Physical Education
Physical Education develops pupils’ physical competence and confidence. It promotes physical skillfulness, physical development and a knowledge of the body in action. Physical Education provides opportunities for pupils to be creative, competitive and to face up to different challenges as individuals and in groups and teams. It promotes positive attitudes towards active and healthy lifestyles. Pupils learn to think in different ways to suit a wide variety of creative, competitive and challenging activities. They learn how to plan, perform and evaluate actions, ideas and performances to improve their quality and effectiveness. Through this process the pupils discover their aptitudes, abilities and preferences, and make choices about how to get involved in life long physical activity. (The National Curriculum)
As a department we run a wide range of extra-curricular which varies with the sporting seasons. This is in addition to our annual Sports Day and regular inter-house conpetitions.
Who’s Who?
- Miss Nicholson - Head of Department
- Mr Langford - School Games Organiser
- Mr Asquith - PE Teacher
- Miss Binns - PE Teacher
- Mr Cragg - PE Teacher
The Curriculum
Key Stage 3
Students in years 7, 8 and 9 at Crawshaw receive their full entitlement of 2 hours of Physical Education teaching per week. Years 10 and 11, 1.5 hours per week.
The programme of activities in year 7 is very simple and allows students to grasp the basic skills of 2 winter games and 2 summer games along with athletics and gymnastics. Students also complete a module of Leadership which is delivered to all year 7 pupils through their P.E. lessons and gives them the opportunity to achieve the Young Leaders Award. Leadership skills are taught through a whole range of games and activities. In this way Young Leaders ‘learn by doing’. It encourages young people to take responsibility, to co-operate and develop moral and social skills. As well as skills such as organisation, communication, confidence and self-esteem. Each pupil will gain a pass if they complete the six week course.
As students progress through school a wider number of activities are introduced year on year, until in year 11 when students have a free choice of activity. This not only ensures that students have a good understanding of an activity before they move on to the next one but also keeps students interested and motivated as new activities are introduced each year. Activities currently taught in PE lessons include: Hockey, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Netball, Badminton, Rugby, Gymnastics, Tennis, Dance, Cricket, Fitness, Rounders, Short Tennis, Stoolball, Athletics, Softball, Leadership, Multi-skills, Trampolining, Zumba, Cheerleading and Dance Mats.
Key Stage 4
GCSE Physical Education
Aims
The course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established in Key Stage 3 Physical Education. It will give you exciting opportunities to be involved in a number of different physical activities, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. Students should have an interest in P.E. and Sport, enjoy being active and appreciate the benefits of keeping fit and healthy.
Content
- Develop your knowledge and practical skills in a range of physical activities
- Examine the effects of exercise and how training can improve performance
- Find ways to improve your own performances in a variety of roles
- Identify ways in which to develop and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle through participation in physical activity
- Appreciate the benefits of promoting sport for all
Assessment
- The GCSE course is assessed over two units.
- Unit 1 is externally assessed through an examination paper of 1 hour and 30 minutes. This will contribute to a maximum of 40% of your total marks.
- Unit 2 is assessed in two sections.
- Section 1, 4 practical performances - 48% (24% PE lessons, 24% practical exams)
- Section 2 Analysis of performance in one of the chosen activities. This will be worth 12% of the marks and will include planning, performing and evaluating a Personal Exercise Programme and preparing and delivering a presentation on your chosen sport.
Progression Route
As well as being the ideal preparation for the A level Physical Education course, GCSE PE allows for the progression to related vocational qualifications such as BTec First and Nationals in Sport or Sports and Exercise Sciences
The course develops the transferable skills and key skills that employers are looking for and can lead to a wide variety of employment opportunities.
Career Opportunities
The course develops the transferable skills and key skills that employers are looking for and can lead to a wide variety of employment opportunities. This can include further training in such areas as recreational management, leisure activities, coaching, officiating, fitness industry, the armed forces and civil service.
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport
Aims
A BTEC First Diploma in Sport aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the sporting world. This vocational course also develops personal skills necessary to prepare those interested in pursuing a career within the sporting industry, or progress to further study.
Content
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma comprises of 60 credits – this includes two core units totalling 15 credits and a number of specialist units totalling 45 credits. The specialist units that students must cover allows for an element of choice, giving them the opportunity to tailor their own course according to their interests.
Assessment
The course is continually assessed on each module. The assessment will be based on both a variety of practical and written tasks. All units are internally assessed and therefore there is no examination. Each unit is graded either Pass, Merit or Distinction, and allows students to receive feedback on their progress throughout the course as they provide evidence towards the grading criteria. 20% of the course will be externally assessed by the exam board.
Qualification
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport - equivalent to 4 GCSEs graded A* - C.
Progression Route
Most students will go on to study a BTEC Level 3 after their BTEC Level 2. This will give them more knowledge and experience for working or studying. However, if they decide to take a BTEC Level 2 they don’t have to carry on taking BTECs they can convert to GCSEs and A levels.
Career Opportunities
This course prepares for employment in Sporting related careers such as coaching, sports psychology, outdoor adventurous activities and sports development.
Key Stage 5
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport
Can be accessed throught the Pudsey Confederation (Grangefield)
A Level Physical Education
Can be accessed through the Pudsey Confederation (Priesthorpe)
