Physical Education
Curriculum
Key Stage 3
Pupils in Year 7, 8 and 9 are taught a wide range of sporting activities with a focus on developing basic to advanced skill acquisition, teamwork, communication, and creativity whilst appreciating the many physical, mental and social benefits of physical education. As well as developing their knowledge of the skills, techniques and tactics required for many sports and activities, pupils develop an understanding of the rules required in different sports and take on different leadership roles.
The PE department offers a diverse range of activities that develop confident, creative, and independent pupils and encourage pupils to foster a lifelong enjoyment of sport. An overview of the sports and physical activities offered in Key Stage 3 are highlighted below.
Year 7 – Handball, Rugby, Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Athletics, Cricket, Fitness Year 8 – Gymnastics, Dance, Football, Rugby, Fitness, Outdoor Education, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics Year 9 – Trampolining, Gymnastics, Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Fitness, Badminton, Rounders, Cricket. Softball, Athletics.
Key stage 4
At key stage 4, pupils either study a core curriculum of PE which is one hour per week, or they may opt for further study within the department where they are able to opt for either GCSE PE or BTEC Sports. At KS4, we build upon the skills taught in KS3 and begin to tackle complex and demanding physical activities. They are encouraged to get involved in a range of activities that develop their personal fitness. Healthy and active lifestyles are promoted through all sports on offer and students are taught to appreciate the physical, mental and social benefits of taking part in physical activity. A range of sporting activities are offered with a focus on advanced skill acquisition and application, analysis of performance, leadership, communication, and creativity. Pupils are assessed each half term in a range of individual and team sports.
Extra Curricular Activities
As a department, we want all students to find a sporting activity that they enjoy and want to take part in beyond school in order to lead healthy active lifestyles. Therefore, all students are actively encouraged to become involved in our extra-curricular programme. We offer an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs to appeal to as many different interests as possible. Most clubs also link to the school’s sports team’s fixture calendar to enable to students to represent the school at local and district level. These are published and displayed in the PE department.
