PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

 

AIMS OF THE CURRICULUM AREA

• To provide where possible, equality of access for all students to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.
• To provide an enjoyable and stimulating programme which develops students physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively in accordance with the National Curriculum.
• To offer a range of experiences to meet the needs of individual students and encourage active involvement as performers, observers and officials.
• To promote the development of physical competence and confidence in movement activities.
• To foster the development of co-operation, fair play and good sporting behaviour.
• To improve knowledge and understanding of Health and Wellbeing.

TEACHING METHODS

• Students are taught knowledge, skills and understanding through whole class, group, paired and individual work.
• Opportunity is given for students to work at their own level and progress at their own pace enabling self esteem to motivate active decision-making.

 

STUDENT ORGANISATION

• At Key Stage 3 in Years 7, 8 and 9 students are taught in ability classes in single sex groups. 

 

KEY STAGE 3 CURRICULUM OUTLINE

• At Key Stage 3 students participate in activities from the National Curriculum areas including: outwitting opponents in games, accurate replication in gymnastics, performing at maximum levels in athletics and identify and solving problems in orienteering and Swimming (Year 7).
• Students are introduced to health and fitness activities.

 

AFTER KEY STAGE 3

• At Key Stage 4 students follow an options programme which includes an extension of the Key Stage 3 activities, providing opportunities to study activities in greater depth. 
• Students may also opt for Cambridge National Sport Studies.

• OCR CNAT Sport Studies affords pupils the opportunity to be assessed through their sporting ability and leadership qualities. Pupils also experience planning and participating in Outdoor Adventurous activities including kayaking and hill-walking.

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• An extensive programme of activities operate after school.  It is changed half termly to promote mass participation whilst developing excellence through inter-school to national competition.
• Additional trips and visits are arranged throughout the year to spectate at a variety of sporting competitions.

 

FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT:

Mr Steve Wilkinson – Assistant Principal – Performance & Technology Faculty