PE

The basic philosophy of this subject is to promote physical activity and lead a healthy lifestyle. Students are encouraged to participate fully in lessons and to strive for personal improvement. Within this framework students are made aware of the positive values of Physical Education and Sport in terms of their physiological, psychological and social benefits.

In Years 7, 8 and 9 students follow a curriculum based on the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum. There are four main components which students will be exposed to:

- Acquiring and developing skills.

- Selecting and applying skills, tactics and compositional ideas.

- Evaluating and improving performance.

- Develop their knowledge and understanding of fitness and health.

These are the main areas of physical activity every student will follow:

1. Games - use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games. This will be taught through the following games:

- Invasion (Basketball, Netball, Hockey, Football and Rugby)

- Net/wall (Volleyball and Badminton)

- Striking/fielding (Rounders and Cricket)

2. Dance/Gymnastics - students create and perform sequences on the floor and using equipment.

3. Athletics - students will be exposed to running, jumping and throwing events, developing technique and learning to work to maximal levels.

4. Outdoor and Adventurous Activities - presenting intellectual and physical challenges, students will be encouraged to work in a team and individually, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems.

5. Health Related Fitness - students will learn a range of training methods and how to adapt these to their individual needs.

All classes will complete a three year cycle and cover the sports and activities outlined above. Each class will follow its own sequence of sports. Athletics is one of the only activities that is always covered by all classes at the same time and every year. This is between April and May, as a build up to the annual Athletics Final.

Programme of study Y7

Throughout the year students will cover the following sports:

- Football

- Hockey

- Rugby

- Dance

- Athletics

- Rounders

Programme of study Y8

Throughout the year students will cover the following sports:

- Volleyball

- Basketball

- Gymnastics

- Outdoor & Adventurous Activities

- Athletics

- Rounders

Programme of study Y9

Throughout the year students will cover the following sports:

- Badminton

- Netball

- Cricket

- Health Related Fitness

- Athletics

- Rounders

Assessment

Each sport or activity is assessed at the end of their 6 week unit of work. These grades appear on their annual report. The level of attainment or performance at each sport or activity is measured against set standards.

Award: GCSE

Awarding Body:  AQA

Specification Code: 8252

Specification Website: AQA GCSE Physical Education

The course is designed for pupils who enjoy sports and practise them competitively on a regular basis.

Work is split into theory and practical lessons.  

All theory exams will be sat at the end of the two year course.  

Practical assessments will take place throughout the course.  

All students will be assessed in the same sporting disciplines within their lessons in school.  

They can also opt to be assessed in their chosen sport after school hours. 

Subject Content and Assessment

The full GCSE award is split into 60% theory and 40% practical.  This will be assessed in two exam papers and 3 sports as follows: 

Paper 1: The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport.  30%

• • Written Examination (1 hour 15 minutes) 78 Marks 

  • Multiple choice / objective test questions. Short answer and extended writing questions.

  • Content:

    • The human body and movement in physical activity and sport. 

    • Applied anatomy and physiology 

    • Movement analysis 

    • Physical training 

    • Use of data 

Paper 2: Socio-Cultural influences and well-being in Physical Activity and Sport. 30%

• • Written Examination (1 hour 15 minutes) 78 Marks 

  • Multiple choice / objective test questions. Short answer questions and extended writing questions.

  • Content

    • Sports psychology

    • Socio-cultural influences 

    • Health, fitness and well-being 

    • Use of data 

Practical assessment in physical activity and sport. 100 Marks 40%

Two sections: 

Performance assessment (practical assessment) (30% - 75 marks) 

• Part 1: Skills (10 Marks per activity)

  • 1. Students must demonstrate their ability to develop and apply the core skills/techniques in increasingly demanding and progressive drills in each of their three chosen activities. Progressive drills may start with the skill in isolation but should aim to increase pressure and incorporate direct competition in conditioned drills. This must not be in the full context of the activity. 

    2. Students will be assessed holistically based on the overall performance of all of the core skills/ techniques listed for each activity, in increasingly demanding and progressive drills. 

• Part 2: Full context (15 Marks per activity)

  • 1. Students must demonstrate their ability to apply the core skills/techniques, specific to their position where appropriate, in the full context of each of their three chosen activities. 

Performance analysis assessment (analysis and evaluation)

• Performance analysis assessment (analysis and evaluation) analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity. (10% of overall mark – 25 marks)

• Students will analyse and evaluate their own performance or the performance of another person.

