AQA GCSE Physical Education Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582) past papers and mark schemes. Human body, movement, sport, and well-being. 23 resources from 2019 to 2024.
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June 2023
6 filesGCSE Physical Education – Question paper: Paper 1 The human body and movement – June 2023
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper: Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – June 2023
GCSE Physical Education – Mark scheme: Paper 1 The human body and movement – June 2023
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – June 2023
GCSE Physical Education – Mark scheme: Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – June 2023
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt): Paper 1 The human body and movement – June 2023
June 2022
5 filesGCSE Physical Education – Question paper: Paper 1 The human body and movement – June 2022
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper: Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – June 2022
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – June 2022
GCSE Physical Education – Mark scheme: Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – June 2022
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt): Paper 1 The human body and movement – June 2022
November 2021
6 filesGCSE Physical Education – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – November 2021
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper: Paper 1 The human body and movement – November 2021
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper: Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – November 2021
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 1 The human body and movement – November 2021
GCSE Physical Education – Mark scheme: Paper 1 The human body and movement – November 2021
GCSE Physical Education – Mark scheme: Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – November 2021
November 2020
6 filesGCSE Physical Education – Question paper: Paper 1 The human body and movement – November 2020
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper: Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – November 2020
GCSE Physical Education – Mark scheme: Paper 1 The human body and movement – November 2020
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – November 2020
GCSE Physical Education – Mark scheme: Paper 2 Socio-cultural influences and well-being – November 2020
GCSE Physical Education – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 1 The human body and movement – November 2020
About AQA GCSE Physical Education
Exam Paper Structure
The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport
Socio-cultural Influences and Well-being in Physical Activity and Sport
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 8582 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (60%) + practical performance assessment (40%) |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour per paper |
| Total Marks | 78 per written paper |
| Calculator Status | Calculators permitted where applicable |
| Available Sessions | June 2019 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 23 |
Key Topics in Physical Education
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Identify | Name a specific bone, muscle, component of fitness or training method |
| Describe | Give an account of how a system, process or technique works |
| Explain | Give reasons why a physiological response, training method or psychological factor works as it does |
| Analyse | Examine how a factor affects performance or health in depth |
| Evaluate | Weigh up the effectiveness of a training method, intervention or approach |
| Calculate | Work out a value such as heart rate, training zone or BMI using given data |
| Apply | Use knowledge of sports science to explain a specific performer or sporting scenario |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 75–85% |
| Grade 8 | 64–74% |
| Grade 7 | 53–63% |
| Grade 6 | 44–52% |
| Grade 5 | 35–43% |
| Grade 4 | 26–34% |
| Grade 3 | 17–25% |
| Grade 2 | 9–16% |
| Grade 1 | 1–8% |
⚠️ Written papers are 60% of the grade; practical performance (40%) is internally assessed. Check AQA's website for official grade boundaries.
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