Introduction to CAPE
Physical Education
UNIT 1
STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS
The Physical Education and Sport Syllabus is made up of
two (2) Units. A Unit comprises three (3) Modules.
UNIT 1:
Fundamentals of Physical Education and Sport
Module 1 - Functional Anatomy and Training
Theory
Module 2 - Sociological Aspects of Sport
Module 3 - Sport Psychology
UNIT 2:
Application of Physical Education and Sport
Module 1 - Biomechanics
Module 2 - Sport Management
Module 3 - Technology and Sport
ASSESSMENT
Eachunit of the syllabus will be assessed
separately and grades will be awarded
independently for each Unit.
The
Assessment will comprise two
components — external and internal.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT (60%)
Paper 01
The paper will consist of 45 multiple-choice items, 15 items on each
Module . Each item will be allocated 1 mark. The paper will contribute
30 per cent (90 weighted marks) to the total score.
This paper will allow for a broader coverage of the syllabus. The
questions will test knowledge and application of factual information,
procedures and processes, comprehension and the understanding of
concepts and issues.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Paper 02
This paper will consist of three compulsory structured essay
questions, one question on each Module. Each question will be worth
25 (30 weighted) marks. This paper will contribute 30 per cent (90
weighted marks) to the total score.
The paper will require greater in-depth knowledge of the syllabus.
The questions on Paper 02 will focus on the assessment of higher-
order skills such as application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
(40%)
Unit 1
Candidates will be required to develop a coaches’
training programme. They will also be required to
demonstrate their skills in a coaching session and
officiating a competition.
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
Each candidate must choose ONE sport from OPTION A for Unit 1 and ONE sport from OPTION B for Unit 2.
option A
(i) Archery
(ii) Badminton
(iii) Cycling
(iv) Dance
(v) Fencing
(vi) Golf
(vii) Gymnastics
(viii) Martial Arts/Combative Sports
(ix) Squash
(x) Swimming
(xi) Table Tennis
(xii) Tennis
(xiii) Track and Field/Athletics
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT (UNIT 2)
OPTION B
(i) Basketball
(ii) Cricket
(iii) Football
(iv) Handball
(v) Hockey
(vi) Lacrosse
(vii) Netball
(viii) Rugby
(ix) Softball/Baseball
(x) Volleyball
(xi) Water Polo
ANY
QUESTIONS
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