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Physical Education

Welcome to the Physical Education Department

"The important thing in Physical Education is not winning but the taking part.  The essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well."  - Baron Pierre de Coubertin

Head of Department:

Mr Byrne
e-mail: abyrne38.310@parkhighstanmore.org.uk

Introduction

The Physical Education department at Park High School offers a wide variety of sporting opportunities both in curriculum and extra-curricular time. All students are encouraged to lead a healthy and active lifestyle and learn the skills in order to continue this into adulthood. Students will develop their physical and cognitive skills and understanding in all lessons.

Park High School has a strong tradition of sporting success and is proud to enter competitive teams to all borough competitions. Our facilities include a Cricket Wicket, full-size Football pitch, Sports Hall (with Basketball / Badminton / Volleyball courts), Table Tennis indoor and outdoor tables, Gymnastics teaching space and outdoor Netball and Basketball courts.

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3, all students will experience a wide variety of activities. During curriculum time there is a particular focus on Volleyball, Netball, Table Tennis, Gymnastics (including Trampolining), Fitness, Cricket, Athletics and Rounders. There are also opportunities to participate in Football, Basketball, Badminton and Cross-Country. We offer all of these activities as part of our extensive extra-curricular programme.

Students are assessed in developing skills and applying skills for each activity. Students are also assessed on their ability to analyse and evaluate aspects of Physical Education.

Students are taught in mixed gender and mixed ability classes to ensure that every student is given the opportunity to access all outcomes.

Overall, we aim to offer a variety of activities that encourage students to appreciate the many benefits of sport, recreation and Physical Education.

Year 7

Autumn Spring Summer

Tag Rugby

Netball

Fitness

Basketball

Gymnastics

Volleyball

Table Tennis

Cricket

Rounders

Athletics

Football

Trampolining

Knowledge Organisers:

Overview

Aims (of all PE units) are to ensure that all students: 

- Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities. 

- Are physically active for sustained periods of time. 

- Engage in competitive sports and activities. 

- Lead healthy, active lives. 

Link to prior learning: Students should build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in key stages 1 and 2, become more competent, confident, and expert in their techniques, and apply them across different sports and physical activities. 

Link to future learning: They should develop the confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports, and activities out of school and in later life and understand and apply the long-term health benefits of physical activity. 

Common misconceptions to address: They should understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others’ work. 

Year 8

Autumn Spring Summer

Tag Rugby

Netball

Fitness

Basketball

Gymnastics

Volleyball

Table Tennis

Cricket

Rounders

Athletics

Football

Trampolining

Knowledge Organisers:

Overview

Aims (of all PE units) are to ensure that all students: 

- Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities. 

- Are physically active for sustained periods of time. 

- Engage in competitive sports and activities. 

- Lead healthy, active lives. 

Link to prior learning: Students should build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in key stages 1 and 2, become more competent, confident, and expert in their techniques, and apply them across different sports and physical activities. 

Link to future learning: They should develop the confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports, and activities out of school and in later life and understand and apply the long-term health benefits of physical activity. 

Common misconceptions to address: They should understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others’ work. 

Year 9

Autumn Spring Summer

Tag Rugby

Netball

Fitness

Basketball

Gymnastics

Volleyball

Table Tennis

Cricket

Rounders

Athletics

Football

Trampolining

 

Overview

Aims (of all PE units) are to ensure that all students: 

- Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities. 

- Are physically active for sustained periods of time. 

- Engage in competitive sports and activities. 

- Lead healthy, active lives. 

Link to prior learning: Students should build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in key stages 1 and 2, become more competent, confident, and expert in their techniques, and apply them across different sports and physical activities. 

Link to future learning: They should develop the confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports, and activities out of school and in later life and understand and apply the long-term health benefits of physical activity. 

Common misconceptions to address: They should understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others’ work. 

 

Key Stage 4

Within the Physical Education core curriculum students build upon the skills and techniques developed at KS3 and acquire more advanced skills and techniques. Students understand their strengths and weaknesses and are encouraged to apply these newly acquired skills within games situations and performances.

Autumn Spring Summer

Netball

Sports Leaders (yr10)

Softball

Table Tennis

NGB (yr11)

Rounders

Volleyball

First Aid (yr11)

Choice of activity

Students are encouraged to take an increasing level of ownership over their PE experience as they progress through KS4. All Students are given the opportunity to achieve the Sports Leaders Award, an NGB qualification and a First Aid certificate and core lessons in year 11 involve a greater element of student leadership.

GCSE PE

Year 10

Sports Science (AQA GCSE PE) is a two-year course run over Year 10 and Year 11 for those students who opt to study this course. It involves a practical assessment and written coursework (worth a total of 40%) and two written examinations (worth 60%). There are two papers focusing on the following topics:

  • The human body and movement in physical activity and sport
  • Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity

Year 11

In Year 11 students are encouraged to specialise in the Sports of their choice and extra-curricular activities are offered for students to develop their capability before assessment. Three sports are required with AQA. Students can also expect to develop their exam technique, with particular focus on extended answers. Students complete their coursework in Year 11 and will have been taken through a stepped approach to reach this point.

Percentage of Coursework: 40%

Percentage Exam marks: 60%

Examination Board :

AQA

Course Specification:

AQA  8582  GCSE Physical Education 

Qualification obtained:

GCSE Physical Education (full course)

Useful Websites:

www.aqa.org.uk

www.qualifications.pearson.com/en/subjects/physical-education-and-sport.html

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize  

www.s-cool.co.uk

Useful Reading Material:

AQA GCSE Physical Education Third Edition

GCSE Physical Education: The Pocket-Sized Revision Guide

 

Additional Information

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