Subject
Physical Education
Course details
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.