GCSE Physical Education Revision
Warming up for your GCSE physical education exam is a little different to regular PE warm-ups. While some of your final score will be based on your practical execution, a large portion depends on theory, so you need to stretch your mind as much as you do your body. With our GCSE physical education revision resources, you can make sure your brain is fighting fit and ready to go, arming it with all the knowledge, tools and topics you’ll need to take your exam with confidence. If you’re a teacher, our resources can also help you. They’ll make it easy to plan lessons and set mock exams, giving your students all the support they need while making your life just that little bit more straightforward.
GCSE Physical Education Revision Resources
GCSE Physical Education Exam Boards
AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE)
AQA Physical Education resources by exam board
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GCSE Physical Education Grade Boundaries
It’s a good idea to look at previous years’ grade boundaries before taking on your GCSE Physical Education exam. Although you won’t know the exact boundaries for your exam until results day, past boundaries can give you a general sense of the marks you’ll need for each grade. For example, on the Edexcel (Pearson) paper in 2025, students who scored 296 achieved a grade 9, those with 279 achieved a grade 8, and those with 262 achieved a grade 7.
GCSE Physical Education Specifications
The exam specifications of your GCSE physical education exam will show you which topics will be covered on your paper, helping you focus your revision on the areas that count. The current paper explores themes such as muscles within the body, skeleton function, and anaerobic and aerobic exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you do in a GCSE PE exam?
A GCSE PE exam is split into two parts: theory and physical. The theory side of the exam counts for 60% of your overall score, and covers your understanding of how the human body works. The physical side of your exam will test your ability in three different sports. This is worth 40% of your overall score.
How difficult is GCSE PE?
If you think that GCSE PE will be an easy option, think again. The mix of scientific theory and physical work means you have to be both mentally and physically sharp to do well in your exam, with revision and practice required to achieve the higher marks.
