Physical Education
The Physical Education department is a committed, friendly and highly motivated department whose mission it is to engage pupils in a challenging yet safe environment. Physical activity should be part of everyone’s lifestyle and by sampling different sports throughout their time at the Academy, we hope to inspire pupils to carry on with physical activity beyond school.
Meet the team:
Head of PE: Mrs Minto
Assistant Head of PE: Mr Rollason
Head of Year 8: Mr Ferguson
Head of Year 11: Mr Pierce
Head of Year 7: Mrs Mitchell
Teacher of PE: Miss Oldham
The department comprises of a several state of the art facilities, including an all-weather 4G AstroTurf, a sports hall, dance studio, gymnastics studio, fitness Suite and tennis courts. In addition we have outdoor basketball hoops, outdoor table tennis tables and a rugby field. The department is well resourced with a wide range of specialist equipment. It also has a range of technological resources including an indoor cricket bowling machine and interactive white boards in the gymnastics and dance studios.
Learning in, through and about Physical Education, enables children and young people to:
- Improved physical fitness.
- Skill and motor skills development.
- Provides regular, healthful physical activity.
- Teaches self-discipline.
- Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness
Key Stage 3
In Year 7, 8 and 9 students study a range of activities where they are assessed in different aspects of Physical Education throughout the year.
Key Stage 4
In Key Stage 4, students are completing BTEC level 2 First for Sport courses and Edexcel GCSE Physical Education.
BTEC Option 9s, 10s & 11s BTEC Level 2 First for Sport Level 2
BTEC Firsts are vocationally-related qualifications designed to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding through the application of learning and skills in a work-related context. BTEC Firsts are designed to allow learners to progress to other level 2 qualifications or apprenticeships, to junior roles in the industry they are learning about or level 3 qualifications.
The BTEC Firsts in Sport have been developed to give learners a stimulating and engaging introduction into the world of sport. Learners can gain knowledge, skills and understanding through practical participation and performance in a range of sports, exercise, and health-related fitness activities. This allows students to become familiar with the language, skills and processes required to work in the sport and leisure industry.
The BTEC philosophy of ‘learning through doing’ remains at the heart of this qualification. Learners are given the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of skills in sport.
Units Covered:
Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise
Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance
Unit 3: The Mind and Sports Performance
Unit 4: The Sports Performer in Action
Unit 5: Training for Personal Fitness
Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities
Edexcel GCSE will cover the following specification:
Specification Overview
There are four components: Component 1 and Component 2 are assessed via two written papers, Component 3 and Component 4 form the NEA.
Component | Assessment | Content Overview |
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Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems |
Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes 36% of the qualification 90 marks |
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Component 2: Health and Performance |
Written examination: 1 hour and 15 minutes 24% of the qualification 70 marks |
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Component 3: Practical Performance |
NEA: Internally marked and externally moderated 30% of the qualification 90 marks (30 marks per activity) |
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Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) |
NEA: Internally marked and externally moderated 10% of the qualification 20 marks |
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Extra Curricular
Term |
Time |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
1 |
7.30-8.30 |
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Basketball – year 10/11 |
13.10-14.10 |
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15.10-16.30 |
Badminton– all years Fitness – all years |
Netball – year 7 & 10 |
Boys rugby – all years Girls football – all years |
Netball – year 8 & 9 |
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2 |
7.30-8.30 |
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Basketball – year 10/11 |
13.10-14.10 |
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Gymnastics – all years |
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15.10-16.30 |
Badminton – all years Fitness– all years |
Netball – year 7 & 10 |
Boys rugby – all years Girls football – all years |
Netball – year 8 & 9 |
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3 |
7.30-8.30 |
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Basketball – year 10/11 |
13.10-14.10 |
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This girl can fitness – all years |
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15.10-16.30 |
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Netball – year 7 & 10 |
Boys/girls football – all years |
Netball – year 8 & 9 Cricket indoor nets – KS4/5 |
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4 |
7.30-8.30 |
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13.10-14.10 |
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This girl can fitness– all years |
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15.10-16.30 |
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Netball – year 7 & 10 |
Boys/girls football – all years |
Netball – year 8 & 9 Cricket indoor nets – KS4/5 |
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5 |
7.30-8.30 |
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13.10-14.10 |
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15.10-16.30 |
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Netball – year 7 & 10 |
Athletics – all years |
Cricket – all years Tennis – all years |
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6 |
7.30-8.30 |
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13.10-14.10 |
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15.10-16.30 |
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Netball – year 7 & 10 |
Athletics – all years |
Cricket – all years Tennis – all years |
School competitions
Boys and Girls Football:
- District cup
- FA National Cup
- Year 7 District Futsal competition
Boy’s rugby:
- Year 9 EDF rugby cup
- Year 7 engagement tournament
- Year 10 Daily Mail Cup
Boys and Girls Athletics:
- District XCountry
- District athletics championships
- Boys and Girls District badminton
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- Boys District and County Cup cricket
- Boys and Girls District water polo
- Boys and Girls County softball
- Boys and Girls mountain biking
- Boys District Basketball
- Boys and Girls Table Tennis
Future Possibilities
The knowledge students’ gain will be invaluable for those choosing to follow a Physical Education related career:
- Physiotherapist
- Referee/Umpire
- Sports Manager
- Sports Medic
- Sport/Fitness instructor
- Dietician/Nutritionist
- Coach/Trainer
- Teacher
- Choreographer
- Sports Administrator
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