Welcome to the PE department
The main aim of the PE department is to promote a lifelong active lifestyle through participation in a broad range of activities at Key Stage Three and Key Stage Four. Students should have the ambition to develop their confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life and understand and apply the short and long-term health benefits of physical activity.
The department strives to deliver engaging, challenging and appropriate lessons in which students are physically active and develop a passion and enjoyment for the subject, improve their performance through skill acquisition and make good educational progress. Students will develop an array of skills in a range of activities including outwitting an opponent, how to work as a team and problem-solving skills. Through developing these skills and qualities, students will be equipped with the knowledge and understanding to develop their resilience and determination to succeed.
Currently students are assessed mainly through teacher observation, verbal questioning and feedback as well as peer and self-assessment. Assessment is based on the Head, Hands, Heart model which incorporates performance of skills and techniques, understanding of key tactical and compositional ideas, and the student’s ability to evaluate and consider improvement on their own and others’ performances. Underpinning this is the key concepts of theoretical understanding which are also assessed through verbal questioning and continual feedback.
The PE department aims to offer a diverse and engaging curriculum which challenges students both physically and academically. The department works closely with The Saints Foundation to deliver high quality rugby lessons for both girls and boys, developing links with Blackbrook Rugby Club. The department is also involved in a programme of competitions delivered through the town, ranging from athletics, football, rugby, rounders, indoor athletics and netball matches, festivals and tournaments. Students, regardless of their ability, are encouraged to attend after school clubs.
Students choose their options during year 9 and start a two-year course in year 10. The department currently offers GCSE PE for our students.
GCSE PE
This course is suitable for students who have an interest in the organisation of sport and how the body is working. It is essential that students participate in at least one sport outside of school and are involved in extracurricular provision provided by the department.
Assessment:
Students will sit two exam papers in Yr 11 (May/June).
Paper 1: Applied anatomy and physiology physical training – 30% of the course.
Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences, sports psychology, health, fitness and well-being – 30% of the course.
Practical Assessment – 30% of the course.
Students will be assessed in three sporting activities during the two year course and will also take part in a practical moderation day towards the end of year 11.
Analysing and Evaluating Performance – 10%
This is a written piece of coursework. Students will analyse and evaluate their own performance in one of their chosen practical sports.