Physical education - core PE

Physical Education allows students to develop outside of the classroom. Providing opportunities to work with peers in a practical setting and offering the freedom to explore existing and hidden talents. The core PE curriculum allows students to focus on physical, social, cognitive and fitness development through participation in a broad and challenging range of sports and physical activities.

Taught activities include: Football, Rugby, Netball, Trampolining, Table Tennis, Badminton, Fitness, Dance, Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, Softball

Core PE also aims to develop students’ understanding of the benefits of participating in physical activity, including educating them about the importance of being physically active for a sustained period of time. Students are encouraged to be self-motivated and develop key transferrable skills such as resilience, teamwork, communication, leadership and adaptability. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities will also build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.

Every member of the PE department strives to provide an outstanding PE experience that inspires, challenges and motivates all students, through innovative and passionate practice. We believe that through these experiences students will be determined to be the best they possibly can be.

The PE department also offers an array of extra-curricular club during lunchtime and after school which either mirror the curriculum or provides opportunities for students to be active when trying new activities.

Curriculum information

Year 7

Autumn

Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Team Games showing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Badmintonshowing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Danceshowing development of quality and control
Development of social skills through working with others
Development of cognitive skills through identification of simple sport specific tactics

Spring

Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Team Games showing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Badmintonshowing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Danceshowing development of quality and control
Development of social skills through working with and listening to others
Development of cognitive skills through identification of areas for development in performance

Summer

Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Athletics showing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Cricket and Rounders showing development of quality and control
Development of social skills through working effectively with a small group
Development of cognitive skills through application of simple sport specific tactics

Year 8

Autumn

Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Team Games showing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Badmintonshowing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Outdoor Adventurous Activity showing social and cognitive development
Development of social skills through working with others
Development of cognitive skills through identification of simple sport specific tactics

Spring

Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Team Games showing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Badmintonshowing development of quality and control
Introduction to attempting and practising basic physical skills and techniques in Outdoor Adventurous Activity showing social and cognitive development
Development of social skills through working with others
Development of cognitive skills through identification of simple sport specific tactics

Summer

Developing accurate performance of basic physical skills and techniques in Athletics in practise and in conditioned competitive situations
Developing accurate performance of basic physical skills and techniques in Cricket and Rounders in isolation and in small sided competitive situations
Accurate application of social and cognitiveskills developed during the autumn and summer terms

Year 9

Autumn

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills and techniques in Handball and Table Tennis in competitive situations with improving consistency
Development of social skills through attempting to lead peers through a warm-up or basic skill drill
Develop ability to perform and practice physicalskills and techniques in Trampolining showing development of quality and control
Perform physical fitnessrelated activities showing developed technique and resilience
Development of cognitive skills through increased knowledge and understanding of theory-based PE content (health, fitness components, training methods)

Spring

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills and techniques in Football in competitive situations with improving consistency
Perform physical fitnessrelated activities showing developed technique and resilience
Development of cognitive skills through increased knowledge and understanding of theory-based PE content (health, fitness components, training methods)
Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills and techniques in Climbing with improving consistency
Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills and techniques in Netball in competitive situations with improving consistency
Development of social skills through attempting to coach peers through a basic task or skill

Summer

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills and techniques in Cricket and Athletics in competitive situations with improving consistency
Accurate application of social and cognitiveskills developed during the autumn and summer terms

Year 10

Autumn

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Handball, Badminton, Rugby and Table Tennis in games and competitive situations with improving consistency
Development of social skills through leading peers with improved confidence
Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Netball, Fitness, Trampolining and Climbing in with improving consistency
Development of social skills through leading peers with improved confidence
Development of cognitive skills through successfully applying a range of tactics and strategies

Spring

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Climbing, Fitness, Football and Handball in games and competitive situations with improving consistency
Development of social skills through supporting peers to improve their performance
Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Trampolining, Table Tennis, Fitness and Climbing in with improving consistency
Development of social skills through supporting peers to improve their performance
Development of cognitive skills through successfully applying a range of tactics and strategies

Summer

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Cricket, Athletics and Softball in games and competitive situations with improving consistency
Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Cricket, Athletics and Rounders in games and competitive situations with improving consistency
Accurate application of social and cognitiveskills developed during the autumn and summer terms

Year 11

Autumn

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Fitness, basketball, Table Tennis and Football in games and competitive situations with improving consistency
Development of social skills through leading peers with improved confidence
Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Netball, Fitness, Trampolining and Climbing in with improving consistency
Development of social skills through leading peers with improved confidence
Development of cognitive skills through successfully applying a range of tactics and strategies

Spring

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Handball and Fitness in games and competitive situations with improving consistency
Development of social skills through supporting peers to improve their performance
Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Trampolining, Table Tennis and Badminton in with improving consistency
Development of social skills through supporting and inspiring peers to improve their performance
Development of cognitive skills through successfully applying a range of tactics and strategies

Summer

Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Cricket, Athletics and Softball in games and competitive situations with improving consistency
Develop ability to select and perform appropriatephysical skills/advanced skills and techniques in Cricket, Athletics and Rounders in games and competitive situations with improving consistency
Accurate application of social and cognitive skills developed during the autumn and summer terms

I love PE! Learning different sports and team activities is a great challenge.

Year 7 student

I really enjoy PE, learning about different sports encourages me to be fit and healthy.

Year 10 student