Curriculum Intent
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
At Walton-le-Dale High School, students are assessed regularly to support their progress and development in Physical Education.
What we assess
Students are assessed across three key areas:
- Performance (Skills): Practical skills in each activity are assessed at the end of that activity
- Fitness: Levels of physical fitness are monitored through fitness testing three times a year, to maintain or improve fitness levels
- Effort & Attitude: Assessed using the school ATL (Attitude to Learning) grades on Synergy
When students are assessed
- At the end of each activity or sport
- Fitness testing takes place three times per year to track progress
How students make progress
Progress in PE is based on:
- Improvement in skills across different activities
- Development of fitness over time
- Positive effort, attitude, and engagement in lessons
We recognise that all students start at different levels, and success in PE is measured through individual progress, not just performance.
Supporting student development
Students receive regular feedback to help them improve, including:
- Verbal feedback during lessons
- Opportunities to reflect on performance
- Clear targets for improvement
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
