Physical Education 0413
Explore how the body moves, trains and learns skills. Connect sport to health, psychology and social influences.
What you'll cover
- Theory
Published syllabus exam years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028. Confirm exam-series and centre availability with your school and Cambridge.
Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education 0413 · syllabus map
2025–2026 and 2027–2028 syllabuses
4 of 4 official theory topics have teaching and practice
Start the learning pathwayStudy options and assessment
All four official theory topics in Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education are mapped to original teaching and three stages of formative practice. A supplemental coursework toolkit helps learners plan and reflect on four eligible activities from at least two categories. Practical performance is 50% of the qualification and remains a centre-assessed, standardised and Cambridge-moderated component; StudyForA cannot observe or award those marks. This pathway supports examinations in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The 2025–2026 and 2027–2028 syllabus versions state that there are no significant changes affecting teaching; the selected qualification’s grade route and entry limits still apply. The separate 0995 9–1 qualification has the same subject content but a different grade scale and cannot be combined with this code in one series. The A*–G qualification lists June and November series. Private candidates cannot enter. Confirm the exam-year syllabus and centre entry with Cambridge. Original StudyForA teaching and formative written practice aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education. These are not Cambridge questions, mark schemes or grades. The course can explain and rehearse theory, planning and self-analysis; it cannot observe, train, authenticate or mark a learner’s physical performance. Coursework must be completed safely with the school or centre, which assesses and standardises the performance for Cambridge moderation. Follow the centre’s health and safety guidance; these examples are not individual medical or training advice.
This pathway supports examinations in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The 2025–2026 and 2027–2028 syllabus versions state that there are no significant changes affecting teaching; the selected qualification’s grade route and entry limits still apply. The separate 0995 9–1 qualification has the same subject content but a different grade scale and cannot be combined with this code in one series. The A*–G qualification lists June and November series. Private candidates cannot enter. Confirm the exam-year syllabus and centre entry with Cambridge.
Choose your paper route
- Paper 1 · Theory1 hour 45 minutes · 100 marks · 50%
Answer all short-answer and structured questions. Paper 1 assesses AO1 knowledge and AO2 application, including description, interpretation and evaluation using activities from the official list.
- Component 2 · Coursework100 marks · 50%
Four different physical activities from at least two of seven categories; internally assessed and externally moderated. The centre assesses and standardises performance. Private candidates cannot enter.
Cambridge recommends a broad prior curriculum. Practical participation must be supervised and follow school health and safety arrangements. Written practice is formative, not a Cambridge mark or grade.
View syllabus coverage
Four of four official theory topics have teaching and Guided, Independent and Transfer practice. 0413 uses the A*–G grade scale. The 2025–2026 and 2027–2028 versions state there are no significant changes affecting teaching. The practical coursework component requires centre observation, assessment and standardisation; StudyForA does not award a practical mark. Original StudyForA teaching and formative written practice aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education. These are not Cambridge questions, mark schemes or grades. The course can explain and rehearse theory, planning and self-analysis; it cannot observe, train, authenticate or mark a learner’s physical performance. Coursework must be completed safely with the school or centre, which assesses and standardises the performance for Cambridge moderation. Follow the centre’s health and safety guidance; these examples are not individual medical or training advice.
Theory
- Anatomy and physiology1
- Health, fitness and training2
- Skill acquisition and psychology3
- Social, cultural and ethical influences4
Supplemental practical-coursework support
- Plan and review the four-activity courseworkCOURSEWORK-TOOLKIT · Supplemental StudyForA practice, not a syllabus section
Assessment limitation
- Component 2 · observed physical performance and centre assessmentCENTRE-ASSESSED-COURSEWORK · Assessment limitation, not a syllabus sectionTeacher, centre, or specialist assessment required
Practice the papers
Practice the papers
- 1 hour 45 minutes · 100 marks · 50%Paper 1 · Theory · 4 lessonsAnatomy and physiologyHealth, fitness and trainingSkill acquisition and psychologySocial, cultural and ethical influences
Short and structured questions; candidates answer all questions. StudyForA’s original written practice is formative and is not an official mock or grade.
- 100 marks · 50% · centre-assessedComponent 2 · Coursework · 1 lessons
The toolkit supports eligible-activity planning and reflection only. The centre must observe, assess and standardise the learner’s physical performance; StudyForA cannot authenticate work, predict a mark or replace moderation.
Lessons and worked examples
Choose where to begin
Choose a lesson, try the practice and explain the idea without your notes. Your study checks help you decide what to review.
- 01
Anatomy and physiology
Learn the method · Practise with help · Try it yourself · Apply the idea
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Health, fitness and training
Learn the method · Practise with help · Try it yourself · Apply the idea
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Skill acquisition and psychology
Learn the method · Practise with help · Try it yourself · Apply the idea
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Social, cultural and ethical influences
Learn the method · Practise with help · Try it yourself · Apply the idea
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Plan and review the four-activity coursework
Learn the method · Practise with help · Try it yourself · Apply the idea
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These checks record your study activity and self-assessment, not a mastery score. Check the course coverage map for available lessons and remaining topics.
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Topic tests: Easy, Normal and Difficult
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Browse 4 topics →No StudyForA practice set is published for this exact qualification yet. Use the official papers below or in the resource guide.