PHYSICAL EDUCATION STAFFING
Mr. C. Way Head of Department
Miss C. Matthews SSCO
Mr. S. Shillig

CENTER STAFFING
Mrs. S. Vallis Duty Manager
Jenny Smith Fitness Instructor
Peter Mort Duty Officer
Natalie Hoskins Duty Officer
Benny Hoskins Duty Officer

ACCOMMODATION
The Sports Centre is a separate building from the school and is dual purpose. It is used by the both the school and the general public.

The facilities include a sports hall marked out for five badminton courts, indoor 5 - a - side soccer, volleyball, tennis, netball, indoor hockey, basketball and an indoor cricket net with 2 lanes. There are 2 partition nets that can be drawn across the full width of the hall to allow for a more varied use.
There is a separate and well equipped sprung floored gymnasium with a badminton court.Two squash courts. A coffee bar which has a viewing area of the sports hall. Sauna
A fitness suite, which is in the main school building.
There is a large grass area all in the school grounds.
A four tennis court or three netball court hard surfaced area.
An athletics jumping surface Red Gras, discus and shot circle.
A Nottingham wicket.
The surrounding area is used for cross country.

AIMS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Through the Department and its teachings pupils will be encouraged to :-

• Fulfil their individual potential.Take responsibility for themselves and others.
• Understand the necessity of safe practice.
• Appreciate the skills and efforts of others.
• Understand the need to exercise for life.
• Take pride in achievement.
• Be guided in being a good sports person both in and out of competition.
• Be a knowledgeable spectator.

Key Stage 3
Physical Education lessons encourage students to develop their physical and co-ordination skills in a variety of ways. They are asked to take part in gymnastics, games and other outdoor activities. Participation is the most important aspect but students who reach excellence in certain areas are helped to carry the activity to a higher level, representing the School where appropriate.

Topics to include:-
Year 7 - Multi Skills, Orienteering, Basketball, Hockey, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis.

Year 8 - Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Badminton, Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis.

Year 9 - Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders, Tennis, Cricket.

Key Stage 4
Pupils will be assessed on all practical skills throughout the year and each term pupils will be assessed on a specific area. All pupils undertake Cross - Country and Athletics. Participation is the most important aspect but students who reach excellence in certain areas are helped to carry the activity to a higher level, representing the School where appropriate.

Topics to include:-
Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Lacross, Cross Country, Rounders, Tennis, Cricket, Athletics, Softball.

GCSE
Edexcel GCSE in Physical Education Full Course (1827)

AIMS
A course based on this specification should encourage candidates to:

• develop and apply their knowledge, skills and understanding of physical education through selected practical activities.
• develop their knowledge and understanding of the different factors that affect participation and performance and demonstrate their relationship.
• understand the role of rules and conventions in selected activities.
• promote their understanding of the health benefits and risks associated with taking part in physical activities.
• develop the skills necessary to analyse and improve performance.
• support their personal and social development through adopting roles in selected games activities when working with others.

In addition to seek :

• to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles through the following :

• to be physically active
• to adopt the best possible posture and appropriate use of the body
• to participate in activities that develop cardiovascular health, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance
• the increasing need for personal hygiene in relation to vigorous activity

• to develop positive attitudes through the following :

• to observe the conventions of fair play, honest competition and good sporting behaviour in individual and team games both as participants and as spectators
• to cope with both success and limitations in performance
• to consolidate and improve their performance skills in a range of activities
• consideration for others and for the environment

• to ensure safe practice through the following

• to respond readily to instructions
• to recognise and follow the relevant rules and safety procedures associated with different sporting activities
• about the safety risks of wearing inappropriate clothing, footwear and jewellery, and why particular clothing,footwear and protection are worn for different activities
• how to use and store equipment safely
• how to warm-up for and cool-down after exercise

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Candidates will be assessed through both practical assessment and a written examination on the following objectives:

Objective 1 – Perform effectively under applied conditions in their selected activities:
• using tactics or compositional techniques
• observing the rules and conventions of their activities

Objective 2 – Analyse the improvement of performance
• to determine its strengths and weaknesses
• to improve its quality and effectiveness

Objective 3 – Show knowledge and understanding of:
• the factors affecting participation and performance in physical activity
• the relationships between health, fitness and practical activity
• risk assessment in physical activity


Practical Coursework

• Practical Performance - 60%
• Four activities to be undertaken in the 2 areas below (weighting 25%)
• Analysis of performance in one activity (weighting 10%)
• Practical assessment in four activities (weighting 25%)
• Moderator visit in final months of the course in order to moderate the assessment

Written Paper - 1 Hour 45 minutes - 40% of the total marks (grade range A* - G)

This paper is in three parts:
• Part 1 – multiple choice questions
• Part 11 – short- answer questions
• Part 111 - scenario questions

This paper covers the Factors Affecting Participation and Performance and is divided into three sections:
A Exercise and Training
B Safety Aspects and Risk Assessment in Physical Activity and Sport
C Applied Anatomy and Physiology

All three sections will be covered in each part of the paper

CLUBS
Throughout the year there will be opportunities for any pupil to attend a wide range of clubs which are on offer. These are dependent on the time of year and the staff available.

TEAMS
The school is represented in the local Leagues for Soccer and Netball. Friendly fixtures are arranged for other sports should there be a demand. We are represented at both area and county level for Athletics and Cross Country.

SSCO
Miss C. Matthews