We offer all pupils a broad and balanced curriculum, designed to promote a positive attitude towards learning and exploring physical activity. Through a wide range of sports and activities, our curriculum aims to encourage health and fitness for current and future lifestyles, highlighting the enjoyment that there is to come from exercise. The department encourages all pupils to participate fully and experience new sports and activities in order to develop vital life skills such as safety, teamwork, communication and respect.
At Key Stage 3, pupils receive two hours of core PE every week, which is complemented by our busy and hugely popular extracurricular opportunities. We pride ourselves on our ‘sport for all’ ethos; pupils of all abilities and experiences are encouraged to attend clubs.
Our indoor facilities include a sports hall and a studio. Outdoors, we have an all-weather pitch, four netball courts, six tennis courts and fields for football, athletics and rounders.
In lessons, pupils follow two activities per term.
Year 7
Hockey - Skills taught include: grip and stance when holding a hockey stick; open stick dribbling; push passing; receiving a moving ball; knowledge and understanding of the rules of hockey.
Netball - Skills taught include: footwork (pivoting and landing work); passing technique and selection; basic marking and evasion skills; knowledge and understanding of the rules of netball.
Football - Skills taught include: ball control and dribbling; passing and receiving; stopping and turning with the ball; shooting technique; knowledge and understanding of the rules of football.
Badminton - Skills taught include: grip when holding the racket; footwork around the court; service technique and rules; overhead clear; overhead dropshot; knowledge and understanding of the rules of badminton.
Fitness - Pupils will explore: the importance of warming up and cooling down; individual fitness tests; basic components of fitness (speed, stamina, strength and suppleness); introduction to measuring heart rate.
Orienteering - Pupils will develop teamwork and problem-solving skills by searching for control points around the school site, learning how to orientate a map and navigate using a compass.
Dance - Pupils will explore the 5 dance actions and choreographic devices (levels, canon and dynamics) and use a motif to apply choreographic devices to a routine. They will also learn to evaluate peers’ performances.
Gymnastics - Pupils will explore individual skills such as balance, rolls, turns and jumps, and how to sequence movements into a routine and evaluate peers’ performances.
Athletics - Pupils will learn the correct techniques and competitive rules for a range of track and field events.
Rounders - Skills taught include: basic fielding techniques such as passing, catching, long and short barrier; batting technique and targeting; basic fielding and batting strategies; knowledge and understanding of the rules of rounders.
Cricket - Skills taught include: basic fielding techniques such as passing, catching, long and short barrier; batting and bowling technique; basic fielding and batting tactics; knowledge and understanding of the rules of cricket. Tennis - Skills taught include: forehand and backhand technique; service technique and rules; knowledge and understanding of the rules of tennis.
Year 8
Hockey - Pupils will develop their application of the push pass within competition and learn how to hit and sweep to add variety to pass selection. Pupils will also learn basic offensive and defensive strategies in order to achieve success within competition.
Netball - Pupils will develop passing accuracy and selection whilst under pressure. Defensive stages will be explored as well as how to apply offensive principles to outwit opponents.
Football - Pupils will improve ball control and develop accurate passing and learn how to tackle safely. Principles such as support, width and depth will be explored through game play to see how these can be used to influence the opposition.
Badminton - Pupils will develop their service technique, differentiating between both high and low service. They will improve basic shot technique and learn how to perform the overhead smash and underarm drive. Basic tactics will be applied to competition.
Fitness - Pupils will explore: methods of training for different components of fitness; the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of training relative to the performer; basic knowledge of the effects of exercise on different body systems.
Dance - Pupils will develop their understanding and application of choreographic devices for a set theme.
Gymnastics - Pupils will explore partnered balance work (counter balance, counter tension, partial and full weight beating) and develop knowledge of health and safety such as how to set up gymnastics apparatus. Pupils will also develop routine choreography.
Trampolining - Pupils will gain knowledge of health and safety and roles for spotters, performers and coaches. They will develop height, control and technique when performing basic shapes, seat landings, front landings, back landings and somersaults. As their technique develops, pupils will sequence movements and develop evaluative skills.
Athletics - Pupils will develop techniques and knowledge of competitive rules for a range of track and field events.
Rounders - Pupils will develop a detailed knowledge of the rules and improve their application of tactics to batting and fielding play.
Cricket - Pupils will develop their bowling technique and revise defensive shots. Pupils will improve their application of drive shots and learn how to select the type of shot depending on ball placement.
Tennis - Pupils will develop their forehand and backhand shot and learn how to volley and apply increased accuracy to their shots. Pupils will also explore tactics for singles and doubles games.
Year 9
Hockey - Pupils will develop their application of tactics and strategies using the ‘Sports Education’ model. Pupils will also learn how to apply short and long corners within competition.
Netball - Pupils will develop their application of tactics and strategies using the ‘Sports Education’ model to improve success at centre passes, side and back lines, and movement in and around the shooting circle.
Football - Pupils will develop their application of tactics and strategies using the ‘Sports Education’ model to improve success when penetrating the defence and using channels to outwit opponents.
Badminton - Pupils will build on their service technique, differentiating between high, low, drive and flick serves. They will improve shot selection and delivery within competition and gain a deeper understanding of the using tactics when playing doubles.
Fitness - Pupils will gain a deeper understanding of how exercise affects different body systems, exploring both aerobic and anaerobic training as well as principles of fitness such as rest and recovery, overtraining and reversibility.
