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Physical Education

Curriculum

Departments

Physical Education

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Aims

  • PE is one of the most important subjects that students can study at secondary school, because it equips them with the skills, tools and experiences to enable them to maintain their own levels of physical and mental health for the rest of their life.  

  • We aspire for all students to lead healthy and active lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood, therefore we place a great deal of importance on students forming a positive relationship with physical education.  

  • In the PE department, we are committed to ensuring our curriculum is challenging to all students, but scaffolded so all students can achieve their full potential.  

  • To enable all students to access the breadth of content and depth of skills, we have devised a curriculum that gives students the opportunity to explore concepts and ideas, alongside the development of knowledge and skills at a pace and level of challenge that are appropriate to the needs and abilities of all. 

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Staff

Mr Pirie
Mr Murray
Mr Munyard
Mr Wilson
Mr O’Loan
Mr Gray

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard."

- Tim Notke

Key Stage 3

KS3 is the phase where we aim to build and nurture students’ enthusiasm through experiencing a wide range of activity areas and provide learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Pupils will actively participate in: 

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  • Swimming 

  • Gymnastics 

  • Fitness 

  • Trampolining 

  • Basketball 

  • Athletics 

  • Football 

  • Rugby 

  • Cricket 

  • Hockey 

  • Racket Sports 

  • Cross Country 

Key Stage 4

BTEC First Award in Sport (Level 2)​

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This is 4 units over 2 years: 

  • Fitness for Sport and Exercise (External Exam) 

  • Practical Performance in Sport (Internal Assessment) 

  • Applying the Principles of Personal Training (Internal Assessment) 

  • Leading Sports Activities (Internal Assessment) â€‹

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CCEA Level 2 Occupational Studies Environment and Society 

  • Unit 51 - Running a Leisure Event (50%)

  • Unit 52 - Sports Leadership (50%)​

Post 16

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (Single Award)

 

Mandatory Units:

  • Unit 1 – Body systems and the effects of physical activity (External exam) (90 credits).

  • Unit 2 – Sports coaching and activity leadership (Internally assessed) (90 credits).

  • Unit 3 - Sports organisation and development (External exam) (60 credits).

     

Optional Units:

  • Unit 8 – Organisation of sports events (Internally assessed) (60 credits).

  • Unit 18 – Practical skills in sports and physical activities (Internally assessed) (60 credits).​​

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OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Double Award)

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The units are the same as Single Award with these additional units:

  • Unit 4 - Working safely in Sport, Exercise, health and Leisure (External Exam)

  • Unit 5 - Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise (Internal Assessment)

  • Unit 11 - Physical Activity for specific groups (Internal Assessment)

  • Unit 17 - Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation (Internal Assessment)

  • Unit 13 - Health and Fitness testing for Sport and Exercise (Internal Assessment)

Skills Developed

  • Performance

  • Officiating

  • Strategic/tactical thinking

  • Evaluation

  • Planning

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Problem solving

  • Decision-making

  • Creativity

  • Using Maths

  • Using ICT

  • Self-management

Career Areas

  • Physiotherapy

  • Sports coaching

  • Leisure centre attendant

  • PE Teacher

  • Youth club leader

  • Sports scientist

  • Fitness Professional

  • Football Coach

  • Gym Instructor

  • Performance Analyst

  • Sports Coordinator

  • Sports Development Manager

  • Strength & Conditioning Coach

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