National 4/5 Physical Education

The National 4/5 course offers pupils the chance to gain formal qualifications in Physical Education and also a pathway to continue into a sporting career. The course focuses on developing and improving practical and performance skills in physical activities, while also providing opportunities to develop team building skills and enhance learners' ability to compete, co-operate and collaborate.

The course also allows learners to develop and demonstrate a comprehensive range of movement and performance skills in physical activities. Pupils also develop an increased understanding of the important link between fitness and good health.

Pupils that participate in the course are expected to be motivated, committed and driven to learning new skills as well as developing their performance in a range of activities.

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Assessment

National 4 - This course is comprised of three units of work

• Practical Performance
• Factors Impacting on Performance (FIP)
• Additional Added Value Unit

All of these units are internally assessed on a Pass/Fail basis and candidates who achieve the required standard in all units will be awarded the qualification.

National 5 - This course is comprised of two units of work

• Practical Performance
• Factors Impacting on Performance (FIP)

The performance section is worth 60% of candidates overall grade and  the FIP section is worth 40%.

To successfully complete the course, candidates will be internally assessed on their practical performance on an ongoing basis. They will  be required to supply evidence that they meet the required standard in a performances in two separate activities. They will also be required to complete a portfolio of work which will  be externally assessed by the SQA.