Curriculum Intent
Key stage 3
Pupils should build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in key stages 1 and 2, become more competent, confident and expert in their techniques, and apply them across different sports and physical activities. They should understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others’ work. They should develop the confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life and understand and apply the long-term health benefits of physical activity.
Key stage 4
Pupils should tackle complex and demanding physical activities. They should get involved in a range of activities that develops personal fitness and promotes an active, healthy lifestyle
Programmes of Study
KS3
- use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games [badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby and table tennis]
- develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports [athletics and gymnastics]
- perform dances using advanced dance techniques in a range of dance styles and forms
- analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
- take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs
KS4
- use and develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in team and individual games [badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby and tennis]
- develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports [athletics and gymnastics] or other physical activities [dance]
- take part in further outdoor and adventurous activities in a range of environments which present intellectual and physical challenges and which encourage pupils to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group
- evaluate their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement across a range of physical activities to achieve their personal best
- continue to take part regularly in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports club
Marking and Assessment
Students are assessed at the end of each activity/sport and their personal fitness level is also tested each term in KS3.
Examinations
None
Revision Guides/Supporting Resources
None
Staff Details
- Mr Moore – Head of Department
- Mr Charles – Teacher of Physical Education
- Mrs Eastham – Teacher of Physical Education
- Miss Bryan – Teacher of Physical Education
