PE

Why study PE?

In PE, pupils are offered a unique platform where they can promote their physical development and well-being. PE allows pupils to strive and excel through varied sporting experiences and helps develop confidence, social skills and leadership opportunities.

Throughout PE, pupils are able to explore, identify and evaluate their own experiences in sport and gain the confidence they need to be part of a team, work tactically and develop the skills needed to become leaders in chosen areas.

PE allows pupils to master in specific sports through enrichment and allows pupils to compete against other BwD schools. PE allows pupils to improve their mental, social, and physical health by offering pupils a broader curriculum and enrichment clubs.

The curriculum is designed with progression through motor skills, rules, strategies and tactics and the promotion of healthy participation.

How will I study PE?

Pupils study PE through both declarative and procedural knowledge. The curriculum is sequenced to maximise the pupils to know and do more in PE. Progression of knowledge is built over time from simple to complex through a range of physical activities and sports. Activities are selected for pupils to recall prior knowledge and apply similarities and differences between selected activities.

What will I study at Key Stage 3?

Pupils will study a wide range of physical activities in KS3. They will learn the importance sports has on improving physical, mental and social well-being. We embed fundamental skills (running, jumping, throwing, balance, coordination) through a variety of sporting activities. Pupils will grow in knowledge and experience of games (netball, futsal, badminton, rounders, basketball) and in gymnastics and creative movement. Pupils will also learn leadership skills including the ability to officiate sporting matches.

Pupils will experience competitive sports and performance in Winter and Summer sports days and through competitive game experience. They will learn about how their body adapts and changes (long and short term) due to physical activity. They will understand basic theory (muscles, bones, components of fitness) and apply this knowledge practically.

The study of outdoor adventurous activities helps to develop their problem-solving skills, communication and language skills, decision-making, risk-taking, teamwork, social and leadership skills.

Throughout KS3, table tennis is introduced and developed, and all pupils are given the opportunity to gain an officiating award in Table Tennis. Pupils will participate in indoor and Field Athletics.

We link sports to sporting events in our learning, for example, Wimbledon to tennis, FIFA World Cup to football, athletics to the Olympics, and games included in the Commonwealth Games.

What will I study at Key Stage 4?

In Physical Education in KS4 Core, we build upon the skills learnt during KS3 to further master the skills they have been learning and focus on sports for life. Pupils will tackle further demanding physical activities and sports, and pupils will look to promote an active, healthy lifestyle through developing a passion for sport.

Pupils can opt to study GCSE PE or NCFE Award in Health and Fitness.

Pupils who opt to study GCSE PE will study 3 sports in depth, developing their knowledge and understanding through practical involvement. They will enjoy the opportunity to improve their healthy active lifestyle by creating and following a PEP (Personal Exercise Programme), which in turn will improve their performance. Pupils will investigate the theory of applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training and the use of data to improve performance. Pupils will also look at the wider context of sport on socio-cultural influences and sports psychology.

The NCFE level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness is designed for learners who want an introduction to health and fitness that includes a vocational and project-based element.
The course focuses on physical health and fitness combined with a theoretical understanding of sporting performance and industries linked with sports.

The course covers 8 modules in unit 1; Skeletal System, Muscular System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Energy Systems, Effects of Health and Fitness activities on the body, Understanding health and fitness and the components of fitness, Understanding the principles of training. These units will be assessed with an exam.
Within Unit 2 Pupils complete a synoptic assessment, designing a suitable training program covering the following topics; Lifestyle Factors, Fitness Testing, Training Methods, Optimising a health and fitness program, Health and fitness analysis and goal setting, The structure of a health and fitness program’ Health and Safety.

Assessment at Key Stage 4

GCSE PE  EDEXCEL 1PE0

NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness

Enrichment

PE offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and the faculty organise a range of educational visits throughout the year.
PE offers ‘have-a-go’ style clubs and enrichment, as well as competitive opportunities and teams. Pupils can take part in school-wide competitions, as well as representing the school in local and national competitions and leagues.   Sporting equipment is available for pupils to borrow during lunchtime and break.

Careers

A good grade in PE will allow pupils to choose A Levels (or a Level 3 BTEC course in Sports) and further study that could eventually lead to a career within the sporting industry.  It will also show that you have a broader range of skills, both physically and socially.

Physical education lends itself to a range of careers in sports and fitness as well as other industries that you may not have considered before. For example, did you know that many nutritionists, physical therapists and chiropractors have a degree in PE? Some careers that you could consider doing with PE include:

• Sports science
• PE teacher
• Physiotherapist
• Professional sportsperson
• Sports coach/consultant
• Sports policy at local and national level
• Diet and fitness instructor
• Personal trainer

The BTEC Level 3 National in Sports will give learners practice in developing employability skills. the learner will develop skills in the following three main categories:

• cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology
• intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation
• interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.

These employability skills will support learners in a wide variety of jobs. Specifically, this course will develop skills and knowledge that will allow progression into careers such as sports medicine, physiotherapy, sports science, biomechanics, personal trainer/fitness instructor, PE teacher, professional sportsperson, sports media and many more.

Useful resources and revision support

• BBC Bitesize
• BBC Sport
• PE videos
• Daydream booklet (available from PE)
• PE booklets and textbooks (available from PE)
• Health and fitness course content
• The EverLearner