Physical Education
Miss Conway
FACILITIES
Our Physical Education Department strives to provide a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that promotes physical fitness, skill development, teamwork, and a positive attitude towards exercise whilst promoting the mental health of all students. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a sports hall, fully equip fitness suit, Astro turf and football pitch which enables a variety of sports and activities to be delivered within the school.
All students in Key Stage 3 and 4 receive three periods of Physical Education a week.
Students engage in a wide range of sporting activities during their Physical Education lessons and in extra-curricular activities.
KEY STAGE 3
Within our KS3 classes, we provide a wide range of activities that encourage students to develop team working skills, physical abilities and promote positive mental health.
Our PE teachers provide a supportive, encouraging and flexible curriculum to include all abilities within lessons. Our curriculum is designed so students can engage in individual and team sports. These include: Athletics, Badminton, Gaelic, Netball, Basketball, trampolining Gymnastics and soccer.
We also offer a range of extra-curricular activities which support our student interest in sport and prepare them for various competitions. This includes: Netball, Soccer, Gaelic and fitness suite.
GCSE
At KS4, we currently offer OCN Level 2 Sport, which enables our students to receive a Grade B at GCSE level if successful.
Within the OCN Level 2, students’ study two units over the two years.
Unit 1 – Outdoor Adventure Sports (50%)
This unit enables student to understand outdoor adventure sporting including the environment impact they have, the differing types of sport, health and safety and first aid.
Students will:
• Participate in 3 water based activities
• Participate in 3 land based activities s
• Know how to respond and provide emergency first aid.
Unit 2 – Anatomy and Physiology (50%)
This unit, students will be able to under the structure and function of:
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
A LEVEL
Our KS5 Pathway student study BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport. The BTEC Level 3 is diverse and enjoyable course that provide students with a full insight into the sports industry. This course is a combination of theory and practical work, specialising in coaching, sports development and fitness.
This qualification is an equivalent in size to a Grade A at Level.
Students undertake 4 Units of work which is a combination of examination and assignment.
FURTHER EDUCATION & CAREERS
Studying PE can open many career pathways for students.
- PE Teaching
Sports Physiotherapy
Coaching
Nutritionist
Sports Development Officer
- Sports Journalist
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Performance Analyst
Broadcaster
GALLERY
- Outdoor Activities Instructor
Sports and Exercise Psychologist
Leisure/ Centre Manager