ProspectusKey Stage 3
Students in Years 7, 8 and some in Year 9 follow a varied programme.
- During the year students follow courses in:–
- Athletics (running, jumping and throwing)
- Games (invasion, net/wall, striking/fielding)
- Gymnastics (floor work, partner, group and apparatus work)
- Outdoor Education (problem solving, orienteering)
- Swimming (strokes, personal survival)
Each activity block lasts for approximately six lessons.
By the end of an activity block, each student will be graded on National Curriculum strands of assessment, helping to generate an ongoing bank of data regarding the individual’s progress and standards.
It is expected that all pupils will extend their sporting experiences in school by participating in at least one out of school sporting / exercise-related activity per week.
All pupils should be looking for ways to take part in at least 20-30 minutes of exercise a day (for a minimum of 5 days a week).School PE lessons provide 2 hours of activity a week and there are several extra-curricular clubs designed to extend and enrich pupils’ involvement in sport in addition. Pupils are encouraged to ask for advice from staff on their exercise regime and/or details of external clubs and organisations which may provide further opportunities outside of school.
GCSE
Many students follow GCSE Full Course in PE. They have discrete lessons each week, in addition to one double lesson of Core PE. (Year 10 has 2 GCSE lessons and Year 11 has 3.)
All other students have a Core PE double lesson per week. The Core PE programme allows students to select sports from a range of sporting activities. They pursue these activities during Years 10 and 11. All students additionally undertake a short block of athletics and swimming in the summer term.
Each activity block is undertaken for two blocks of between 6 and 8 weeks each. When writing reports, staff include comments to reflect National Curriculum assessment criteria.
Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
‘A’ Level Sport and PE is offered in the sixth form. It includes 30% practical coursework, 40% on physiological and psychological aspects and 30% in social, cultural, and historical aspects.
Students have to analyse and evaluate their own and others’ performances and are assessed internally (moderated externally) at the end of AS and A2 courses.
Course Aims
The aim of this course is to allow students to extend their knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principles within the area of physical activity. In addition the course aims to develop an ability to appreciate the relationship between theory and practice and to apply theoretical knowledge to develop understanding of practical performance in sport.Entry Requirements
The course will suit those students who have followed a GCSE PE Full Course in KS4.In order to consider/be considered for the course, students should be capable of at least some of the following:
- A or B grades in GCSE PE
- A or B grades in GCSE Science;
- ability to write coherently;
- have a keen interest in furthering knowledge and understanding of theoretical sporting principles;
- be prepared to apply themselves to study out of lesson time, through research and investigation when applicable;
- keen commitment to participation in at least one or two sports clubs outside school.
Assessment and Course Content
At this stage the content is provisional and may be subject to change.In Year 12 students work towards ‘AS’ level and in Year 13 students may go on to complete the full A level (A2 examinations).
‘A/S’ Level
The course consists of the following aspects:
Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 2 Section 1 Contemporary, Historical, Social, Moral and Cultural, Aspects of Physical Activity
AND Section 2 Psychological Aspects which Influence Performance
Unit 3 Coursework Project Minimum 1000 words based on one of a list of topics.
OR
Coursework Practical Demonstration of one sport (skills and competition) and Observation and Evaluation of the chosen sport.
‘A2’ (Full ‘A’ Level Examination)
Unit 4 Section 1 Contemporary, Historical, Social, Moral and Cultural Aspects of Physical Activity
AND Section 2 Psychological Aspects which Influence Performance
Unit 5 Section 1 Anatomy and Physiology
AND Section 2 Synoptic Assessment
Unit 6 Coursework Project Minimum 2000 words
OR Coursework Practical Demonstration of one sport (in conditional and full competitive situation) and Observation and Evaluation of this sport.
Career and Higher Education Opportunities
Opportunities include sports coaching, sports teaching, sports instructors in the armed forces, sports centre management, fitness instructor, personal trainer and sports journalismExtra Curricular
A wide range of activities is offered at lunchtime and after school clubs. These are run in the major games, athletics and swimming, as appropriate at different times of the year.School teams are run in rugby, netball, football, hockey, badminton, basketball, cross country, athletics, cricket and rounders.
