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

1. The enjoyment of physical activity.
2. 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

Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9)

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.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is offered to all Years 9s. It covers four areas - service, skill, physical recreation, expedition. It allows the students to explore activities and hobbies that they many not have access too.

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11)

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

GCSE 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.

Key Stage 5

AS/A Level PE – Examination Body: OCR

For pupils interested in pursuing PE to a higher examination level. The courses are essentially 70% theory, 20% practical and 10% based on a Personal Performance Portfolio.

Two practical activities are chosen. Theoretical work involves physiology, acquisition of skill, physiology of sport performance, bio-mechanics, historical perspectives, comparative and contemporary studies

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.