• Sports that pupils can be assessed on:                     

Association football
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Dance
Handball
Hockey
Hurling
Lacrosse
Netball
Rowing
Rugby
Squash
Table tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Boxing
Athletics
Canoeing/kayaking
Cycling
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics (artistic)
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Equestrian
Rock climbing
Skiing
Snowboarding
Swimming
Trampolining
Acrobatic gymnastics
Figure Skating
Futsal
Sailing
Water Polo

A Level 2 Cambridge National qualification is the equivalent to a GCSE and gives you the chance to put your learning into practice, develop skills and build your confidence.

Specification

Course Structure

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate (GCSE equivalent), students must achieve all three units. The units carry a weighting of 40% (R184), 40% (R185) and 20% (R187). The qualification will be graded with a Pass, Merit or Distinction. If the student’s overall grade does not meet level 2 standard, he/she could still be awarded a level 1 certificate.

This is a vocational course that will encourage students to think for themselves about the study of sport and the application to real life practical sport and leadership. They will study contemporary issues that affect sport,  play and lead sporting activities and explore the world of outdoor sport or the media.

As part of the Cambridge National, you will cover:

•how technology is used in sport

•how to develop as a team player and how to develop as a leader

•plan, deliver and evaluate your own sports activity session

•performing in front of an audience

•the connection between sport and media, and the different ways that sport is represented

•local and national outdoor activities, how to prepare and benefit from them.

You will develop a range of skills to help you succeed not only in the workplace but in other subjects too. These skills include: 

•analytical skills

•creative thinking

•leadership

•research and planning

•Team working

•Verbal communication and presentation skills.

No matter what you progress on to – the skills you will learn from a Cambridge National will prepare you for the future.

Mandatory Units 

Unit Code - R184

Title - Contemporary Issues in Sport.

How is it assessed? Written paper, OCR set and marked - 1 hour and a half. 

Unit Code - R185

Title - Performance and leadership in sports activities.

How is it assessed? Centre-Assessed Tasks

Optional units

The centre will choose one of the following modules to complete. 

Unit Code - R186

Title - Sport and the media

How is it assessed? Centre-assessed tasks

Unit Code - R187

Title - Increasing awareness of outdoor and adventurous activities.

How is it assessed? Centre-assessed tasks

Contemporary Issues in Sport  (exam) - Topic breakdown

Topic Area 1: Issues which affect participation in sport

Topic Area 2: The role of sport in promoting values

Topic Area 3: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country.

Topic Area 4: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport.

Topic Area 5: The use of technology in sport.

Note: Students can combine this Short Course (6 credits) with a CoPE Handbook (6 credits) to achieve a Level 2 equivalent qualification (12 credits).

Award:  ASDAN Short Course credits

Awarding Body: ASDAN

Specification Code: n/a

Specification Website:  ASDAN Sport and Fitness

These non GCSE Short Courses are multi-level, the focus is on completing challenges and skills development according to individual ability, rather than attainment at a specific level. The Sports and Fitness Short Course gives candidates the opportunity to develop and accredit their practical sporting ability, as well as building knowledge on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.     

The modules studied in the Sports and Fitness Short Course are: 

• Sports Participation

• Health, Fitness & Nutrition

• Researching Sport

• Sport in the Community

• Coaching and Officiating

• The Environment

• Working in Sport

Award:  A-Level

Awarding Body: AQA

Specification Code: 7582

Specification Website: AQA A-Level Physical Education

Institution: Bayside/Westside

This course is mainly theoretical with the practical examination component having to be completed by the students in their free time. Therefore, students must participate regularly in local leagues and competitions in order to fulfil their practical course requirements. The following are the sports that they can be assessed on: 

Amateur boxing
Association football
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Tennis
Canoeing
Cricket
Cycling
Dance
Diving
Equestrian
Kayaking
Gaelic football
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Hockey
Hurling
Lacrosse
Netball
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby league
Rugby union
Sculling
Skiing
Snowboarding
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Trampolining
Volleyball

Subject Content

1. Applied anatomy and physiology 

2. Skill acquisition

3. Sport and society

4. Exercise physiology

5. Biomechanical movement 

6. Sport psychology

7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport 

 A Level candidates will develop their understanding of physiological, psychological and biomechanical aspects that optimise performance. They will explore and evaluate the impact of contemporary issues such as technology on sport and the performer. They will also be given the opportunity to use their own knowledge and understanding developed during the course to improve their own personal performance. 

Assessment

Component 1: Written Paper

• • Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport.  (Topic 1,2,3 and 7)

  • 35%

  • 2 hour written paper 105 marks

  • Combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. 

Component 2: Written Paper

• • Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. (Topics 4, 5,6,7) 

  • 35%

  • 2 hour written paper 105 marks 

  • Combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

Component 3: NEA 

• • Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport. 

  • 30%

  • 90 marks

  • Internal assessment, external moderation.