Edexcel GCSE Physical Education exam papers and weighting (1PE0)
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What each Edexcel GCSE Physical Education paper assesses
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physical Education (1PE0) has two written papers and two non-examined assessment components. Component 1, Fitness and Body Systems, is a 1 hour 30 minute paper worth 36% of the GCSE, on applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis and physical training. Component 2, Health and Performance, is a 1 hour 15 minute paper worth 24%, on health, fitness and wellbeing, sport psychology and socio-cultural influences. Use of data runs through both. This guide covers all seven topics of the written papers; the practical performance and personal exercise programme are assessed in school and are not here.
| Paper | Covers |
|---|---|
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Component 1 Fitness and Body Systems |
APPLIED ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY MOVEMENT ANALYSIS PHYSICAL TRAINING USE OF DATA |
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Component 2 Health and Performance |
HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLBEING SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SOCIO-CULTURAL INFLUENCES USE OF DATA |
Every topic, and where it is examined
| Topic | Examined on | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Anatomy and Physiology | Component 1 | 179 |
| Movement Analysis | Component 1 | 47 |
| Physical Training | Component 1 | 170 |
| Use of Data | Component 1, Component 2 | 33 |
| Health, Fitness and Wellbeing | Component 2 | 96 |
| Sport Psychology | Component 2 | 91 |
| Socio-Cultural Influences | Component 2 | 62 |
Assessment details from the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Physical Education, specification 1PE0, Issue 6, September 2026. Pearson Edexcel specification.
Edexcel GCSE Physical Education Active Recall Guide
678 questions across every paper on the specification.