National 5 Physical Education
Course Specification
This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- N5 Physical Education Course Specification
August 2018
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Coursework Assessment Task for National 5 Physical Education Portfolio
August 2019 - Coursework Assessment Task for National 5 Physical Education Performance
August 2019 - Guidance for Internally Assessed Coursework Component - Physical Education: Performance October 2018
- Guidance on Conditions of Assessment
Portfolio template and instructions
- Submission instructions for National 5 Physical Education Portfolio
August 2019 - Candidate Portfolio Template for National 5 Physical Education Portfolio
August 2019 - Candidate Portfolio Template for National 5 Physical Education Portfolio ¿ Google Docs
August 2019 - Candidate Portfolio Template for National 5 Physical Education Portfolio for Printing
August 2019
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards
Please note: For session 2020-21 there will be no external assessment for this course. However, the materials detailed below remain a useful illustration of the standards required. These should be viewed along with the National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21.
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
More examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA¿s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Course assessment overview
- Video overview of course assessment from session 2017-18 (37 minutes)
- Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (13 minutes)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remains up to date.
Course reports
These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2019 Physical Education Course Report September 2019
- 2018 Physical Education Course Report September 2018
- 2017 Physical Education Course Report October 2017
- 2017 National 5 Physical Education Course Report
October 2017
Verification Reports
- Physical Education Verification Key Messages Round 2
May 2017 - Physical Education Verification Key Messages Round 1March 2017
- Physical Education Verification Key MessagesOctober 2016
- 2016 National 5 Physical Education Course ReportOctober 2016
- Physical Education Verification Key MessagesOctober 2015
- 2015 National 5 Physical Education Course Report
- 2014 National 5 Physical Education Course Report
- Physical Education Verification Key MessageJuly 2014
CPD
Additional CPD support
Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.
Ushare open learning resources
Related Information
Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000