Department overview

Our Physical Education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed, excel, and develop a lifelong love for physical activity. We deliver a high-quality, inclusive program that challenges students physically, supports them mentally, and equips them with the skills needed to lead healthy, active lives.

Key Stage 3 curriculum

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 curriculum

Core PE

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.

GCSE

To inspire, challenge, and empower students to reach their full potential, both physically and academically. We aim to foster a lifelong passion for physical activity and sport, ensuring students understand the profound benefits of exercise on their physical, mental, and social well-being.

Sports Studies

To build practical sporting skills, leadership abilities, and an understanding of contemporary industry issues. It bridges academic theory with vocational application to prepare students for careers in the Exercise, Physical Activity, Sport, and Health

Key Stage 5 curriculum

A Level PE

Through the OCR A Level Physical Education course, we aim to provide a rigorous, engaging, and holistic study of sport, health, and fitness. Our intent is to inspire independent, critical thinkers who deeply understand the complex scientific, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that underpin elite performance and lifelong participation.

CTEC Sport

By the end of Year 13, students will have experienced the opportunity, through applied learning, to develop the core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required in the sport and physical activity sector. They will consolidate and extend their understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short- and long-term responses to physical activity, the framework of sport in the UK and the organisations involved. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership through practical assessment and evaluation tasks.

Catholic Social Teaching

In PE, we live out I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me by pushing ourselves to grow stronger, stay fit, and work as a team. Whether learning new skills or improving fitness, we rely on faith, hope, and love to reach our goals. Catholic Social Teaching is seen in how we show sportsmanship, play fair, and respect each other’s views. We promote unity, cooperation, and personal growth, helping students become kind, well-rounded people who care for others both on and off the field. PE helps build character and teaches life lessons through action and teamwork.

Enrichment opportunities

Please see the termly co-curricular timetable for up to date clubs. We offer an extensive range of inclusive clubs after school including Football, Rugby, Netball, Dance, Athletics, Rounders and Badminton for KS3 and KS4. Anyone is welcome.

Positive PE Policy

• Our policy states that if pupils are fit enough to come into school, they are fit enough to take part in PE in some way and therefore must bring PE kit.
• If students are not 100% fit, they may take a less active role in the lesson and may be asked to take up an officiating role e.g to umpire/referee or to complete some analysis/observation in the lesson.
• If pupils arrive with a note and no PE kit, they will be asked to borrow kit.
• For students with any long-term injuries/illnesses a doctor’s note must be provided.

Curriculum Road Map - Core Physical Education

Year 7-11

Autumn Term

• Topic 01 – Invasion Games: Rugby – Formative assessment
• Topic 02 – Net and Wall: Badminton – Formative assessment
• Topic 03 – Creative Activities: Dance – Formative assessment
• Topic 04 – Invasion Games: Football – Formative assessment

Spring Term

• Topic 05 – Outdoor Adventurous Activities: Orienteering – Formative assessment
• Topic 06 – Net and Wall: Table Tennis – Formative assessment
• Topic 07 – Creative Activities: Gymnastics – Formative assessment
• Topic 08 – Healthy Lifestyles: Fitness – Formative assessment

Summer Term

• Topic 09: Open – Formative assessment
• Topic 10 – Athletics Activities: Athletics – Formative assessment
• Topic 11 – Striking and Fielding: Rounders – Formative assessment
• Topic 12 – Striking and Fielding: Cricket – Formative assessment

PE TOPICS ARE TAUGHT ON A CAROUSEL BASIS AND STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE 9 OF THE ABOVE TOPICS BY THE END OF THE YEAR

Curriculum Road Map - GCSE Physical Education

Year 10

Physical Training

• Components of Fitness
• Methods of Training
• Principles of Training
• Preventing Injury

Health, Fitness and Well-Being

• Diet and Nutrition

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Movement Analysis

Command words: Define, Compare, Assess, Explain

Year 11

Socio-Cultural Influences

• Factors Affecting Participation
• Commercialisation
• Ethics and Violence in Sport
• Drugs in Sport

Sport Psychology

• Characteristics and Classification of Skills
• Goals Setting
• Guidance and Feedback

Command words: Justify, Analyse, Evaluate

Sport Studies – R184

Topic 1 – Issues Which Affect Participation in Sport

• Barriers to Participation
• Strategies to Improve Participation
• Emerging Sports

Topic 2 – The Role of Sport in Promoting Values

• Etiquette, Gamesmanship & Sportsmanship
• Olympic & Paralympic Movements
• PEDs

Topic 3 – Implications of Hosting a Major Sporting Event

• Scheduling & Bidding for Sporting Events
• Positives of Hosting Sport Event
• Negatives of Hosting Sport Event

Topic 4 – Role of NGBs in Development of Sport

• Promoting Participation
• Initiatives

Topic 5 – Use of Technology in Sport

• Fair Play, Spectatorship
• Performance, Safety
• Negative Effects of Technology
• Positive Effects of Technology

Sport Studies – R185

Topic 1 – Key Components of Performance

• Tactics v Strategy
• Creativity & Decision Making
• Individual Performance & Team Performance

Topic 2 – Applying Practice to Improve Sporting Activity

• Strengths & Weaknesses
• Types of Practice
• Measuring Improvement

Topic 3 – Organising a Sports Activity Session

• Safety Considerations
• Objectives to Meet
• Factors When Planning

Topic 4 – Leading a Sports Activity Session

• Leadership Styles
• Delivery Styles
• Communication & Motivation Skills

Topic 5 – Reviewing Own Performance in Planning & Leading Sports Activity Session

• Reviewing Planning
• Reviewing Leadership

Sport Studies – R186

Topic 1 – Different Sources of Media That Cover Sport

• Digital Sources & Social Media
• Broadcast Media
• Print Media

Topic 2 – Positive Effects of the Media on Sport

• Golden Triangle
• Promotional Opportunities for Individuals
• Using Money Generated by Sponsors

Topic 3 – Negative Effects of the Media on Sport

• Widening Divide in Sport
• Prize Money & Pay
• Body Image

Useful websites

• Planet PE
• The PE Tutor
• BBC Bitesize
• The EverLearner

Careers

Teaching and Education

PE and Sport in primary, secondary, college or university.

Healthcare and Therapy

Physiotherapist, Sports Nutritionist, Occupational Therapist, or Exercise Physiologist.

Sports and Fitness Coaching

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Performance Sports Scientist, or Personal Trainer.

Sports Development and Management

Sports Development Officer and Leisure Centre Manager.