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      Non-examined assessment: analysing and evaluating performance

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can analyse and evaluate the performance of myself or someone else in a named activity.

      Key learning points

      1. Analyse aspects of personal performance in a practical activity.
      2. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the performance.
      3. Produce an action plan which aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of the performance.

      Keywords

      • Evaluate - judge from the available evidence and give an opinion based on the strengths and weaknesses

      • Analyse - separate information into components and identify the characteristics to discuss the pros and cons

      • Qualitative data - descriptive, non-numerical information focusing on opinions

      • Quantitative data - numerical information that can be measured or counted

      • Action plan - a proposed strategy or course of action to improve performance

      Common misconception

      Memorising and writing the definitions from the textbook earns marks.

      Marks are only awarded for applying your knowledge to explain the implications of fitness, skill and tactical decision making on performance. With only 14 hours to complete the coursework, it is essential to focus time on application of knowledge.

      Teacher tip

      Remember to use the most up-to-date instructions on OCRs guide to NEA and intelligence from the latest moderators report (e.g. movement analysis needs to cover both left and right sides of the body).

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What percentage of your overall GCSE in PE comes NEA (non-examined assessment)?

      10%
      30%
      Correct answer: 40%
      60%

      Q2.
      What does AEP stand for when it comes to your written coursework?

      Correct answer: Analysing and Evaluating Performance
      Assessing Evaluative Performance
      Analysis of Performance
      Assessing fitness and Evaluating Performance

      Q3.
      What percentage of your overall GCSE in PE comes from the AEP written coursework?

      Correct answer: 10%
      15%
      20%
      30%
      40%

      Q4.
      Which of the following is the correct definition of analyse?

      recognise or prove something as being certain
      show the similarities and differences
      give the meaning of something
      Correct answer: judge from the evidence to give an opinion based on the strengths and weaknesses

      Q5.
      What is the AEP coursework marked out of?

      10
      Correct answer: 20
      60
      100

      Q6.
      Which of the following will you have to do as a part of your AEP?

      Correct answer: Analyse fitness test scores and compare to normative data.
      Correct answer: Provide an overview of skills required in your chosen sport/activity.
      Correct answer: Observe and evaluate performance in a competitive scenario.
      Correct answer: Create an action plan to improve a skill or fitness weakness.
      Carry out a training programme.

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      How many sections are there to the AEP?

      2
      4
      Correct answer: 6
      8

      Q2.
      Place the 6 parts of the AEP coursework in the correct order they should be presented.

      1 - Evaluation of 10 components of fitness
      2 - Analysis of importance of different components of fitness in chosen activity
      3 - Overview of key skills required in chosen activity
      4 - Assessment of key skill strengths and weaknesses in chosen activity
      5 - Movement analysis and classification of skill on continua
      6 - Action plan on how to improve fitness or skill weakness

      Q3.
      Match up the component of fitness with the correct test used to measure it.

      Correct Answer:cardiovascular endurance,Cooper 12-minute run

      Cooper 12-minute run

      Correct Answer:strength,hand grip dynamometer

      hand grip dynamometer

      Correct Answer:flexibility,sit and reach

      sit and reach

      Correct Answer:co-ordination,aAlternate hand wall toss

      aAlternate hand wall toss

      Correct Answer:reaction time,ruler drop test

      ruler drop test

      Correct Answer:speed,30 metre sprint

      30 metre sprint

      Q4.
      Match the description with the requirements of each of the sections of your AEP.

      Correct Answer:Evaluation,completing fitness tests and identifying the strengths/weaknesses

      completing fitness tests and identifying the strengths/weaknesses

      Correct Answer:Analysis,justifying the importance of the different components of fitness

      justifying the importance of the different components of fitness

      Correct Answer:Overview,identify and describe the key skills required for your chosen activity

      identify and describe the key skills required for your chosen activity

      Correct Answer:Assessment,observe, capture and explain the strengths/weaknesses in performance

      observe, capture and explain the strengths/weaknesses in performance

      Correct Answer:Movement analysis,unpick skill to identify muscles responsible and where it sits on cont

      unpick skill to identify muscles responsible and where it sits on cont

      Correct Answer:Action plan,a detailed strategy to improve biggest skill or fitness weakness

      a detailed strategy to improve biggest skill or fitness weakness

      Q5.
      Your observation and assessment of performance in a named activity should include qualitative and qualitative data, but what is the difference and what is analysis?

      Correct Answer:qualitative data,descriptive, non-numerical information focusing on opinions

      descriptive, non-numerical information focusing on opinions

      Correct Answer:quantitative data,numerical information that can be measured or counted

      numerical information that can be measured or counted

      Correct Answer:analysis,breaking down information into parts to identify traits, pros and cons

      breaking down information into parts to identify traits, pros and cons

      Q6.
      Which of the following should be included in your action plan?

      Correct answer: justification of skill or fitness component selected
      justification of skill and fitness component selected
      Correct answer: risk assessment
      Correct answer: coaching points and progressive practices
      defining SMART goals and principles of training

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