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Physical Education 0413

Explore how the body moves, trains and learns skills. Connect sport to health, psychology and social influences.

5 lessons and reviews0 practice setsSyllabus 2025–2026 and 2027–2028
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Published syllabus exam years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028. Confirm exam-series and centre availability with your school and Cambridge.

Syllabus 2025–2026 and 2027–2028

Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education 0413 · syllabus map

2025–2026 and 2027–2028 syllabuses

4 of 4 official theory topics have teaching and practice

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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.

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  • 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.

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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.

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  • Component 2 · observed physical performance and centre assessmentCENTRE-ASSESSED-COURSEWORK · Assessment limitation, not a syllabus section
    Teacher, centre, or specialist assessment required
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    Anatomy and physiology

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    Health, fitness and training

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  3. 03

    Skill acquisition and psychology

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    Social, cultural and ethical influences

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    Plan and review the four-activity coursework

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