A year
The Course
Areas of activity followed are major games, trampoline, athletics, outdoor education, badminton and swimming. Students work to extend their own abilities and to gain knowledge of fitness, techniques, tactics, rules, laws and scoring systems and how these may be applied. Students also have the opportunity to participate in sports leadership activities outside of lesson time.
Six areas of assessment
Assessment takes into account prior achievement in Years 7 and 8. Assessment takes place throughout the A Year across a range of activities using the GCSE PE assessment criteria. This supports students’ progress and provides continuity into the I and E Years. There are six areas of assessment and a final mark is awarded at the end of the year:
- Outwitting opponents
- Accurate replication
- Exploring and communicating ideas
- Performing to maximum levels
- Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges
- Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and well-being
I and E year
Students follow a core physical education programme in the first term, and then choose a combination of activities from the following: trampoline, swimming and life-saving, a range of individual and team games and leadership courses. Students work to improve their own abilities and to gain the knowledge and techniques required to take on roles such as coach, organiser and official. Students are given opportunities to gain an understanding of the principles used to prepare and monitor an exercise programme for a healthy lifestyle.
Assessment takes place during I and E Year to allow students to have an awareness of how well they are doing and what they need to do to improve. In addition, national governing body awards are also offered in trampolining, Sports Leadership, the FA Junior Football Organisers Award and the Royal Life Saving Society awards.
The PE department organises a number of extra-curricular teams and clubs. Sessions are run at lunch times and after college catering for college teams and students who wish to participate at a recreational level. Both midweek and weekend fixtures are held against local schools. Teams are also entered in district, county and national competitions. Trips are organised to national sporting events. A ski trip is organised every year during the spring half term and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme runs from the A Year.
Sport Science (OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate)
The Course
This Cambridge National qualification has been created as an alternative to GCSE PE. Students will develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the sports industry through theory and practical lessons.
Students will study the following units:
- Reducing the risk of sports injuries
- Applying principles of training
- Sports Nutrition
- Technology in Sport
Assessment
Students will be assessed through the completion of various coursework assignments within each unit. These could be based on practical activities and written based assignments. Coursework fulfils 75% of the overall grade.
The final 25% of the grade requires students to complete an external assessment. The externally assessed unit of work will be assessed through a written exam in year 11.
Sport Studies (OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate)
The Course
This Cambridge National qualification has been created as an alternative to GCSE PE. Students will develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the sports industry through theory and practical lessons.
Students will study the following four units:
- Contemporary issues in sport (external exam)
- Developing sports skills (coursework)
- Sports Leadership (coursework)
- Developing Knowledge and Skills in Outdoor Activities (coursework)
Assessment
Students will be assessed through the completion of various coursework assignments within each unit. These could be based on practical activities and written based assignments. Coursework fulfils 75% of the overall grade.
The final 25% of the grade requires students to complete an external assessment. The externally assessed unit of work will be assessed through a written exam in year 11.
A level PE
Course Description
The course comprises of three units:
Unit 1:
Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport including:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Skill Acquisition
- Sport and Society
Unit 2:
Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport including:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Psychology
- Sport and Society and Technology in Sport
Unit 3:
Practical performance and analysis as a coach or performer in a sport.
Assessment
70% in two written examinations.
30% non-exam assessment, including internal assessment and external moderation of performance and written coursework.