Physical Education

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KS3 | PE Kit | Extra-Curricular Activities

Staff

• Mr L Pickerill (Head of PE)
• Ms R Clayden
• Mrs F Burgum (Course Director - Dance)
• Mrs A Baxendale
• Mr D Westmoreland
• Mr S Alty
• Miss R Hulme
• Mr R Bryan (Technician)

Courses

The Physical Education Department aims to educate all students physically, mentally and socially and to encourage a greater knowledge and awareness of Health Education.

The Department aims to ensure that all students in Years 7, 8 and 9 (KS3) participate in a broad and balanced curriculum, which delivers the following areas of experience: Athletics, Games, Dance and Gymnastics.

In addition to the above four areas, a fifth, comprising Outdoor Pursuits, is delivered within a restricted format during the Year 8 Residential Week in the Peak District.

At key stage 4 students study both the theory and practical elements of Physical Education. Students will choose one activity from each box in year 10 and repeat them in year 11.

Assessment

The course is assessed in two ways - Exam and coursework based

• 60% of the course is practically assessed:

  25% For Practical Coursework

  25% Through Practical Examination

  10% Verbal Analysis of Performance and Coursework

• 40% Project based

Homework

Homework for students during KS4 will consist of completing their projects.