55% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in GCSE PE this year.

 64% of pupils achieved a level 2 pass or above in Sports Studies.

“Sports do not develop character, they reveal it” – John Wooden

Our Physical Education curriculum aim to ensure that all pupils:

• develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
• are physically active for sustained periods of time
• engage in competitive sports and activities
• lead healthy, active lives

Staff

Mr S Garrison – Head of Boys PE

Mrs R John – Head of Girls PE

Miss A Backhouse – PE Teacher (Head of Year 11)

Mr W Hawkeswood – PE Teacher

Mr J Brown – Cover supervisor linked to PE

Key Topics:

KS3 Curriculum overview

By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.

Over the course of the year students will participate in the following activities:

KS4 Curriculum overview

By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.

Each year students will participate in the following activities:

Assessment

KS3 & 4 Core – Students are assessed at the end of each activity using a grading criteria linked to the GCSE specification.

The course:

PE GCSE

Cambridge Nationals – Sport Studies

Websites/ Useful Links

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-physical-education-j587-from-2016/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/ztrcg82

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/sport-studies-level-1-2-j803-j813/