PE

PE Subject Staff

Mr Davis

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Director of PE Faculty

Miss Bell

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Teacher of PE

Mrs Vercell

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Teacher of PE

Mr Jones

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Teacher of PE

Mr Staniforth

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Deputy Headteacher

 

Statement of Intent

The Physical Education Department seeks to engage students in activities that develop health and fitness, as well as to develop key skills and techniques through meaningful practice. The curriculum is delivered through a broad range of sports and activities that challenge students’ physical competencies, and provides a foundation for all learners to become competent, independent, evaluative and knowledgeable individuals in order to develop a love of physical activity that lasts beyond their school years. Our curriculum is structured to allow students to progress through each key stage building on prior knowledge of different motor competencies through core and advanced skills, compositional ideas, tactics and rules to create competent performances as well as develop a theoretical understanding that underpins performance and teaches students how to lead healthy active lifestyles.

We understand the importance of Physical Education in instilling a sense of good sportsmanship, and encourage recognition of other pupils’ contribution, developing leadership skills, responsibility and self-awareness. We also recognise the ways in which our curriculum can support the development of self-esteem through improved physical confidence and helping pupils to manage both success and failure in competitive, co-operative and individual activities. We develop these through high quality teaching and learning, a progressive curriculum and by the wider opportunities we give to students through international trips, extra-curricular opportunities, our leadership academy and through our KS4 option choices. We actively seek to develop skills as a team player, including praise for others and motivation skills, to understand and recognise relevant rules, laws, codes, and etiquette and safety procedures for different activities and to provide all students with the confidence to participate in life sports.

Exposing students to competition at the highest level is a focus of both the school and the department, ensuring that students fully embrace these sporting opportunities and the many benefits that this brings.

Key Stage 3

The curriculum is taught in single sex, mixed-ability classes in Y7 and single sex, ability classes in Y8 & 9. Each student experiences four hours of Physical Education a fortnight. They can also access lunchtime and afterschool clubs throughout the week. All students follow a broad and balanced programme of study incorporating a mix of invasion games, net/wall games, striking and fielding games, athletic activities, outdoor and adventurous activities and aesthetic movement in gym and dance

Key Stage 4

Students in Years 10 and 11 will are provided with at least 1 hour of practical Physical Education each week. We offer 4 pathways to match with the skills and interests to help foster a lifelong appreciation of and participation in physical activity.

Students wishing to take academic PE will follow one of two pathways: AQA GCSE PE or OCR Cambridge National Sports Science.

GCSE PE

The Physical Education GCSE course is a popular option. The AQA Physical Education Syllabus (9-1 2016 Specification) is structured to ensure the gap between GCSE and A-Level is reduced. Promoting an in-depth knowledge of how lifestyle choices, human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, fitness and training, healthy lifestyles and sports psychology affect sports performance. As an overview the course is split into;

  • theoretical examinations - (60% combined)
  • Coursework - (10%)
  • Practical Performance - (30%)

Cambridge National Sports Studies

The Cambridge National offers an alternative pathway to GCSE PE. It allows students to study PE in a different context which explores the importance of health, sport and physical education in a number of different roles and scenarios.

Students will study 3 units across the 2 years. One unit is externally assessed as an exam and the other two are internally assessed and externally moderated.

Mandatory Units

  • R184: Contemporary issues in sport (written exam) - (40%)
  • R185: Performance and leadership in sports activities - (40%)

Optional Unit

  • R186: Sport and the media – (20%)

Key Stage 5

In the sixth form, students can extend their knowledge, preparing them for a career in sport by following one of 2 options. We offer the OCR A Level Physical Education course and the Pearson Level 3 BTEC National in Sport, extended certificate, equivalent to one A level.

A Level

The A Level course is split into 5 sections. There are 3 written examinations at the end of year 13 complemented by a practical assessment and oral presentation.

The 5 sections are:

  • Paper 1 - H555/01 Physiological factors affecting performance – (30%)
  • Paper 2 - H555/02 Psychological factors affecting performance – (20%)
  • Paper 3 - H555/03 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport – (20%)
  • Practical Assessment - H555/05 Practical Performances – (15%)
  • Oral Presentation - H555/06 Evaluating and Analysing Performance for Improvement - (15%)

BTEC Sport

The course is split into 4 units, two of which are externally moderated and two internally moderated.

The 4 units are:

  • Anatomy and Physiology (external - exam)
  • Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (internal)
  • Professional Development in the Sports Industry (external – Pre-release scenario)
  • Sports Psychology (internal)

Our Curriculum