Physical EducationStudying physical education develops health and fitness, builds teamwork, encourages new thinking and supports leadership skills. In the modern age of sport and commercialisation, the physical and mental attributes above, along with resilience and determination, are increasingly important in the modern world of sport.
The Physical Education department will create confident, independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate effectively as individuals or as part of a team, all skills that will enable them to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through life. Studying Physical Education will prepare learners for the further study of P.E or sports science courses as well as other related subject areas such as psychology, sociology and biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by further education, Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry. Key Stage 3
What will my child learn in Physical Education? In Physical Education students will study a variety of physical activities, allowing each student to develop a diverse range of skills, techniques and tactics. The Physical Education department prides itself on developing the character of our students. Teamwork, determination and leadership are among some of the key character virtues that students will develop. How is Physical Education taught? The curriculum is delivered over four lessons per fortnight. A range of core (e.g. passing) and advanced (e.g. spin passing) skills are taught in an entirely practical context, often based around conditioned games. Students work individually, in pairs, in small groups and in teams to develop new ideas and techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to evaluate their performances. How is Physical Education assessed? Students are put into a band (1-4, with 4 being the highest band) depending on their overall sporting ability and then are assessed in a wide range of core and advanced skills for each activity. At the end of each activity (e.g. rugby) students’ skills are judged as to whether they are: ‘emerging’, ‘developing’, ‘secure’ or ‘excelling’. This will then inform how much progress they have made against their own ability (Little, Some, Good or Exceptional progress). For example, if a Band 1 students’ rugby skills were assessed as ‘developing’ in rugby, this would mean that this student can perform core skills under pressure but more complex skills will have variable success. As they are in Band 1 for their overall sporting ability they would have made ‘good’ (Green on report) amounts of progress. However, if a Band 4 students’ rugby skills were also assessed as ‘developing’ they would have made less amount of progress compared to their overall sporting ability so would have made ‘some’ (Yellow on report) amounts of progress. Year 7, 8 and 9 Term 1 – Handball and Rugby Union Term 2 –Rugby Union and Gymnastics or Basketball Term 3 – Football and Hockey Term 4 – Cross-Country and Hockey or Badminton Term 5 – Athletics Term 6 – Cricket and Softball What resources will support my child’s learning? A range of extra-curricular clubs at lunchtime and after school are available throughout the year. Rugby Union, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Cricket and Athletics are among our major list of activities. Key Stage 4
What will my child learn in Physical Education? This course has been designed for students to learn about Physical Education in an academic setting, allowing them to critically analyse and evaluate physical performance and apply their experience of practical activities in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. This course will prepare learners for the further study of PE or sports science courses as well as other related subject areas such as psychology, sociology and biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by further education and employers in all sectors of industry. How is Physical Education taught? Although the majority of the course is delivered in an academic setting, practical lessons are consistently used to allow students to apply their own experiences of sport to a wide range of theoretical concepts. Students will work individually, in pairs and in small groups to explore new concepts and ideas. The use of ICT and video analysis to evaluate performances is regularly utilised to assess strengths and areas to improve. What examination board does Physical Education follow? OCR – GCSE Physical Education http://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/gcse-physical-education-j587-from-2016/ How is Physical Education assessed? Component 01 – Paper one: Physical factors affecting performance This is a one hour written paper, which is worth 30% of total GCSE. The total marks for this paper are 60. This paper will assess students over two sections:
Component 02 – Paper two: Socio-cultural influences and sport psychology This is a one hour written paper, which is worth 30% of total GCSE. The total marks for this paper are 60. This paper will assess students over three sections:
Component 03 – Performance in physical education This is the practical component of the course, worth 40% of total GCSE. The total marks for this component are 80. This component will assess students over two areas:
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What resources will support my child’s learning? Textbook: OCR GCSE 9-1 – PE Second Edition by John Honeybourne ISBN: 9781471851728 Technical Award in Health and Fitness What will my child learn in Health and Fitness? This level two qualification is designed for learners who want an introduction to health and fitness that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector or progress onto further study. The course shows learners how to: understand the main body systems, understand the principles of training, understand the effects of exercise on the body, test and measure components of fitness, understand what constitutes a balanced diet and create a health and fitness programme. This course will prepare learners for the further study of A Level PE or Level 3 BTEC Sport qualifications. How is Health and Fitness taught? Although the majority of the course is delivered in an academic setting, practical lessons are used to allow students to apply their own experiences of sport to a wide range of theoretical concepts. Students will work individually, in pairs and in small groups to explore new concepts and ideas. The use of ICT and video analysis to evaluate performances is utilised to assess strengths and areas to improve. What examination board does Health and Fitness follow? NCFE https://www.qualhub.co.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-level-12-technical-award-in-health-and-fitness-4579 How is Health and Fitness assessed? Unit 01 – Introduction to body systems and principles of training in health and fitness. This is a one hour and thirty-minute written paper, which is worth 40% of the total award. This paper will assess students over four sections: · Body systems · Effects of exercise · Health and fitness and components of fitness · Principles of training Unit 02 – Preparing and planning for health and fitness This is a twenty-one hour (internal) synoptic project, which is worth 60% of the total award. The project is marked internally. This paper will assess students over four sections: · Impact of lifestyle on health and fitness · Components of fitness and testing · Health and fitness analysis and goal setting · Health and fitness programme What resources will support my child’s learning? Textbook: OCR GCSE 9-1 – PE Second Edition by John Honeybourne ISBN: 9781471851728 Revision guide: GCSE PE Pocket Posters: The Pocket-Sized Physical Education Revision Guide ISBN: 9781906248406 Key Stage 5
What will my child learn in A-Level Physical Education? OCR’s A Level in Physical Education will equip learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. This course will prepare learners for the further study of PE or sports science courses as well as other related subject areas such as psychology, sociology and biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry. How is A-Level Physical Education taught? Although the majority of the course is delivered in an academic setting, practical lessons are consistently used to allow students to apply their own experiences of sport to a wide range of theoretical concepts. Students will work individually, in pairs and in small groups to explore new concepts and ideas. The use of ICT and video analysis to evaluate performances is regularly utilised to assess strengths and areas to improve. What examination board does A-Level Physical Education follow? OCR – A-Level Physical Education How is A-Level Physical Education assessed? Component 01 – Paper one: Physiological factors affecting performance This is a two hour written paper, worth 30% of total A-Level. The total marks for this paper are 90. This paper will assess students over three sections:
Component 02 -Paper two: Psychological factors affecting performance This is a one hour written paper, worth 20% of total A-Level. The total marks for this paper are 60. This paper will assess students over two sections:
Component 03 -Paper two: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport This is a one hour written paper, worth 20% of total A-Level. The total marks for this paper are 60. This paper will assess students over two sections:
Component 04 – Performance in physical education This is a non-exam assessment (NEA), worth 30% of total A-Level. The total marks for this paper are 60. This component will assess students over two areas:
What resources will support my child’s learning? Textbooks: OCR A-Level PE for Year 1 includes AS, by John Honeybourne and Sarah Powell ISBN: 1471851737 OCR A-Level PE for Year 2, by John Honeybourne and Sarah Powell ISBN: 1471851745 Curriculum Maps
I have learnt that excellent teamwork is imperative to any teams success in P.E. |