Physical Education

Subject Overview

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 want the girls to get fit and enjoy their time being active.

In Key Stage 4 pupils can choose BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Sport, Activity and Fitness.  We are currently studying through te Edexcel exam board.

All KS4 pupils take part in 1 hour a week core PE time where they will be allowed an element of choice in the curriculum that they receive, rotating activities regularly.

There is a full extra-curricular programme in placeafter school. Pupils can take part for recreation or in competitive matches in summer and winter sports.

KS3 CURRICULUM MAP 2017-2018

Year Group	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 7	Netball (1) Football Netball (2) Badminton	Basketball (1) Dance/Gymnastics Basketball (2) Fitness/ Indoor Athletics	Rounders Cricket Athletics Team building/ Orienteering
Year 8	Netball (1) Football Netball (2) Badminton	Basketball (1) Dance/ Rhythmic Gymnastics Basketball (2) Indoor Athletics/Fitness	Rounders Cricket Athletics Tennis/Team building
Year 9	Netball (1) Football Netball (2) Badminton	Basketball (1) Handball Basketball (2) Fitness/Indoor Athletics	Rounders Cricket Athletics Tennis

KS4 CURRICULUM MAP 2017 - 2018

Year Group	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 10 Core	Netball   Football Basketball Fitness	Netball   Football Basketball Fitness	Rounders   Athletics Tennis Orienteering
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 Fitness	Volleyball   Badminton Handball Cricket	Rounders   Athletics Tennis Orienteering
Year 11 BTEC Sport, Activity and Fitness	Component 2 - The principles of training, nutrition and psychology for sport activity.	Continuation of Component 2

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 May/June 2019 and February and May/June 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 2018)