Physical Education

Subject Leader: M Lidington

Subject Team: L Sutherland, J Grenney, M Wilson, J Walpole, S Green and G White

General subject statement:

The PE Departments aim is to maintain and promote pupil interest and enjoyment in PE and to promote health and fitness for current and future lifestyles.

Key Stage 3 – Years 7&8

Curriculum Model:

Key Stage 4 Years 9-11 Core PE

Subject statement: All students have two hours of PE a week during Year 9, 10 and 11. Students follow a structured program during year 9 but are given more personalised learning opportunities during year 10 and 11. During Year 10 students are also given the opportunity to work towards their Level 1 Sports Leaders Award.

Brief overview of topics covered:

Key Stage 4 – Years 9-10 Examination PE

Subject statement: Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport is a new and exciting course for students that enjoy and excel in PE.  BTEC allows students to develop their knowledge and understanding of sport and PE, but with a work related slant, for example students will take on the role of a Fitness Instructor, a Sports Leader and a Sports Psychologist.  This will require the candidate to have a full understanding of the components of fitness, methods of training, principles of training, fitness tests and their purpose and evaluation and modification of training methods.

Exam board:  Pearson Edexcel

Brief overview of topics covered:

Students study the following topics:

• Fitness for Sport and Excellence – Year 10
• Practical Sports Performance – Year 11
• Training for Personal Fitness (Planning and following a fitness program) – Year 10
• Leading Sports Activities (Sports Leadership) – Year 9

The Leading Sports Activities is completed in Year 9 alongside the Level 1 Sports Leaders Award. A nationally recognised leadership qualification.

Brief exam information:

The assessment process for the course is split between two methods:

• 25% of the course is externally assessed via an online computerised test,
• 75% is ongoing throughout the lesson and is a variety of coursework and practical assignments.

Students learn and develop their knowledge and understanding about sections of units and then complete an assignment.  Each assignment is written by the PE department to ensure that assessment is personalised and all students can complete the course to the best of their ability.  The assignments are both internally and externally verified.
Within the practical units of the course the students are assessed in at least two chosen sports.
Links to useful websites
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/sport-2012-nqf.html

Key Stage 5 – Years 12

Subject statement:  The BTEC in Sport provides an introduction to the sector for learners looking to build a career in sport. These areas include careers in exercise and fitness, coaching and leadership, sports development, the outdoors and PE teaching.

Students undertake a two-year course where they complete four units over the two years. They also have the opportunity to gain extra qualifications including the Level 2 Sport Leader Award and First Aid. The unit content is detailed below.

Exam board:  Pearson Edexcel

Brief overview of topics covered:
Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology (Year 12)
Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Year 12)
Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Year 13)
Unit 4 – Sports Leadership  (Year 13)

Brief exam information: Assessment is through a combination of written exam, externally assessed coursework, internally assessed portfolios and practical work. There is a strong commitment to practical work throughout the course.

Links to useful websites:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/sport-2016.html