AIMS

 

v  To help in the preparation for use of leisure time

v  To develop enjoyment and enthusiasm for physical activity

v  To develop a greater overall interest and understanding of selected aspects of sport

v  To develop the individual’s own concept of his or her own personal performance and skill level

v  To enable the individual to become both a better participant and better spectator

v  To make each pupil healthier and happier

 

OBJECTIVES

 

v  Achieve a high level of personal performance in physical activity

v  Have experience of participating in major and individual sports

v  Understand and experience the basic tactics of play in major games

v  Understand and experience health-related activities including aspects of safety

 

CONTENT

Physical Education is taught to each class in each year group throughout the school.  In all year groups AHL are banded together as are RST and both receive a double period (2x40min).  The whole year group comes together for games for a double period (2x40min) on the following afternoons:

 

Year 8             Friday

Year 9             Monday

Year 10           Thursday

Year 11           Tuesday

Year 12           Wednesday

 

Key Stage 3		Key Stage 4
PE	Games	PE	Games
Athletics Basketball Cross Country Dance Gymnastics Health-Related Fitness Badminton Swimming	Hockey Netball Rugby Football Athletics Softball Cricket	Athletics Badminton Basketball Cross Country Health-Related Fitness Volleyball	Hockey Netball Rugby Football Leisure Centre Athletics Rounders Tennis

GCSE PE

  AQA SYLLABUS

 

PE (Full Course)

Unit 3: Knowledge and Understanding for the Active Participant Written Paper – 1hour 30 mins 80 marks – 40%   Scenario issued to centres in advance of the examination.

plus

Unit 4: The Active Participant   Controlled Assessment – 90 marks – 60%     4 assessments from at least 2 groups/ways of thinking: at least 2 as player/performer.

 

Unit 3:                        Knowledge & Understanding for the Active Participant

 

• The range of physical activities/different roles that the active participant can choose from
• Linking physical activity with diet, work and rest for personal health and a balanced healthy lifestyle
• Making informed decisions about getting involved in a lifetime of healthy physical activities that suit their needs

            External assessment – written paper – 40% of total marks

• Multiple choice
• Short answer questions
• Extended answers based on scenario issued prior to the examination

 

 

Unit 4:                        The Active Participant

 Students assessed in their selected roles from the activities

 Controlled assessment – 60% of total marks – Four assessments

 

• From at least two groups/ways of thinking

• Games activities
• Gymnastic activities
• Dance activities
• Athletic activities
• Life saving/adventure activities
• Fitness & health

• At least two performances must be as player/performer

 

            Key Processes – developing skills, being creative/making decisions and evaluating/improving