Physical Education

Subject Vision

The aim of the Physical Education department is to allow pupils the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of physical activities and promote lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. Pupils cover a broad curriculum in KS3, developing skills and confidence in a range of sports including invasion games, gym, dance, fitness and outdoor adventurous activities. We aim to get Hodge Hill Girls pupils to improve their fitness and enjoy their time being active as well as supporting their mental and physical wellbeing.

Curriculum Plan

All KS3 pupils take part in 4 hours of core PE every 2 weeks and All KS4 pupils take part in 2 hours of core PE every 2 weeks.  
There is a full extra-curricular programme in place after school. Pupils can take part for recreation or in competitive matches in summer and winter sports.

KS3 CURRICULUM MAP 2020-2021

Year Group	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 7	Netball Football Badminton Basketball	Gymnastics Volleyball Handball	Rounders Cricket Athletics OAA
Year 8	Netball Football Badminton Basketball	Gymnastics Volleyball Handball	Rounders Cricket Athletics OAA
Year 9	Netball Football Badminton Basketball	Leadership- Fitness Volleyball Handball	Rounders Cricket Athletics

 

KS4 CURRICULUM MAP 2020 - 2021

Year Group	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 10 Core	Netball   Football Badminton Basketball	Volleyball Handball Fitness Rounders	Cricket Athletics Leadership
Year 10 BTEC Sport, Activity and Fitness	Component 1 - Understand the body and the supporting technology for sport and activity.	Component 3 - Applying the principles of sport and activity	Continuation of Component 3
Year 11 Core	Netball   Football Basketball Badminton	Volleyball   Handball Cricket Rounders
Year 11 BTEC Sport, Activity and Fitness	Component 2 - The principles of training, nutrition and psychology for sport activity.	Continuation of Component 2

 
Assessment

All pupils in KS3 get assessed at the end of each unit of work.  Grades are then calculated by giving an average PE score over each term.
In Key Stage 4 pupils can choose BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Sport, Activity and Fitness.  We are currently studying through the Edexcel exam board.

BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Sport, Fitness and Activity

The qualification is for pupils who want to acquire theoretical knowledge and technical skills through vocational contexts by exploring areas such as the
•    body systems, 
•    psychology, 
•    nutrition, 
•    technology
•    leadership. 
The qualification recognises the value of developing skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs. The qualification will broaden learners’ experience and understanding of the varied progression options available to them. 
Students are required to complete and achieve all three components in the qualification. 

Component	Component Title	GLH	Level	How assessed
1	Understand the Body and the Supporting Technology for Sport and Activity	36	1/2	Internal
2	The Principles of Training, Nutrition and Psychology for Sport and Activity	48	1/2	External
3	Applying the Principles of Sport and Activity	36	1/2	Internal synoptic

 
External assessment 

Component 2 - The Principles of Training, Nutrition and Psychology for Sport and Activity
•    External assessment is set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions.
•    The set external assessment will be completed in 1 hour and 30 minutes in the period timetabled by Pearson 
•    It is worth 70 marks
First assessment is available February of year 11 and May/June of year 11 each year. 
Written examination topics:
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of training to improve fitness, nutrition and psychological influences 
AO2 Demonstrate understanding of training to improve fitness, nutrition and psychological influences when applying to sport and activity 
AO3 Analyse and evaluate data and information in relation to fitness, nutrition and psychological influences when applying to sport and activity
(Reviewed September 2020)

Outcomes

On average, over 100 pupils every week are attending extra-curricular PE clubs, we have KS3 and KS4 netball teams who compete on a regular basis along with a KS3 football team who also compete against other local schools in friendly games and competitions.  We have won Birmingham Games local Dance competitions leading to competing at the Hippodrome and have pupils participating in other sporting events throughout the year.  We offer a reward trip for pupils at the end of each academic year for pupils who have been attending extra-curricular clubs regularly throughout the academic year, this also results in certificates and house points throughout the year depending on how many clubs the pupil is attending and for how long.
We have year 10 and year 11 groups for BTEC Sport who continually work hard to achieve their best grades.

What next

Pathways and careers within a sporting or physical health aspect:
Courses:
•    BTEC Sport level 3
•    A levels in PE/Sport
•    Degree or Diploma in Sport/ fitness/ coaching
•    Various level coaching for specific sports (eg; level 1 football coach)
Careers:
•    Athlete/High level Performer
•    Personal trainer
•    Fitness Instructor
•    Aerobics Instructor
•    Dance teacher
•    Sports Coach
•    PE Teacher
•    Sports Psychology
•    Dietician
•    Sport Journalism
•    Physiotherapy

COVID: DUE TO THE SCHOOL CLOSURES BETWEEN MARCH 2020 – JULY 2020 AND ONGOING GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE, THERE HAVE BEEN SOME SMALL, TEMPORARY ADAPTIONS TO THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM. WE WILL ENDEVOUR TO RETURN TO A NORMAL CURRICULUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT DURING THIS TIME.