PE
Subject Leader: Mrs Louise Reeves - l.reeves@lavington.wilts.sch.uk
Year 7
What are we studying?
Students will take part in a wide range of activities: Invasion games such as Rugby, Netball and Football; Net-wall games such as Badminton and Table Tennis; Striking and fielding games such as Cricket and Rounders; along with Athletics and Health-Related Exercise.
The activities covered will focus on the key concepts, essential skills and processes that students need to understand and learn in order to make progress:
Outwitting opponents
Accurate replication of actions, phrases and sequences
Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions
Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy
Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing
In Year 7 the focus is on creating a love for Physical Education through a development of competence in a wide range of physical activities.
How are we assessed?
Students’ assessment is carried at two points during the year. One assessment is based on Invasion Games. The activity is assessed in two categories: Skills in isolation and the effectiveness of applying these skills in a competitive situation. Students will also be assessed in Health-Related Fitness where they will be assessed on their knowledge of components of fitness, carrying out fitness testing and training to develop their ability in fitness.
How we provide for the SEN and most able pupils
The different pathways support students of different abilities and allow them to make good progress. The amount of curriculum time devoted to Physical Education will allow staff to stretch high ability students and go beyond the curriculum with the extra-curricular programme which allows more time for students develop a strong foundation for their studies. SEN students will be supported appropriately by class teacher and teaching assistants. Group size will be adjusted appropriately to allow more teacher time to support students’ progress.
How are we grouped?
At the beginning of the year students are initially assessed (as a rough guideline) against the Attainment Levels of the Invasion Games activity and placed into sets. At the October half term the sets are reviewed and we continue to do this throughout the year.
What homework are we expected to do?
Students are encouraged to enhance their experience by partaking in extra-curricular opportunities from clubs, fixtures, leadership opportunities and community sport. In addition to this, students are encouraged to read about and watch a wide variety of sporting and physical activities.
On occasion students may be set homework to enhance and consolidate their learning.
Careers in PE
Careers is linked to our curriculum for Gatsby Benchmark 4 in Key stage 3 in the following ways:
- In National Careers week all KS3 lessons have careers related starter activities which directly link the subject with the world of work which culminates in the department creating a display of evidence to illustrate the work and student engagement.
What can parents do to help?
Please help with your child’s organisation to ensure that they come to each lesson with the appropriate PE kit, in line with the published list for PE.
Encourage them to fully participate in extra-curricular PE activities and to read about/watch a variety of sporting and physical activities.
Year 8
What are we studying?
Students will take part in a wide range of activities: Invasion games such as Rugby, Netball and Football; Net-wall games such as Badminton and Table Tennis; Striking and fielding games such as Cricket and Rounders; along with Athletics and Health-Related Exercise.
The activities covered will focus on the key concepts, essential skills and processes that students need to understand and learn in order to make progress:
Outwitting opponents
Accurate replication of actions, phrases and sequences
Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions
Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy
Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing
In year 8 the focus is on broadening sporting experiences through the development of techniques to improve personal best.
How are we assessed?
Students’ assessment is carried at two points during the year. One assessment is based on Invasion Games. The activity is assessed in two categories: Skills in isolation and the effectiveness of applying these skills in a competitive situation. Students will also be assessed in Health-Related Fitness where they will be assessed on their knowledge of components of fitness, and their ability to create and carry out a circuit to develop their fitness.
How we provide for the SEN and most able pupil?
The different pathways support students of different abilities and allow them to make good progress. The amount of curriculum time devoted to Physical Education will allow staff to stretch high ability students and go beyond the curriculum with the extra-curricular programme which allows more time for students develop a strong foundation for their studies. SEN students will be supported appropriately by class teacher and teaching assistants. Group size will be adjusted appropriately to allow more teacher time to support students’ progress.
How are we grouped?
Students are placed into sets using their target levels and previous assessments. Classes are continually reviewed throughout the year.
What homework are we expected to do?
Students are encouraged to enhance their experience by partaking in extra-curricular opportunities from clubs, fixtures, leadership opportunities and community sport. In addition to this, students are encouraged to read about and watch a wide variety of sporting and physical activities.
On occasion students may be set homework to enhance and consolidate their learning.
Careers in PE
Careers is linked to our curriculum for Gatsby Benchmark 4 in Key stage 3 in the following ways:
- In National Careers week all KS3 lessons have careers related starter activities which directly link the subject with the world of work which culminates in the department creating a display of evidence to illustrate the work and student engagement.
What can parents do to help?
Please help with your child’s organisation to ensure that they come to each lesson with the appropriate PE kit, in line with the published list for PE.
Encourage them to fully participate in extra-curricular PE activities and to read about/watch a variety of sporting and physical activities.
Year 9
What are we studying?
Students will take part in a wide range of activities: Invasion games such as Rugby, Netball and Football; Net-wall games such as Badminton and Table Tennis; Striking and fielding games such as Cricket and Rounders; along with Athletics and Health-Related Exercise.
The activities covered will focus on the key concepts, essential skills and processes that students need to understand and learn in order to make progress:
Outwitting opponents
Accurate replication of actions, phrases and sequences
Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions
Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy
Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing
In year 9 the focus is on developing strategies, tactics and ability to solve problems.
How are we assessed?
Students’ assessment is carried at two points during the year. One assessment is based on Invasion Games. The activity is assessed in two categories: Skills in isolation and the effectiveness of applying these skills in a competitive situation. Students will also be assessed in Health-Related Fitness where they will be assessed on their ability to design, carry out and asses their own fitness programme.
