Curriculum
Physical Education
WHY STUDY pe?
The academy’s Physical Education programme encourages all pupils to participate in sports for the benefit of their physical and mental health, and aims to provide a wide variety of activities to appeal to everyone. PE improves pupils’ physical fitness, flexibility, dexterity and endurance, and educates them about the importance of health and well-being. Pupils are encouraged to work hard to develop their skills, which in turn helps to build their self-confidence as they become more adept at different types of sport.
how will i STUDY pe?
In PE sustained time is given to practise skills. Teachers demonstrate movement and skills, give technical advice, and give step by step staged introductions of new skills, competencies, and rules. Students are encouraged to perform at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength, and accuracy. They have the opportunity to be creative, make sporting decisions and practise skills independently, in pairs or in small groups.
Through PE, pupils learn to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with others to achieve shared goals, which can help to strengthen their relationships with peers and enhance their self-esteem, whilst also encouraging them to develop a sense of responsibility for their own efforts and performance.
The tactical nature of many sports encourages pupils to plan ahead, make considered judgements, and to keep trying their hardest in the face of adversity, which are some of the many reasons why PE helps to develop pupils’ leadership skills and resilience.
what will i study at ks3 & ks4?
Students study invasions sports, net sports, and striking and fielding sports. In addition they study health and fitness, athletics and outdoor and adventure sport.
The study of invasion sports begins in Key Stage 3 with basic concepts such as passing and possession. This progresses quickly to defending and attacking followed by elimination skills and receiving. As students reach Key Stage 4 they are studying how to outwit opponents and distribute the opposing team with strategic passes.
The study of net sports begins in Key Stage 3 with basic grip and simple shots. This develops into shot selection then onto targeting space. As pupils progress to Key Stage 4 students study line infringement, follow through, and shots such as net kills and net lifts.
The study of striking and fielding sports progresses from throwing and catching at the start of Key Stage 3 to advanced fielding and striking moving quickly to positional rules, lob and spin. By Key Stage 4 students are batting from a position of attack or defence.
In the study of Health and Fitness students study balance and agility. They then study endurance and explore the calorie energy question. As students progress to Key Stage 4 they study all forms of training including interval training, continuous training and plyometric training.
In Athletics students progress through track, field, throwing and jumping events. They study pacing and tactics including false starts and false readings.
In each sport pupils develop their motor competence, develop an understanding of rules, strategies and tactics, and develop an awareness of healthy participation.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
---|---|---|
|
|
|
Year 10 | Year 11 |
---|---|
Unit R185 – Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities
Unit R186 – Sport and the Media
|
Unit R184 – Contemporary Issues in Sport
|
Assessment
KS4 Exam Board Specification: OCR Cambridge Nationals Certificate in Sport Studies Level 1/2. This consists of two centre assessed tasks and one external written examination.
Unit | Marks | Duration | GLH* | Assessment |
---|---|---|---|---|
R184: Contemporary issues in sport | 70 | 1 hour 15 mins | 48 | Written paper, OCR set and marked |
R185: Performance and leadership in sports activities | 80 | Approx. 16 hours | 48 | Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated |
R186 – Sport and the Media | 40 | Approx 8-10 hours | 48 | Internally assessed/externally moderated written coursework. |
Enrichment Offer
The variety of clubs and sports on offer reflect the breadth and talents of our pupils and ensure that all pupils have an opportunity to participate in sports they enjoy and excel at. Popular clubs include: football, trampolining, table tennis, netball, fitness, badminton and rounders. Our teams compete regularly in tournaments and competitions in Rossendale.
careers
The study of PE can lead to future careers ranging from Contemporary Dancer, Physiotherapist and Sports Development Officer to Personal Trainer, Fire Service and Armed Services. Famous PE graduates include Victoria Pendleton (Olympic athlete), John McFall (paralympic sprinter), Tim Noakes (sports scientist), Peter Phillips (Williams Formula 1).
Useful Resources and Revision Support
- OCR Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Studies – J829