The Dearne High: A Specialist humanities college

PE curriculum overview

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AIMS:

• To offer all pupils opportunities to experience differing sporting environments and challenges underlying the values of both team and individual games
• To endeavour to fulfill the needs of all participants regardless of ability
• To encourage all pupils to develop a positive attitude towards sport and exercise
• To endeavour to instill in all pupils an understanding of the need to remain fit and active throughout their lives and not just when they are at school
• To assist the socialisation of the pupils by providing co-operative and competitive situations in which they work together, help each other and share experiences, through fair play and good sportsmanship
• To provide opportunities for the physical development of pupils, their strength, stamina, agility and flexibility, and encourage a desire for personal fitness
• To provide a broad based and well balanced programme of physical education
• To provide pupils with opportunities to develop a good basic level of skill in a wide range of activities, and opportunities to participate at a more advanced level
• To appreciate skilled performance in themselves and others
• To assist in the developing personalities of the pupils by encouraging initiative, self-discipline, control, poise, confidence, self esteem, and an understanding of personal capabilities, strengths and limitations
• To experience the pleasure, satisfaction, and enjoyment of physical activity and encourage future participation in sport for leisure

KS3

Core Physical Education is compulsory for all students in Years 7, 8 and 9.

During key stage 3, pupils become more expert in their skills and techniques, and how to apply them in different activities. They start to understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others' work. They learn to take the initiative and make decisions for themselves about what to do to improve performance. They start to identify the types of activity they prefer to be involved with, and to take a variety of roles such as leader and official. 

KS4

Core Physical Education is compulsory for all students in Years 10 and 11.

During key stage 4 students tackle complex and demanding activities applying their knowledge of skills, techniques and effective performance. They decide whether to get involved in physical activity that is mainly focused on competing or performing, promoting health and well-being, or developing personal fitness. They also decide on roles that suit them best including performer, coach, choreographer, leader and official. The view they have of their skilfulness and physical competence gives them the confidence to get involved in exercise and activity out of school and in later life. 

Students may also choose to take The BTEC First Diploma in Sport,

The BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Exercise and Fitness) is a practical, work-related course. During the course you learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on sport and the sports industry.
During the course students will study six units. Two core units that everyone takes and 4 specialist units. The BTEC First courses are marked as individual units and points are awarded relating to what grade you received.
There are 3 types of grade for each unit, each carrying a different point score.

Pass      6          Merit                12         Distinction        18

Students who complete the six units to the required standard receive a BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Exercise and Fitness), which is the same as FOUR GCSE A* - C  grades. (See Diagram Below)