How we provide for the SEN and most able pupils
The different pathways support students of different abilities and allow them to make good progress. The amount of curriculum time devoted to Physical Education will allow staff to stretch high ability students and go beyond the curriculum with the extra-curricular programme which allows more time for students develop a strong foundation for their studies. SEN students will be supported appropriately by class teacher and teaching assistants. Group size will be adjusted appropriately to allow more teacher time to support students’ progress.
How are we grouped?
Students are placed into sets using their target levels and previous assessments. Classes are continually reviewed throughout the year.
What homework are we expected to do?
Students are encouraged to enhance their experience by partaking in extra-curricular opportunities from clubs, fixtures, leadership opportunities and community sport. In addition to this, students are encouraged to read about and watch a wide variety of sporting and physical activities.
On occasion students may be set homework to enhance and consolidate their learning.
Careers in PE
Careers is linked to our curriculum for Gatsby Benchmark 4 in Key stage 3 in the following ways:
- In National Careers week all KS3 lessons have careers related starter activities which directly link the subject with the world of work which culminates in the department creating a display of evidence to illustrate the work and student engagement.
What can parents do to help?
Please help with your child’s organisation to ensure that they come to each lesson with the appropriate PE kit, in line with the published list for PE.
Encourage them to fully participate in extra-curricular PE activities and to read about/watch a variety of sporting and physical activities.
Years 10 and 11 Core PE
What are we studying?
Students will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities: Invasion games such as Rugby, Netball, Football and Basketball; Net-wall games such as Badminton, Table Tennis and Tennis; Striking and fielding games such as Cricket and Rounders; along with Athletics and Health-Related Exercise.
The activities delivered will focus on the key concepts, essential skills and processes that students need to understand and learn in order to make progress:
Outwitting opponents
Accurate replication of actions, phrases and sequences
Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions
Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy
Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing
During KS4 Lessons are aimed at promoting life-long learning and preparing students for physical activity and sports after leaving Lavington.
How we provide for the SEN and most able pupils
The different pathways support students of different abilities and allow them to make good progress. The amount of curriculum time devoted to Physical Education will allow staff to stretch high ability students and go beyond the curriculum with the extra-curricular programme which allows more time for students develop a strong foundation for their studies. SEN students will be supported appropriately by class teacher and teaching assistants.
How are we grouped?
At Key Stage 4 students are given the opportunity to select which activity they would like to participate in for the term. Each term has a rotation of activities, based on availability of staff and facilities.
What home learning are we expected to do?
Students are encouraged to enhance their experience by partaking in extra-curricular opportunities from clubs, fixtures, leadership opportunities and community sport. In addition to this, students are encouraged to read about and watch a wide variety of sporting and physical activities.
What can parents do to help?
Please help with your child’s organisation to ensure that they come to each lesson with the appropriate PE kit, in line with the published list for PE.
Encourage them to fully participate in extra-curricular PE activities and to read about/watch a variety of sporting and physical activities.
Examination PE has two pathways GCSE PE and Cambridge National Sport Science
Students opt into study Examination PE during the options process in Year 9; the students are split into either GCSE PE or Cambridge National Sport Science classes after discussion with both students and parents. We will identify the most appropriate course for each learner on an individual basis.
GCSE PE
What are we studying?
For GCSE PE we follow the Edexcel course, the course is split into four components.
Component One: Fitness and Body Systems
Overview of content
Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology
Topic 2: Movement analysis
Topic 3: Physical Training
Topic 4: Use of data
Overview of assessment
This unit is assessed through an externally set examination.
The examination is 1 hour and 30 minutes, and includes multiple choice, short-answer, and longer answer questions.
The total mark available is 80.
Component Two: Health and Performance
Overview of content
Topic 1: Health, fitness and well-being
Topic 2: Sport psychology
Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences
Topic 4: Use of data
Overview of assessment
This component is assessed through an externally set examination.
The examination is 1 hour and 15 minutes, and includes multiple choice, short-answer, and longer answer questions.
The total mark available is 60.
Component Three: Practical performance
Overview of content
Skills during individual and team activities
General performance skills
Overview of assessment
The assessment consists of students completing three physical activities from a set list.
One must be an individual activity.
One must be a team activity.
The final activity can be a free choice.
These will be assessed by the teacher and moderated.
Component Four: Personal Exercise Programme
Overview of content
Aim and planning analysis
Carrying out and monitoring the PEP
Evaluation of the PEP
Overview of assessment
- The assessment consists of students producing a personal exercise programme, and will require students to analyse and evaluate their performance.
- These will be assessed by the teacher and moderated.
How are we assessed?
For more details of the course and the assessment process please visit: www.edexcel.com
How are we grouped?
Students are put in mixed ability sets for theory and groupings for practical activities will depend on the sport or activity being taught and assessed.
What home learning are we expected to do?
The students are expected to do independent study consolidating their learning of the topics they are covering. There is also set homework given weekly or fortnightly depending on the tasks or extended project work.
Students are also expected to attend extra-curricular clubs and an external sports club to support their practical assessments.
What can parents do to help?
Please help with your child’s organisation to ensure that they come to each lesson with the appropriate PE kit, in line with the published list for PE.
Monitor their progress during the GCSE and ensure they find time to complete their homework.
Encourage them to fully participate in extra-curricular PE activities and to read about/watch a variety of sporting and physical activities.
Use Show my homework/email to communicate with staff on any concerns or matters regarding PE.
