ECZ · GCE Exam Companion
GCE Physical Education
Revision based on the 2017 and 2023 Physical Education Paper 1 references, covering fitness, body systems, safety, practical activities and sports organisation.
The papers
Paper 1
Theory of Physical Education
A 70-mark written paper lasting 2 hours 30 minutes has three sections. Candidates answer all 20 multiple choice items and all ten short-answer questions, then three essays, including the compulsory first essay and two of the other four.
Topics
How often each topic came up across the 2 GCE papers from 2017 to 2023 that we studied. Start with the topics that come up most.
- 1. Fitness and Training FreeIn 2 of 2 papers
- 2. Skeleton and MovementIn 2 of 2 papers
- 3. Circulation and RespirationIn 2 of 2 papers
- 4. Nutrition and Healthy LivingIn 2 of 2 papers
- 5. Safety and First AidIn 2 of 2 papers
- 6. Athletics and Performance AnalysisIn 2 of 2 papers
- 7. Games and Movement SkillsIn 2 of 2 papers
- 8. Participation and Sports OrganisationIn 2 of 2 papers
Bright Minds practice questions in the GCE style, not official ECZ examination questions.