PE

Introduction

All students at Greenwood Academy take part in Physical Education. We believe that sport and physical activity is a fundamental part of a child's wellbeing. Consequently, core PE is a compulsory subject for students in all year groups, including sixth form students.

Core PE

At KS3 students will study 6 of the following sports in depth.

Fitness

Rugby

Hockey

Netball

Football

Basketball

Badminton

Rounders

Softball

Rounders

At KS4 and 5 students will be given the opportunity to broaden their studies. In addition to the KS3 activities students will also be able to take part in the following activities.

Cricket

Table tennis

Trampolining

Level 2 BTEC Sport

At KS4 students will have the option to study BTEC Sport. As part of the course students will study four of the following five units:

Unit 1 - Fitness for Sport and Exercise

Unit 2 - Practical Sports Performance

Unit 3 - The Mind and Sports Performance

Unit 4: The Sports Performer in Action

Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities

For more information regarding the content of the course click here <insert hyperlink> to view the course specification.

https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Firsts/Sport/2012/Specification-and-sample-assessments/9781446936368_BTECFIRST_L12_AWARD_SPORT_Iss3.pdf