Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams
Course Code: T0318
£289.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Brand-New for 2025, this course is designed to help Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE teachers maximise student outcomes in the 2026 exams. The course focuses on tackling the challenges of the specification, enhancing students’ practical and theoretical skills, and preparing them for success in the NEA and written components. Teachers will gain insights into effective lesson planning, assessment strategies, and ways to build confidence across all abilities.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Understand the key demands of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE specification
- Learn strategies to improve practical performance and theoretical understanding
- Develop effective methods to prepare students for the NEA and written exams
- Take away resources to support your teaching and assessment
PROGRAMME
10.00am Mastering the Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE Specification
- Overview of the specification: key challenges and strategies to overcome them
- Reviewing high-performing student work and examiner expectations
- Structuring lessons to integrate practical skills, theory, and NEA preparation
10.55am Break
11.15am Teaching Theoretical Content with Impact
- Strategies for teaching challenging topics such as physiology and movement analysis
- Embedding application skills through practical examples and scenarios
- Using exam-style questions to improve analytical and evaluative responses
12.15pm Enhancing NEA and Practical Skills
- Guiding students to produce high-quality NEA analysis and evaluations
- Preparing students for practical assessments and achieving top marks
- Strategies to support students with varied abilities in practical performance
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Excelling in the Written Exam
- Teaching students to decode command words and structure responses effectively
- Preparing for longer-answer questions: how to write clear, analytical answers
- Using examiner reports and exemplar work to refine student techniques
2.45pm Planning for Long-Term Success
- Structuring the two-year course to build skills progressively
- Using formative assessments to guide interventions and improve outcomes
- Supporting all learners to achieve their potential, from Pass to Grade 9
3.15pm Final Q&A and Reflection
- Addressing any outstanding challenges or questions
- Sharing key takeaways and next steps for implementation
3.30pm Depart
GCSE - Code: T0318
Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams
COURSE LEADER
Tony Corcoran is Senior Examiner for a major exam board. He has over 20 years experience teaching exam PE, and has been involved in the delivery of GCSE training, in the UK and overseas, since 2015. He is the founder and creator of GCSE Simplified, revision guides that are used in 30 countries by more than 2000 schools.