Physical Education - Key Stage 4

Students have the choice of a range of courses leading to public examinations at GCSE and/or vocational qualifications in English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Creative Arts, Humanities, Modern Languages and Vocation areas.

In addition, students follow of course in Citizenship and Personal & Social Education, which also covers Careers and Health Education.

Invasion Games

Football, Netball, Rugby, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee

Net and Wall Games

Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis, Squash

Gymnastics / Trampolining

Fitness

Sports Leadership

Level 2

Dance

Athletics

Track and Field Events

Striking & Fielding Games

Cricket, Rounders, Softball

GCSE Physical Education

Exam Board: Edexcel 2PE01

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Unit 1: The Theory of Physical Education (5PE01) 40% of the total GCSE

Section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles

Section 1.2: Your healthy, active body

Assessed through an externally set examination. 1 hour and 30 minutes. The total raw mark available is 80.

Unit 2: Performance in Physical Education (5PE02) 60% of the total GCSE

Section 2.1: Practical performance

Section 2.2: Analysis of performance

Assessed under controlled conditions, externally moderated. The total raw mark available is 50.

Sports Leaders Level 1 and Level 2

http://www.sportsleaders.org/

Physical Education - Key Stage 5

The college offers a wide range of AS and A2 subjects leading to a full A level accreditation. Vocational subjects of a one or two-year duration are offered to include Btec National and OCR.

Please select the subject links below on the left to fund further details for each subject area.

AS and A2 Physical Education

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AS

Unit 1: Participation in Sport and Recreation

6PE01

AS

Unit 2: The Critical Sports Performer

6PE02

A2

Unit 3: Preparation for Optimum Sports Performance

6PE03

A2

Unit 4: The Developing Sports Performer

6PE04

BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Level 3)

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Community Sports Leader (CSL) Award

 http://www.sportsleaders.org/

Physical Education - Key Stage 3

All students receive two PE lessons per week. Students learn through five essential processes

1. Making informed choices about healthy, active lifestyles. Students will learn to identify the types of activity that are best suited to them.
2. Evaluating and improving. Students will learn to analyse performances and identify strengths and weaknesses.
3. Developing physical and mental capacity. Students will develop determination to succeed.
4. Making and applying decisions. Students will learn to select and use tactics and strategies.
5. Developing skills in physical activity. Students will develop a range of skills that show precision, control and fluency.

Years 7-9

Invasion Games

Football, Netball, Rugby, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee

Net and Wall Games

Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis, Squash

Swimming

Gymnastics / Trampolining

Fitness

Sports Leadership

Level 1

Dance

Athletics

Track and Field Events

Striking & Fielding Games

Cricket, Rounders, Softball