GCSE PE Skiing Video Evidence – Edexcel

For Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physical Education, skiing can be selected as an individual practical performance activity. Evidence for Edexcel GCSE PE skiing must be delivered in video format, clearly showing the student performing the required skiing skills and demonstrating performance in a full context.

The video evidence must show effective skiing technique, control, fluency and decision making across a range of conditions and terrain appropriate to the performer’s ability. Assessment may take place on outdoor snow or indoor real snow, but dry ski slopes are not permitted. Students assessed in skiing cannot also be assessed in snowboarding.

This page reproduces the official Edexcel GCSE PE skiing assessment criteria, including skills, performance requirements and level descriptors, to show exactly what must be captured and submitted as video evidence.

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Skiing Assessment Criteria

Download the Original Edexcel GCSE PE skiing assessment criteria document

Skiing – Depending on the style, this element could be:

  • Against another competitor,

  • An individual timed run,

  • A slalom run through gates or around poles,

  • Or ‘against’ the environment (e.g., skiing down a slope of appropriate gradient based on ability and awarded marks).

Assessment Categories

Range of skills and techniques

  • Speed

  • Agility

  • Balance

  • Direction

  • Coordination

  • Stamina

  • Flexibility

Application of skills to benefit own performance

  • Coordination

  • Dynamic balance

  • Timing

  • Rhythm

  • Speed and control

  • Management of course

Influence on performance and motivation of self

  • Shows focus and self-control in relation to the situation

  • Considers the degree of slope difficulty

Application of tactics

  • Across varied terrain/conditions (e.g., icy slope, moguls, steepness)

  • Demonstrates appropriate turns (wide or tight)

  • Ability to adapt in competitive situations to dominate opponents

    Assessment Levels (with Integrated Environmental and Safety Criteria)

    Level 1 – Ineffective (0–5 Marks)

    • Skills and Techniques: Inaccurate timing and inconsistent application.

    • Physical Attributes: Ineffective use; disconnected movements; steering by whole-body turns.

    • Psychological Control: Limited self-influence and motivation.

    • Tactical Awareness: No tactical adjustments made.

    • Adaptability to Environment: No awareness or use of environmental conditions to benefit performance.

    • Piste Classification: Green Routes.

    • Health & Safety: No awareness of safety guidelines or risk management.

    Level 2 – Basic (6–10 Marks)

    • Skills and Techniques: Inconsistent application with inaccurate timing.

    • Physical Attributes: Basic use; limited technique repertoire.

    • Psychological Control: Basic influence on own performance.

    • Tactical Awareness: Basic attempts to adapt, mostly unsuccessful.

    • Adaptability to Environment: Basic attempts to respond to conditions but lacks skills.

    • Piste Classification: Blue Routes.

    • Health & Safety: Basic awareness; considers some safety and risk management.

    Level 3 – Competent (11–15 Marks)

    • Skills and Techniques: Some consistency and rhythm; errors present.

    • Physical Attributes: Sometimes effective coordination, but misjudged at times.

    • Psychological Control: Appropriate use, but can misread situations.

    • Tactical Awareness: Some success adapting to changing conditions.

    • Adaptability to Environment: Responds with some success.

    • Piste Classification: Blue Routes.

    • Health & Safety: Some awareness of guidelines and risk considerations.

    Level 4 – Good (16–20 Marks)

    • Skills and Techniques: Good range, with consistency under pressure.

    • Physical Attributes: Effective use with few misjudgements.

    • Psychological Control: Strong focus and motivation.

    • Tactical Awareness: Effective and consistent tactical adjustments.

    • Adaptability to Environment: Responds effectively, selects appropriate routes.

    • Piste Classification: Red and Black Routes.

    • Health & Safety: Good awareness and appropriate risk management.

    Level 5 – Very Good (21–25 Marks)

    • Skills and Techniques: Very good range, accurate and consistent even in complex scenarios (e.g. moguls, deep snow, terrain park).

    • Physical Attributes: Highly effective use; few errors even in complex terrain.

    • Psychological Control: Strong and consistent focus and motivation.

    • Tactical Awareness: Effectively adapts, improvises, and dominates opponents.

    • Adaptability to Environment: Responds effectively; selects routes accounting for seen and unseen hazards.

    • Piste Classification: Red and Black Routes.

    • Health & Safety: Very good awareness; excellent risk management.


Download the Original Edexcel GCSE PE skiing assessment criteria document

Criteria reproduced for reference from the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physical Education specification. Assessment remains subject to Pearson Edexcel moderation and guidance.

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