Physical Education
Physical education is an important subject in the development of young people. It enables them to develop a wide range of skills including communication, team-work, leadership, analysis, understanding of tactics and strategies, personal endeavour, decision making and knowledge of a wide range of sports. In lessons students are given an understanding of how the body works and the importance of leading a healthy active lifestyle with the aim that they develop a habit of sport for life. We believe that sport is inclusive and there is a sport for everyone and we aim to encourage young people to find that interest and passion and continue this beyond school.
What is studied at KS3?
Year 7
Students have four one-hour lessons of Physical Education per fortnight, with an additional 1-hour lesson once a fortnight.
The activities they take part in are:
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Year 8
Students have four one-hour lessons of Physical Education per fortnight.
The activities they take part in are:
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Year 9
Students have four one-hour lessons of Physical Education per fortnight.
The activities they take part in are:
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What is studied at KS4?
In Key Stage 4, core lessons students follow courses in netball, tennis, badminton, volleyball, fitness, basketball and rounders. GCSE students will also do swimming and athletics.
Key Stage 4 students have three lessons per fortnight.
We offer the OCR GCSE course as per the details below.
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/physical-education-j587-from-2016/
What is studied at KS5?
In the Sixth Form, options include netball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, swimming, fitness and rounders.
We offer the OCR A level course as per the details below.
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physical-education-h155-h555-from-2016/
Facilities
- Sports Hall
- Dance Studio
- Fitness Suite
- Netball Courts
- Tennis Courts
- 20 m Indoor Heated Swimming Pool
- Gymnasium
- Small grass area with long jump pit
- Off-site facilities are used at Palmer Park Stadium
Staff
Ms Laura Watkins - Subject Leader
Mrs Gill Hearn
Mrs Claire Lace
Miss Bryony Woods
Specialist coaches come into school to take groups for some activities (curricular and extra-curricular).
Extra-Curricular Activities and Opportunities
Extra-curricular activities include netball, badminton, swimming, tennis, rounders, athletics, dance, and representative teams in all age groups regularly participate in matches and tournaments with local schools.
The department has strong links with local clubs and welcomes the opportunity to publicise local sporting activities.