PE
Our PE curriculum aims to foster a love of physical activity and create independent operators that can comfortably transition to multiple disciplines within Physical Education. We do this by developing students' fundamental skills and competence, to excel in a wide range of physical activities providing a broad and balanced curriculum with opportunities for all to be enjoyed.
A high quality PE curriculum will develop physical literacy and will allow pupils to learn about themselves, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, self-expression and concepts such as fair play and respect. It also contributes to the development of a range of important cognitive skills such as decision-making and analysis, and social skills such as teamwork and communication.
Key Stage Three
Through PE, KS3 students will:
Participate in a wide range of sports and physical activities;
Develop and apply teamwork skills;
Develop resilience, determination and drive to achieve their best;
Compete in a range of competitive events;
Organise and lead their own warm ups and cool downs, where appropriate;
Develop and model the skills of ‘good sportsmanship’, including respect for rules and the ability to win or lose gracefully.
Develop a passion for a healthy lifestyle.
Key Stage Four
Through PE, KS4 students will:
Engage in the AQA syllabus to study the following components
Applied anatomy and physiology
Movement analysis
Sports psychology
Socio-cultural influences
Commercialisation
Ethical issues
Health and fitness
This is broken down into two components and will be worth 60% of the overall grade. A Further 40% will come from the practical element where you will be assessed in 3 sports and coursework.