Our aim within PE is to consistently deliver high quality PE lessons that promote the enjoyment of lifelong participation in physical activity.
This includes an emphasis on skills used in both PE and the wider world. Lessons focus on students’ development of physical attributes, teamwork, attitude and decision making. We want to offer students opportunities to take part in a range of physical activities outside of the classroom to allow them to build positive relationships, challenge themselves physically and develop a state of physical, mental and social well-being.
As a department we want to Enthuse, Empower and Enrich our students’ experience of PE.
In year 7 students have two hours of PE per week. This consists of a PE lesson where students are taught in mixed-gender classes and will experience a range of activities including Movements Skils, Net Wall Games, Aesthetic Activities, Health and Wellbeing and Striking and Fielding activities. These activities rotate on a half-term basis. The second lesson each week is year 7 games. This is when the whole year group is taught at the same time in single-gender classes. The focus in these lessons is on Traditional Team Games such as Rugby, Lacrosse, Cricket and Rounders.
In year 8 lessons are taught in mixed-gender classes and grouped by ability. Students have three lessons over a two-week timetable and experience a range of activities including Movements Skils, Traditional Team Games, Net Wall Games, Aesthetic Activities, Health and Wellbeing and Striking and Fielding activities.
In year 9 lessons are taught in mixed-gender classes and grouped by ability. Students have four lessons over a two-week timetable and experience a range of activities including Movements Skils, Traditional Team Games, Net Wall Games, Aesthetic Activities, Health and Wellbeing and Striking and Fielding activities. In addition to year 8 lessons, year 9 pupils have the opportunity to undertake a Sport Education Unit which will develop skills that will prepare them for Sports Leadership and the Duke of Edinburgh during year 10.
Assessment is ongoing throughout each activity. The four assessment pillars that students are assessed on are their Physical Attributes (Physical Competence), Teamwork (Communication skills and relationships with peers), Decision-Making (Rules, tactics and strategies) and Attitude (Healthy participation). Staff assess students across these four pillars and make a judgement which is a best fit across all four to give a single judgement. Assessment language is in line with school policy and students are encouraged to reflect on their own progress during question and answer sessions in lessons using this language.
Prep is set twice per activity. The tasks set will be research-based to consolidate learning from the lesson or to prepare students for future lessons. They are also designed to develop cultural capital and students’ wider knowledge of sport and physical activity. Tasks will also allow students to reflect on their learning and progress.
Additional Opportunities
Extra Curricular practices for a breadth of sports
Competitive sports fixtures in a breadth of sports
Overseas tours and trips
