Physical Education

The work within the Physical Education Department is designed to support, contribute and relate directly to the Mission statement and aims of the school.

In the first three years the curriculum is broad-based although rigid and structured. This is to expose all pupils to as many activities as possible which are within the expertise of the staff. There is a fine balance between individual and group activities.

Aims

The enjoyment of physical activity.
To implement the Physical Education curriculum.
To promote an understanding of an active and healthy lifestyle.
To establish in all pupils a sense of self esteem through the development of physical confidence - Every Child Matters
To allow pupils equal access to the Physical Education curriculum and extra curricular activities undertaken by the department.
To contribute to the social and moral education for the pupils by developing an appreciation of good sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork, co-operation, leadership, honesty and collective responsibility

Objectives

To develop in pupils a positive and knowledgeable appreciation of health and fitness, to help in the development of fitness, co-ordination and muscular strength.
For pupils to acquire knowledge including rules, tactics and organisation of positive play in games.
Within the sphere of personal and social education to develop the qualities of leadership, co-operation, determination, perseverance, responsibility, enthusiasm, conduct and tolerance.
To encourage participation in local sports clubs and for pupils to be aware of sport and recreational opportunities with in the locality.
To fitness test every pupil in the school and make them aware of how to improve their weaknesses

Curriculum Key Stage 3

2 x 60 minute periods. This has been designed to meet the needs of the PE National Curriculum and includes participation in:

Games Activities: Football, Basketball, Hockey, Handball, Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Rounders, Softball.
Gymnastic Activities: Educational and Olympic Gymnastics.
Athletic Activities: Sprinting, Running, Jumping, Throwing and Cross Country Running.
Swimming and Water-based Activities: Stroke technique and personal survival techniques.
Outdoor and Adventure Activities: Orienteering and problem solving activities.

Community Sports Leaders Award

This is moderated by the British Sports Trust and involves students passing Ten Vocational Units. Some responsibility in organising/leading sporting activities.

Curriculum Key Stage 4

General PE

1 x 60 minutes periods. Each pupil must pursue a number of activities throughout Years 10 & 11 including a team game, an individual activity and a racquet sport. These may include some of the following:

Team Games: Football, Basketball, Netball, Hockey, Volleyball, Cricket, Softball and Rounders
Racquet Sports: Tennis/Badminton
Individual: Athletics, Fitness Training, Aerobics, Golf

BTEC Sport

Studied in Year 10 & 11. This is a 100% assignment based and equivalent to 2 GCSE A-C grades.

G.C.S.E PE

Examination Body: EDEXCEL

Alongside general PE a GCSE course may be studied in Year 10 and 11. It is a popular option and it involves a practical assessment in 4 activities (50%), analysis of performance (10%), and 1 theory paper (40%).

The following activities have been taught in recent years.

Individual: Athletics and swimming
Invasion Games: Football, Basketball, Netball and Hockey
Strike Field: Cricket, Rounders and Softball
Net: Badminton, Tennis and Volleyball

Pupils who play in club/non-school sports may be examined and given a GCSE grade. These may include watersports, mountain and adventure activities.

Post 16

BTEC National Certificate in Sport
For pupils interested in pursuing PE to a higher examination level. The course is portfolio based with no exam.

Students complete a range of different tasks and assignments. The course is predominantly theoretical but where possible students will be taught in a practical setting.

Inter-College PE

Throughout the Year Inter-College competitions are organised. Nearly every pupil in the school is expected to participate in some activity. These include: Football, Netball, Basketball, Rounders, Kwik Cricket, Hockey, Cross-Country, Athletics and Swimming.

Junior Sports Leaders Award (JSLA)

The Junior Sports Leaders Award runs in Year 9 during PE lessons. The course covers areas such as organisation, communication, Health and Fitness and many other relevant components that contribute to students developing their leadership skills through sport.

Sports Teams and Extra Curriculum

St. Edmund's competes regularly in:

Football-	D.S.F.A League & Kent Cup Games (Boys & Girls)
Basketball-	East Kent League & Kent Cup Games
Netball-	Dover District League & Tournaments
Hockey-	Dover District League & Cup Tournaments
Rugby-	Emerging Schools Tournaments & Local League
Cricket-	East Kent Colts and Junior Colts, Kent Cup, Cricket Festivals/Girls Cricket Assoc.
Tennis-	Kent Schools League, Dover District League. We are a Tennis Partnership School
Athletics-	South East Kent Schools Trophy
Cross-Country-	League and Invitations
Rounders-	Matches & Tournaments
Dance-	Club and Workshops
Trampolining Club-
Rowing-	School Challenge throughout the year.

Physical Education Kit

Indoor	Outdoor
White Socks	Blue Socks (Long)
Royal Blue Shorts	Royal Blue Shorts
Royal Blue T-Shirt	Blue/White Games Top
Indoor Training Shoes	Outdoor Training Shoes
	Football Boots

Tracksuit bottoms with school design are permitted in cold conditions.

Other Comments

Physical Education is a compulsory subject. If, for any reason, a pupil cannot participate actively in the lesson, then a signed note of explanation is required. If a pupil has a long term illness/injury, a medical certificate is necessary.

Full PE Kit is still required as students will be involved in coaching and assisting in lessons.

Facilities

Gymnasium

Hall (2 Badminton Courts)

Lower Playground

2 Tennis Courts
2 Netball Courts
2 Basketball Courts

Top Playground

Fitness Room
Multi Use Sports Surface MUGA
Dedicated PE Classroom

The PE Department uses the Danes Recreation Field for timetabled lessons during games activities.