Physical Education
Head of Department/Faculty
Mr J Sheppard
Head of Faculty
jsheppard@commonweal.co.uk
Overview
To offer a broad, balanced, skills based and knowledge-rich curriculum for all that promotes engagement, participation, progress, enjoyment and nurtures sporting and academic excellence
When the students leave the school it is expected that each student would have:
- Developed a wide range of physical skills and abilities in a variety of activity areas.
- Fostered a positive attitude towards regular participation in sport and exercise.
- Gained an understanding of the need for a healthy lifestyle.
- Developed and gained an understanding of safe working practice.
- Developed their social interaction skills.
- Demonstrated sportsmanship and acquired the ability to lead others in physical exercise.
- Enjoyed Physical Education
Top Tips to do well in Physical Education
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Exercise regularly
You should be taking part in some sort of physical activity for 30 minutes every day!
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Find a sport of interest to you
There are lots of sports and activities available. Find one that interests you and your friends. It will contribute to mental and social wellbeing
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Bring kit, work hard and you will enjoy physical activity.
You will only get out what you put in.
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Go above and beyond.
Get involved in as many activities as you can. Participating in any club or representing your house, school or even district is a great achievement
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Once you’ve learnt something, use it again and again.
You can also further your knowledge and contribute to the wider community by leading, coaching, organizing or officiating.
The Curriculum
In Key stage 3 students taught in single sex groups. The emphasis is to Learn skills in Year 7, Link skills in Year 8 and Apply skills in Year 9 in a diverse range of activities. Students are set to allow them to work at a suitable level and allow greater differentiated tasks. Here is a list of the activities that students will cover in Key Stage 3;
Athletics, Alternative games, Basketball, Cricket, Dodgeball, Fitness, Football, Gym, Handball, Invasion Games, Netball, Pickleball, Rounders, Rugby, Softball, Table Tennis, Trampolining, X-Country
Key stage 4 students follow the sports education model. Students are responsible for leadership, instruction and performing. All students participate but carry out leadership and organisation roles to ensure the activities take place.
Assessment
Through both formative and summative assessment students will receive a grade at the end of each activity. We will be introducing the assessment model of hand, head and heart. Students will record each grade into their own tracker, ranging from 1-9. (9 being the highest). Student trackers will be in their planner.
Extra curricular clubs, enrichment and trips
To attend at least 1 sports club at KS3
All exam PE students are expected to attend at least 2 sporting clubs
Research and complete tasks in Exam courses.
A full and vibrant house system and competition; All Students take part in a house competition at the end of each unit of work at all ages
Intra school competitions
These take place locally (Swindon Schools competitions) and nationally. We have a long and proud history of being successful in sporting events.
Trips to local sporting events
- Bath Netball
- Gloucester Rugby
- National basketball finals
- T20 cricket
- Plas Pencelli
- Ski trip (France/ Italy)
- Water sports trip (Spain)
Key stage 4 and examination PE
Our Cambridge National in Sport Studies will encourage students to think for themselves about the study of sport and the application to real life practical sport, leadership and evaluation of the skills required there. They will study up to the minute topics affecting sport through the contemporary issues unit, both play and lead sporting activities, as well as having the chance to either explore the world of outdoor sport or the media.
Our OCR GCSE Physical Education course offers students an exciting opportunity to develop both their practical sporting ability and their understanding of how the body and mind work during physical activity. Through a blend of theory and performance, students explore key topics such as anatomy and physiology, fitness and training, sports psychology, and the role of physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Alongside this, they are assessed in a range of practical activities, encouraging teamwork, resilience, and personal improvement. This course is best suited to students who are keen sportspeople and regularly participate in competitive sport outside of school, as a strong level of performance and commitment is essential. It is ideal for those who enjoy sport and want to deepen their knowledge while building valuable skills that support both academic success and lifelong participation in physical activity.
