Physical Education

Welcome to Dumbarton Academy’s Physical Education Department!

We are dedicated to striving for excellence and supporting every learner to become curious, ambitious, respectful, and equality-minded. Our aim is to develop personal qualities, cognitive skills, physical competencies, and fitness through a wide variety of activities while celebrating the success of our young people and providing them a platform to express themselves.

In the Broad General Education (BGE) phase, students can enjoy sports and activities such as football, rugby, basketball, badminton, netball, athletics, table tennis, gymnastics, dance, softball, volleyball, hockey and minor games. S3 pupils have the opportunity to choose pathways in wellbeing, performance, or sports leadership — enhancing practical skills, mental and physical wellbeing, or leadership through supporting local primary schools. They can also select PE Studies to prepare for senior phase progressions.

At the senior phase, learners can pursue qualifications including National levels 4/5 PE, Higher PE, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation and Refereeing. We look forward to helping you grow and succeed both on and off the field!