Curriculum
Physical Education
Why study PE?
In PE, pupils are offered a unique platform where they can promote their physical development and well-being. PE allows pupils to strive and excel through varied sporting experiences and helps develop confidence, social skills and leadership opportunities.
Throughout PE, pupils are able to explore, identify and evaluate their own experiences in sport and gain the confidence they need to be part of a team, work tactically and develop the skills needed to become leaders in chosen areas.
PE allows pupils to master in specific sports through enrichment and allows pupils to compete against other schools. PE allows pupils to improve their mental, social, and physical health by offering pupils a broader curriculum and enrichment clubs.
The curriculum is designed with progression through motor skills, rules, strategies and tactics and the promotion of healthy participation.
How will I study PE?
Pupils study PE through both declarative and procedural knowledge. The curriculum is sequenced to maximise the pupils to know and do more in PE. Progression of knowledge is built over time from simple to complex through a range of physical activities and sports. Activities are selected for pupils to recall prior knowledge and apply similarities and differences between selected activities.
What will I study at key stage 3?
Pupils will study a wide range of physical activities in KS3. They will learn the importance sports has on improving physical, mental and social well-being. We embed fundamental skills (running, jumping, throwing, balance, coordination) through a variety of sporting activities. Pupils will grow in knowledge and experience of applying skills throughout KS3.
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Pupils in Year 7 receive two hours of high-quality PE each week, studying a range of activities for a six-week block including team and individual activities such as:
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Pupils in Year 8 receive two hours of high-quality PE each week, studying a range of activities for a six-week block including team and individual activities such as:
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Pupils in Year 9 receive one hour of high-quality PE each week, studying a range of activities for a six-week block including team and individual activities such as:
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What will I study at key stage 4?
In Physical Education in KS4 Core, we build upon the skills learnt during KS3 and focus on sports for life.
The Cambridge National in Sports Studies is offered as an option to our pupils at Year 10.
YEAR 10 & 11 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT KS4 (SPORTS STUDIES)
Pupils receive three Sports Studies lessons a week over the two years of the qualification. In total, there are three units to be covered and these are split over the two years. In the first year of the course, pupils will study Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities (R185). In the second year of the course, pupils will cover the final two units which are Contemporary Issues in Sport (R184) and Sport and the Media (R186).
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R185: Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities (40%)
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R186: Sport and the Media (20%)
R184: Contemporary Issues in Sport (40%)
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Assessment at Key Stage 4
YEAR 10 & 11 OCR LEVEL 1 /2 CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL IN SPORT STUDIES
Pupils will be set a number of assignments throughout the course. These may take a variety of forms from research, practical activities, presentations, reports and leaflets. Skills and knowledge are evidenced throughout the course.
| Unit R184: Contemporary issues in sport | |
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48 GLH
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This question paper has three parts:
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| Unit R185: Performance and leadership in sports activities | |
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48 GLH
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This set assignment contains 5 tasks. It should take approximately 16 GLH to complete. |
| Unit R185: Sport and the media | |
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24 GLH
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This set assignment contains 3 tasks. It should take approximately 8-10 GLH to complete. |
GCSE Dance
Upon selection of Dance as a GCSE option, students have a gradual introduction to GCSE dance styles and expectations. Throughout their GCSE studies, pupils are expected to take part in the School Production and Dance Showcase in order to develop their physical, expressive, technical and mental skills. Students are required to attend rehearsals after school to prepare for the practical examination. Homework is set once per week.
| Year | Autumn 1 & Autumn 2 | Spring 1 & Spring 2 | Summer 1 & Summer 2 |
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Dance technique (Component 1) Safe practice (Components 1 & 2) A Linha Curva – Itzik Galili (Component 2) Shadows – Christopher Bruce (Component 2) |
Dance technique (Component 1) Group choreography – skills and process (Components 1 & 2) Emancipation of Expressionism – Kenrick H20 Sandy (Component 2) Within Her Eyes – James Cousins (Component 2) |
Dance technique (Component 1) Set phrase solos – Shift & Breathe (Component 1) Infra – Wayne Sleep (Component 2) Artificial Things – Lucy Bennet (Component 2 |
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Dance Technique (Component 1) Refining performance – set phrase solos (Component 1) Performance in a duet (Component 1) Revisit section A of paper (Component 2) Practical Examination: Set phrases solos (Component 1) |
Use of stimulus in choreography (Components 1& 2) Choreography – Component 1 (Solo or Group) Rehearsal of all components for the practical examination Section B paper technique – writing about own work (Component 2) Practical Examination: Performance in a duet (Component 1) Solo/Group Choreography (Component 2). |
Component 2 – Preparation for written paper Looking at production elements such as choreography, costume, lighting & stage design etc Re-visit dance anthology dance analysis Written paper technique. Written Examination: Summer exam paper – 1 hour 30 minutes (Component 2) |
Component 1: Performance and Choreography
What’s assessed:
Performance
- Set phrases through a solo performance (approximately one minute in duration)
- Duet/trio performance (three minutes in a dance which is a maximum of five minutes in duration)
Choreography
- Solo or group choreography – a solo (two to two and a half minutes) or a group dance for two to five dancers (three to three and a half minutes)
How it’s assessed:
Internally marked and externally moderated
Performance
Component 1: Performance and choreography
- 30% of GCSE
- 40 marks
Choreography
- 30% of GCSE
- 40 marks
Total component 60%
Non-exam assessment (NEA) marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.
Component 2: Dance appreciation
What’s assessed
- Knowledge and understanding of choreographic processes and performing skills
- Critical appreciation of own work
- Critical appreciation of professional works
How it’s assessed
- 40% of GCSE
- Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes
- 80 marks
Questions
Based on students’ own practice in performance and choreography and the GCSE Dance anthology.
Enrichment
PE offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and these are ‘have-a-go’ style clubs and enrichment, as well as competitive opportunities and teams. Pupils can take part in school-wide competitions, as well as representing the school in local competitions and leagues.
Careers
A good grade in PE will allow pupils to choose A Levels (or a Level 3 vocational course in Sports) and further study that could eventually lead to a career within the sporting industry. It will also show that you have a broader range of skills, both physically and socially.
Physical Education lends itself to a range of careers in sports and fitness as well as other industries that you may not have considered before. For example, did you know that many nutritionists, physical therapists and chiropractors have a degree in PE? Some careers that you could consider doing with PE include:
- Sports science
- PE teacher
- Physiotherapist
- Professional sportsperson
- Sports coach/consultant
- Sports policy at local and national level
- Diet and fitness instructor
- Personal trainer
The Cambridge Nationals in Sports Studies course will give learners practice in developing employability skills. The learner will develop skills in the following three main categories:
- cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology
- intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation
- interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.
These employability skills will support learners in a wide variety of jobs.
Useful Resources and Revision Support
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