National 5 Physical Education
Essential information
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
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.
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
- Physical Education Qualification Verification Summary Report 2019
June 2019 - 2018 National 5 Physical Education Course Report
August 2018 - Physical Education Verification Key Messages Round 2
May 2018 - 2017 National 5 Physical Education Course Report October 2017
- 2016 National 5 Physical Education Course Report October 2016
- 2015 National 5 Physical Education Course Report October 2015
Assessment
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.
- Guidance for Internally Assessed Coursework Component - Physical Education: Performance
October 2018 - Coursework assessment task for National 5 Physical Education Portfolio
August 2018 - Coursework assessment task for National 5 Physical Education Performance
June 2017
Portfolio template and instructions
We will publish the portfolio template for session 2019-20 in due course, along with updated instructions for submitting the portfolio.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Resources
Understanding Standards
- Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
- Video overview of course assessment from session 2017-18 (37 minutes)
- Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (13 minutes)
- Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects
Please note: Understanding Standards material is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains up to date.
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.
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.