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 (13/12/2021)
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
November 2021 - 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
Flyleafs
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 (Feb 2022)
Additional resources session 2021-22
New - New materials not previously published
Updated - published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22
Carried forward - published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22
Carried forward - Portfolio - Webinar recording
- Download webinar (107.56 MB)
Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
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
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 - 2016 Physical Education Course Report
September 2016
- 2017 National 5 Physical Education Course Report
October 2017
2021 Key Messages
The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021.
This report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted.
Verification Reports
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