b'Introducing GCSE PE Assessment criteria by exam body: Can be assessed in a snowdome/indoors but to gain higher marks must be in a resort.Marks available for skill and application which both need to be evidenced in the video evidence. Skills include Basic turningturning both ways using parallel or carved, Stopping/M any schools face the reality that tripsparallel stop/skid to haltstopping to the left and right, linked turns over distance. require a clear educational link in order Does this specification require a competitive to be approved. Your ski trip, whenelement such as a slalom competition? Yes. booked through Select is in safe hands when it comes to the examination side of GCSE PE.Must be assessed on snow and due to the requirements of the specification, unlikely that Our Travel Advisors are on hand to discuss thecandidates will get high marks if this is done at needs of your GCSE PE specification related toa snow dome. your ski trip, and what needs to be organised Very precise specification and demands for skills to make sure that the GCSE PE skiing orand application which can be communicated snowboarding candidates are given the bestwith ski instructors in advance so that all skills opportunity to access the highest possibleare covered. marks.Does this specification require a competitive A number of GCSE PE specifications need aelement such as a slalom competition? No. timed slalom as part of the recorded evidence, Can be assessed indoors or in a resort. others do not.Candidates must demonstrate a series of core Select offer hints and tips on how to get theskills including control of decent, control of best out of your ski trip with regards to GCSEspeed, stopping etc. PE learners, not only does a ski trip broaden the A list of advanced skills stating what higher marked performers need to achieve is listed. sporting horizons of learners, its a great way toDoes this specification require a competitive keep fit and can be used as an activity for theelement such as a slalom competition? Yes. NEA (Non-Exam Assessment) coursework, as well as fulfilling the needs of one of their Can be assessed on artificial slope or on snow. three sports.Variety of skills and techniques need to be evidenced and assessed against a general individual sports criteria.Skills are assessed along with ability to keep calm under pressure etc which can include coming down a steep decent or a mogul etc. Carving turns mentioned in the examples of skills, the example skills should not be taken as gospel as others should be evidenced too similar to the other specification.Does this specification require a competitive element such as a slalom competition? Yes.10 selectschoolskiing.com'