no displacement of the hips. The combination moves may lack height, style and control and may need to be attempted more than once.

Candidate should be able to perform an 8 bounce routine. Three examples are shown below:

1. Seat drop 2. To feet 3. Tuck jump 4. Pike jump 5. Straddle jump 6. Half-twist 7. Front drop

8. To feet

1. Full-twist 2. Straddle jump 3. Seat drop 4. Half-twist to seat drop 5. To feet 6. Tuck jump

7. Front drop 8. To feet

A further development could be: 1. Full-twist 2. Straddle jump 3. Seat drop 4.Half-twist to seat drop 5.Half-twist to feet 6. Pike jump 7. Back jump 8. Half-twist to feet

To be able to highlight strength and weaknesses of your own and others performance.

Candidate should be able to perform all the basic jumps and one of the basic landing positions and one of the combinations. A candidate gaining a mark of 2 may be able to show one of the combinations. He/she will also show more control, especially in the shaped jumps and tuck should show a tighter shape with the body/thigh angle more than 90 degrees. In both the pike and the straddle, the body will fold immediately on take-off and there will be insufficient leg lift. The half and full twist may lack body tension, legs may open and arm action poorly co-ordinated.

In the seat drop, the landing position may show rounded upper body, with hands not set behind the hips in the landing and toes not pointing. There will be no apparent push from the hands on to the bed to assist the recovery. The move will again lack tension.

Candidate should be able to perform a 6 bounce routine. Two examples are shown below:

1. Seat drop 2. To feet 3. Tuck jump 4. Pike jump 5. Straddle jump 6. Half twist

• Seat drop 2. To front drop 3. To feet 4. Half-twist 5. Tuck jump 6. Pike jump

GAMES ACTIVITY - DANCE

Appropriate and effective use of theme is evident. The candidate skilfully varies

the tempo, dynamics and accents of movement showing a deep understanding of

ways of developing movement potential and individual style. The motif is

complex, thus making the dance a sensitive and skilful performance,

demonstrating unity and coherence. A close link is evident between the

candidate’s own physical ability and the art of successful expression. The

candidate demonstrates clarity of expression by skilful mastery, fluency and

control of the instrument through varied use of tempo, dynamics and accents of

movement. The candidate is highly confident and well focused. To be able to highlight all the different aspects that make a performance and make judgements independently for further development. To apply appropriate knowledge and understanding of health and fitness specific to their activity.

Effective use of the chosen theme shows clear variation in tempo and accent. The

candidate demonstrates a clear understanding of expression through well

structured movements. Rhythmic patterns show fluency, continuity and logical

progression. The motif shows a clear development of choreographic devices and is

performed with style and elegance, showing confidence and spatial awareness.

The candidate demonstrates a clarity of expression through a mastery, fluency and

control of the instrument with rhythmic awareness. The candidate projects with

Effective use of the chosen theme, the candidate explores the scope for variations

in tempo and accent. He/she demonstrates a clarity of expression through intended

body action, showing some fluency of movement and rhythmic awareness. The

motif shows a clear development, enabling the dance to be performed with some

style and elegance, with some movement in both personal and general space. The

candidate demonstrates clarity of expression through a wide variety of intended

body actions, showing some fluency of movement and rhythmic awareness. The

candidate projects him/herself with confidence but focus lacks continuity. To be able to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of your own and others performance in order to make changes to improve the performance. Explain how to prepare for and recover from activities and how fitness can affect performance.

The theme is conveyed by a clear and relevant movement content. The candidate

demonstrates a wide variety of actions using the body in a fluid manner and

displays an understanding of linking body actions and movement phrases

throughout the dance. The motif is developed through the dance, showing various

choreographic methods in structured form. Contrast, repetition and accent is

evident. The candidate demonstrates control of bodily movements and a variety of

basic effort actions, some of which are linked, using the body as an expressive

instrument. The candidate projects him/herself with some confidence but focus

tends to be inward. To be able to highlight strength and weaknesses of your own and others performance. Describe how fitness and health principles can effect performance.

Theme is explored through some relevant movement content. The candidate

demonstrates a limited mastery of basic effort actions and is able to use some

gestures and movements which are expressive of the chosen theme. The dance

shows evidence of motif development through the use of speed and directional

changes. The candidate demonstrates limited control of bodily movements and

limited mastery of basic effort actions. The candidate lacks confidence and

concentration in performance. To be able to recognises differences between good and poor performances. Can describe how their bodies feel during different activities.