Dance - Pupils will develop a deeper understanding of choreographic devices and apply to their own choreography based on a set theme surrounding musicality.
Gymnastics - Pupils will be introduced to vaulting, developing shoulder strength and run-up technique. Vaulting techniques will include: squat on, straddle on, squat through, straddle over and side vault. Handspring progressions and safe support for handstands will also be explored.
Trampolining - Pupils will develop their knowledge of health and safety and roles for spotters, performers and coaches. They will develop height, control and technique when performing a range of techniques, including seat landings with twists and somersaults. They will incorporate skills into a short routine and provide specific feedback to their own and others performances.
Athletics - Pupils will continue to develop techniques and knowledge of competitive rules for a range of track and field events. They will also take an active role in officiating events.
Rounders - Pupils will reinforce their knowledge of the rules and scoring system and develop an advanced understanding of tactics when batting and fielding. Pupils will be encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities to coach peers and improve performance.
Cricket - Pupils will revise defensive and drive shots before learning how to perform advanced shots such as the pull or cut. They will develop their understanding of tactics and apply advanced strategies when batting and fielding. A bigger onus on officiating and coaching will be placed on pupils.
Tennis - Pupils will explore how topspin affects the outcome of their shots and how this can be used to influence the outcome. They will develop serving techniques in order to improve speed and power and consider more advanced tactics within competition.
At Key Stage 4, pupils receive two hours of core PE every fortnight, which is supported by the vast array of extracurricular activities offered to pupils. We pride ourselves on our ‘sport for all’ ethos; pupils of all abilities and experiences are encouraged to attend clubs. Our indoor facilities include a sports hall and a studio. Outdoors, we have an all-weather pitch, four netball courts, six tennis courts and fields for football, athletics and rounders
Each half term, pupils are able to select a new physical activity to participate in. A range of options are included in order to cater to individual needs and preferences.
Outdoor games - Outdoor games include football, hockey, tag rugby and ultimate frisbee. Within this option, pupils focus on their application of principles of play within competition and analysis of performance within teams.
Indoor games - Indoor games include netball, basketball, handball, badminton, table tennis and volleyball. Within this option, pupils focus on their application of principles of play within competition and analysis of performance within teams.
Alternative activities - Alternative activities include goal ball, seated volleyball, dodgeball, benchball, longball and a range of unique games such as our interpretation of the ‘crystal maze’ or ‘gymnastics rounders’. This option promotes problem-solving and decision making within a range of alternative activities. Fitness - Within fitness, pupils will explore a variety of fitness classes and learn how to take responsibility for their own fitness levels. They will also learn how to safely use free weights.
Fitness - Within fitness, pupils will explore a variety of fitness classes and learn how to take responsibility for their own fitness levels. They will also learn how to safely use free weights.
Tennis - Within tennis, pupils will be able to develop their knowledge and application of a range of skills taught within Key Stage 3. They will focus on game play and consider how tactics and strategies for single and doubles matches can be applied to maximise success.
Striking and fielding - Striking and fielding includes rounders, cricket and stoolball. Pupils will be able to develop their knowledge and application of a range of skills taught within Key Stage 3. They will focus on game play and consider how tactics and strategies can be applied to maximise success.
GCSE Physical Education is a two year course that prepares pupils with the knowledge, skills and values needed to understand how physical activity benefits health, fitness and wellbeing. This course incorporates both theoretical and practical learning that will challenge pupil's ability to be critical when analysing performance. Pupils will draw from a number of strands such as human biology, psychology, performance analysis, biomechanics and personal training. They will be required to apply knowledge to key global influences within the sporting sector as well as their own performance.
GCSE Specification: Edexcel
1 hour and 30 minutes written examination. Combination of multiple-choice, short answer and extended writing questions.
80 marks
Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology
Topic 2: Movement analysis
Topic 3: Physical training
Topic 4 Use of data
1 hour and 15 minutes written exam
Combination of multiple-choice, short answer and extended writing questions.
60 marks
Topic 1: Health, fitness and well-being
Topic 2: Sport psychology
Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences
Topic 4: Use of data
Internally marked
Externally moderated
105 marks (35 marks per activity)
Pupils must participate in three separate activities:
One must be a team activity.
One must be an individual activity.
The final activity can be a free choice.
20 marks
Pupils must produce a PEP consisting of:
Aim and planning analysis
Carrying out and monitoring the PEP
Evaluation of the PEP
What are the benefits of this course?
This course is designed to give pupils transferrable skills that allow them to pursue a route within the sporting sector. Whether this be through further education, recreational management, leisure activities or the fitness industry, this course will provide pupils with the underpinning knowledge to excel.
Core PE for both Years 12 and 13 is an excellent opportunity for pupils to remain active and to help relieve stress and tension. Key Stage 5 pupils receive two hours of core PE every fortnight where they are able to choose from a wide range of physical activities. These include:
Table Tennis
Badminton
Basketball
Handball
Football
Ultimate Frisbee
Tag Rugby
Netball
Volleyball
Dodgeball
Benchball
Tennis
Rounders
Cricket
Stoolball
Fitness; walking; running
This is supported by our extensive and hugely popular extracurricular opportunities. We pride ourselves on our ‘sport for all’ ethos; pupils of all abilities and experiences are encouraged to attend clubs.
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