Physical Education

Studying Core PE at KS4

Pupils in KS3 have 2 lessons of Core PE per week and are assessed on their practical skills, fitness and leadership.

Pupils in KS4 at year 10 have 2 lessons of Core PE a week, year 11 have one lesson of Core PE per week.

Students in Year 10 and 11 select option routes of boys, girls or mixed based on their choice of activities they wish to participate in.

All pupils are also assessed on their knowledge and understanding on 6 different topic areas including Staying safe in physical activity, muscles and movement, fitness testing, leadership roles in physical activity, short and long term effects of exercise and health, nutrition & welbeing


Studying PE Cambridge National in Sport Studies at KS4

Students who select the Cambridge National in Sports Studies have 3 lessons per week.

The course is assessed in a combination of ways including coursework, exam, practical performance and leadership based.

Students complete a unit on Contemporary Issues in Sport. By completing this unit they will understand a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, including learning about participation levels and barriers to completing sporting activities. They will also learn how participation is impacted by the promotion of values and ethical behaviour, about the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used in within sport. This is totally exam based assessment.

Pupil will also complete a unit on Increasing awareness of outdoor and adventurous activities. In this unit you will learn how to find out information about what opportunities there are in your local area, as well as nationally in the UK, for all different types of activities. You will learn how you can benefit from and enjoy activities safely by finding out what equipment, clothing, facilities and technology you need, as well as completing planning to help keep you safe. You will also be have a practical assessment in an OAA sport which will contribute to your final grade for this unit of work.

Students will complete a unit on Performance and Leadership in Sport. In this unit they will have an opportunity to develop their skills both as a performer in two different sporting activities, and as a leader, developing a range of transferable skills. They will work both independently and as part of a team, including communicating with team mates as well as being in front of an audience when they perform. They will perform under pressure, both as a participant and as a leader, and will use their initiative to solve problems and make decisions. Finally, they will deal with rapidly changing conditions and situations. This will be assessed via witness statements written by their teacher for their performance and leadership assessments. In both performing and leading they will write two evaluative coursework pieces.


Career pathways in PE

This leads into many career pathways – here are a few to mention:

  • Sports Participation as an elite performer
  • Sports Journalist
  • Sports Coach/Leader/Teacher
  • Sports Performance Drug Analyst – World Anti Doping Agency
  • Working for a Sports National Governing Body
  • Sports Technology Analyst
  • Sports Competition Organiser

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