Concept Curriculum

A concept curriculum is used with the KS3 practical delivery within lessons. The curriculum is developed so that all students will experience a wide range of different sport and physical activities across the key stage for them to develop their skills and abilities within these activities. Within each Year group, 4 different concepts will be delivered alongside the practical activities being delivered. These concepts are key skills and experience that can be delivered through the vehicle of practical activities that will have an impact in helping develop well rounded students with skills that will be used later in life. This gives PE at Smithdon High School an extra dimension and importance as it teaches life skills whilst also developing students' understanding of sport and the importance of life-long physical activity contributing to a healthy lifestyle when they leave school.

Each concept has 6 main themes that are delivered through the lessons. This can be outlined in the tables below for each ear of the key stage.

The design of the concept curriculum within PE allows students to explore a ‘Know, Show and Grow’ assessment model which directly links to OFSTED’s ‘3 pillars of progression in PE’. This can be outlined in the diagram below.

Each lesson will have a Know, Show and Grow (in concept topics) lesson objectives that will be clearly demonstrated to students and frequently referred to both during and at the end of lessons to assess students knowledge and understanding.

Students will be assessed after each activity on the Know, Show and Grow models. For each activity students will be given a score out of 10 for teh Know and Show elements. For activities that have been taught alongside a concept, students will also be assessed in the Grow model. Trough having a Know and Grow model within the curriculum, it means all students, regardless of physical ability will be be able to achieve and succeed by explaining declarative knowledge regarding motor competence, rules tactics and strategies and healthy participation, along with demonstrating the key concepts both within a PE context but also applying them to other situations in life outside of sport and physical activity.