Physical Education (PE)

Physical Education allows students to develop outside of the classroom. Providing opportunities to work with peers in a practical setting and offering the freedom to explore existing and hidden talents. The core PE curriculum allows students to focus on physical, social, cognitive and fitness development through participation in a broad and challenging range of sports and physical activities.

Taught activities include: football, rugby, netball, trampolining, table tennis, badminton, fitness, dance, cricket, athletics, rounders, softball.

Core PE also aims to develop students’ understanding of the benefits of participating in physical activity, including educating them about the importance of being physically active for a sustained period of time. Students are encouraged to be self-motivated and develop key transferrable skills such as resilience, teamwork, communication, leadership and adaptability. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities will also build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.

Every member of the PE department strives to provide an outstanding PE experience that inspires, challenges and motivates all students, through innovative and passionate practice. We believe that through these experiences students will be determined to be the best they possibly can be.

The PE department also offers an array of extra-curricular club during lunchtime and after school which either mirror the curriculum or provides opportunities for students to be active when trying new activities.

In Year 10 whilst studying GCSE PE students will develop theoretical knowledge of physical training (paper 1) and sport psychology (paper 2). As well as beginning to explore anatomy and physiology (paper 1).

In a practical sense, students will participate in a variety of different activities during their practical lessons to improve specific skills linked to that sport, as well as developing their knowledge and skills in full context for each of the sports participated in.

Throughout the year students are expected to work to the best of their ability, work independently and demonstrate commitment and determination within both theory and practical lessons. Students are also responsible for their improvement in practical performance to ensure they can be effectively assessed in 1 team sport and 2 individual or 1 individual sport and 2 team sports.

Please see the specification here for further details.

In Year 11 whilst studying GCSE PE you will develop your theoretical knowledge further. You will continue to develop your knowledge of anatomy and physiology and this topic will appear on paper 1. You will also develop your knowledge of health and well-being and socio-cultural influences, which are topics that will appear in paper 2.

In a practical sense, you will continue to participate in a variety of different activities during your practical lessons to improve specific skills linked to that sport, as well as developing your knowledge and skills in full context for each of the sports participated in. It is your responsibility to gain video footage of the practical activities you are taking part in outside of school. Footage must be shared with your PE teacher to ensure you can be assessed across all 3 sports. This is a vital component as it is 40% of your overall grade at the end of Y11.

Please see the specification for further details.

Throughout the year you are expected to work to the best of your ability, work independently and demonstrate commitment and determination within both theory and practical lessons. You may also take part in moderation day, which is a day to allow you to demonstrate the practical marks you have been awarded.

Topics taught

Paper 1- Anatomy and Physiology

Levers
Planes and axis
The respiratory system
The cardiovascular system
Effects of exercise (short term and long term)

Paper 2- Socio-cultural influences in Sport

Factors affecting participation
Engagement patterns
Commercialisation (sports media and technology in sport)
Prohibited substances in sport

Paper 2- Health & Well-being

Physical, social and mental well-being
Sedentary lifestyles (obesity)
Somatotypes
Energy balance/balanced diet
Hydration

KS4 Core PE

Those students not opting for a PE qualification will participate in PE lessons once a week where a variety of sports are offered to engage students in physical activity and promote a healthy, active lifestyle. GCSE PE students will participate in sports that will be linked to assessed sports from the AQA specification.

I love doing team activities and competitions against others. I enjoy the challenge.

Year 9 student

I really like sport and it encourages me to be fit and healthy. I really like my PE lessons because they are interesting and enjoyable.

Year 9 student