National 4 and 5 Physical Education

National Qualifications – Courses in Physical Education – Aims and Course Structure

Physical Education at National level is broken down into two areas. The theory component provides learners with the opportunity to develop their understanding of factors impacting performance, the performance development process and monitoring and evaluating improvements in performance. This is assessed through a 60 marks written portfolio and accounts for 50% of the overall grade.

The practical component challenges learners to develop their own practical performance for assessments in two competitive activities. Each activity is assessed out of a possible 30 marks and accounts for the remaining 50% of the grade.

National 3 SCQF Level 3

National 4 SCQF Level 4

National 5 SCQF Level 5

The course has two internally assessed units and is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Learners must pass both units to achieve a full course award.

Unit 1: 

P.E. Performance Skills

Unit 2: 

P.E. Factors Impacting on

Performance

The course has two internally assessed units and an added value unit. It is assessed on a pass/fail basis and learners must pass both units and the added value unit to achieve a full course award.

Unit 1: 

P.E. Performance Skills

Unit 2:

P.E. Factors Impacting on

Performance

 Added Value Unit:

P.E. Performance

The course assessment comprises two components: - Performance 50% - Portfolio 50%:

Course Assessment: Performance – 2 activities, each assessed out of 30 marks (total 60 marks) Portfolio – externally assessed written assessment, assessed externally