Physical Education

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Pupils in KS2 have two single lessons of practical throughout the academic year, plus a block of 12 weekly swimming lessons. They participate in football, basketball, net games, gymnastics and yoga, athletics, rounders, and health related exercise. All pupils are assessed at the end of each sporting activity.

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Pupils in KS3 follow a broad balanced curriculum in PE that is usually split into 6 week blocks of activity, During these years pupils are introduced to new sporting activities and they are taught to consider tactics, analyse performance and develop their playing skills  They are made aware of the health and safety aspects that are involved in physical education.  Pupils in KS3 have one single lesson of theory plus a double lesson of practical.  They participate in hockey, basketball, trampolining, health related exercise, net games, athletics, rounders’, softball and football. All pupils are assessed at the end of each sporting activity.

 

Pupils in KS4 follow the BTEC Introductory Level 1 syllabus.  It is 100% coursework based, in which pupils can achieve an Award (2 units) or Certificate (5 units).  During the course pupils study organisational skills linked to personal progression and management techniques.  They also cover aspects of practical sport, understanding how exercise affects the body and how to assist in leading a sports activity.  Each unit is assessed at Pass, Merit or Distinction level.

 

Extra-curricular Activities

Pupils have the opportunity to be part of the schools sport teams including football, basketball, swimming and athletics. There are also opportunities to take part in multi-ball skills, racket skills, indoor activities, rock climbing and mountain biking.

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