JCE Physical Education study materials
JCE Physical Education study resources

JCE Physical Education case studies

JCE Physical Education · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) is one of the national examinations administered by the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC), which is mandated under section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act (Act No 11 of 2002) as amended by the Botswana Examinations Amendment Act, 2019 to manage, conduct examinations and assessments in general education and technical, vocational education and training and to award certificates in respect of the said examinations and assessments. JCE Physical Education is the Physical Education component of that junior secondary examination. The JCE Physical Education case studies are 5 cases and about 2,538 words.

1

Heat Stress During a Pre-Season Training Session

A high school soccer team begins pre-season training in late August. The session starts at 3:00 PM with a temperature of 32°C (90°F) and relative humidity of 70%, resulting in a heat index of 41°C (106°F).

480 words, about 2 min
2

Concussion Management in a Basketball Game

During a varsity basketball game, a 17-year-old point guard collides with an opponent while going for a loose ball. She falls, hits her head on the floor, and momentarily loses consciousness.

474 words, about 2 min
3

Inclusion of a Student with a Disability in Physical Education

A middle school physical education class is playing a modified volleyball unit. One student, a 13-year-old with spina bifida who uses a wheelchair, is fully included in the class.

563 words, about 3 min
4

Overtraining and Recovery in a Distance Runner

A 16-year-old cross-country runner has been training for the upcoming state championships. Over the past 4 weeks, she has increased her weekly mileage from 40 to 60 miles, added two high-intensity interval sessions per week, and reduced her sleep to 6 hours per night to study for exams.

489 words, about 2 min
5

Ethical Dilemma: Weight Management in Wrestling

A high school wrestling coach is preparing his team for the upcoming district tournament. One of his wrestlers, a 17-year-old senior, is currently competing in the 160-pound weight class but wants to drop to 152 pounds to have a better chance of placing.

532 words, about 3 min