Head of Department - Corrin Hosier
Introduction
Aims - The Physical Education Department aims to offer experiences which will enable students to enjoy different forms of activity through performing, planning, evaluating and working with others. Students should understand the importance of an active lifestyle in the maintenance of good health and be equipped to pursue sport in their leisure time.
Staffing - The Physical Education Department has a complement of specialist teachers and is assisted by members of other departments in curricular and extra curricular work. The Head of Department is assisted by a Second in Department.
Facilities - The school has two sites, both of which have a gymnasium, playing fields and tennis/netball courts. In addition, at the lower school, there is a separate area for jumping events in athletics. The department enjoys the use of the hall at both sites for some activities and the lower site in home to the Aspire Centre and has use of facilities there during the school day.
Extra Curriculum Activities - These cover all areas of our curriculum and are very well supported with students achieving local and national recognition.
Department News - 2007 - 08
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Key Stage 3 - Years 7, 8 and 9
How many lessons do pupils have per week? Pupils in KS3 have two one-hour lessons per week.
How are pupils grouped? The majority of lessons are taught in mixed gender and ability groups with some activities being taught in gender groupings or experience groupings.
What do pupils learn? In Years 7-9 students follow a curriculum of gymnastics and trampolining, dance, health and fitness, athletics and games in line with the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3.
Key Stage 4 - Years 10 and 11
All pupils take PE core at Key stage 4 and there is the option for pupils to study GCSE PE.
Physical Education - Core
What will I learn?
- You will continue to study many of the activities that you have studied at KS3, namely Football, Netball, Basketball, Badminton, Dance and Fitness. You will also have the opportunity to try new activities such as Rugby, Pop Lacrosse and Aerobics.
- More emphasis is placed on developing your overall understanding of each activity, especially coaching and officiating.
- You may also have the opportunity to follow a Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership.
What is the structure of the course?
- You will have two lessons each week and you will need your P.E kit for both.
- You will remain in the same group throughout the year and your teacher will decide the activities you study.
- National Curriculum guidelines state that you must study a range of activities from at least two of the following areas: Games, Gymnastics, Dance, swimming, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and Athletics.
How will I be assessed?
- Your teacher will assess you with particular emphasis on effort and ability.
- These scores will be used for reporting and monitoring within the department.
- It is possible to be assessed in coaching or officiating instead of performance if you wish.
What skills and interests do I need to have?
- Always bring the correct kit to lessons.
- Always try your best.
- Be prepared to develop individual skills within a game.
- Take responsibility for evaluating and improving your own performance.
What courses or employment could I progress to at the end of my course?
Successful completion in this subject at Level 2 (GCSE C or above) will allow you to have a range of options in 2010. If you wish to progress to a Level 3 (AS/A2, BTEC) in this subject, you are required to have a minimum of a C grade at Level 2 (GCSE).
GCSE PE may be required in a number of training programmes, by employers or as an entry requirement for other subjects at advanced level.
GCSE Physical Education
What will I learn?
You will study , in depth , a number of sports and learn to analyse both your own and others performance.
You study a number of theoretical components namely:
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Health Related Fitness - Definitions of Health and Fitness, Diet, Exercise, Hygiene and Safety,
Physiological and Psychological Factors affecting Performance, Components of Fitness, Methods of Fitness Training, Body Types and Prevention of injuries.
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Sport Within Society - Organisation of Sport (Facilities, Local and National Organisation of Sport, International Sport), Sponsorship, Media, Politics and Sport. Factors affecting Individual Participation and Social and Cultural Aspects.
What is the structure of the course?
- Practical coursework is worth 60% of your final grade. This includes your marks for your four best sports plus a written project on one of those activities.
- Examples of activities taught within school include football, basketball, netball, hockey, badminton, softball, rounders and tennis (it is possible to be assessed on others e.g. dance, cricket, trampolining or athletics).
- The theory exam is worth 40% of your final grade.
- You will have three lessons each week. One lesson will always be a practical lesson, one will always be a theory lesson and the third will be either theory or practical depending on the needs of each group.
How will I be assessed?
- Your teacher will assess each practical activity taught within school. You will be graded on your performance of individual skills in isolation as well as how well you perform those skills in a game situation.
- You will also be expected to adopt different roles within each sport i.e. coach, referee or captain.
- Towards the end of the course an external moderator will come into school to assess the marks you have been given for both your practical performance and written project.
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It is possible to be assessed in sports not offered within school . If you wish this to happen then you will need to make sure that there is an expert (usually your coach) who could assist the P.E staff in assessing you. Examples of sports that have been assessed in this way in recent years include swimming, horse riding, rugby and golf.
- Your theory work is assessed using a 2 hour written exam and is externally marked.
What skills and interests do I need to have?
- You should be at least a level 5L in the majority of activities you have studied at KS3.
- You must have a keen interest in sport and be prepared to study each one in depth.
- You must be prepared to always bring your kit to practical lessons.
- You must be willing to work hard in the written aspects of the course.
What courses or employment could I progress to at the end of my course ?
Successful completion in this subject at Level 2 (GCSE C or above) will allow you to have a range of options in 2010. If you wish to progress to a Level 3 (AS/A2, BTEC) in this subject, you are required to have a minimum of a C grade at Level 2 (GCSE).
GCSE Physical Education may be required in a number of training programs, by employers or as an entryrequirement for other subjects at advanced level.
Key Stage 5 - Years 12 and 13
Pupils can opt for AS and A2 PE at KS5.
AS and A2 Physical Education
What will I learn?
AS
- Anatomy (specifically the skeletal, muscular, circulatory and respiratory systems)
- Skill Acquisition (how we learn and improve our skill level in sport)
- Contemporary Issues (the role of modern sport in schools and society)
- Practical performance in two chosen sports and a written personal performance portfolio for one of those sports.
A2
- Exercise Physiology (what happens to our body systems during exercise and how we prepare for exercise)
- Psychology (The role our minds plays in sport)
- Historical Studies (How sport has changed in the last 200 years)
- Comparative Studies (Comparing sport and PE in UK, Australia, USA and France)
- Practical performance and verbal analysis in one sport of your choice
Who is the course for?
- Students who have an interest in physical education and sport
- Pupils who have achieved at least a C grade in their PE or Science GCSE.
- Students who wish to pursue a career in the sport, PE or leisure industry.
- Students who enjoy studying the theoretical aspects of PE and Sport
What do I need to know/be able to do before taking this course?
- An ability to use a range of learning styles to develop your knowledge
- Be able to take focused notes
- Be able to carry out research and investigations on an individual basis
- Be self-motivated so that research can be completed
What is the structure of the course?
AS Unit 1
Comprises the three theory elements of the course as outlined above.
A2 Unit 3
Comprises three of the four theoretical units as outlined above.
AS Unit 2
Your practical performance in two chosen sports and a written personal performance portfolio in one
of those sports.
A2 Unit 4
Your practical performance in one sport of your choice (must be one of the sports studied at AS Unit 2). You will also be graded in your ability to verbally analyse a performance in your chosen sport.
How will I be assessed?
AS Unit 1
2 hour exam sat at the end of the course.
A2 Unit 3
2 � hour exam sat at the end of the course
AS Unit 2
Sports are assessed during the academic year and moderated at the end of the course
A2 Unit 4
Sport are assessed during by the end of March and moderated at the end of the course
What courses or employment could I progress to at the end of my course?
This course will prepare you for degree level study at University or College, for example courses in Sports therapy, physiotherapy, teaching, coaching, psychology or sports history. You could also progress straight to employment in the sport and leisure industry, for example as a coach and trainee in a leisure centre.
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