Physical Education
Curriculum Driver
Intent Statement
1 Corinthians 9:24
‘Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.’
Did you notice when reading this verse that it doesn’t say you must win or you will win? It is actually telling us the kind of effort and dedication victory requires. Competing with integrity is the key here. Anyone can cheat and win but what does that do us morally. It’s not about winning at all costs or abandoning your values to do anything it takes to win. This is telling us we need to perform at our absolute best and have the self-discipline to compete in a focused, well-practiced and strategic manner. If we do that, we will have performed in such a way that we will be nearly impossible to beat. Will we get beat sometimes? ABSOLUTELY! However, in performing with honour we can feel victorious even in a loss.
The Saint Paul’s Physical Education Department is committed to creating an environment that encourages students to develop their understanding of the part that exercise and physical activity has on their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We aim to challenge each pupil to demonstrate their full potential. We recognise the needs of all pupils and strive to provide ample opportunities centred on key knowledge and skills that allow pupils to feel a sense of achievement through self-belief, competition, leadership and performance.
Saint Paul’s PE thrives upon the knowledge that our students have the skills to leave us as lifelong participators in exercise and physical activity, having been exposed to a broad range of sport and exercise opportunities within our curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.
We believe a knowledge of sport, exercise and the human body allows students to gain an understanding of how to keep themselves well, safe and healthy now and for generations to come.
We provide a curriculum that is broad and balanced, following each strand of the National Curriculum. This has been created with consideration of our Saint Paul’s demographic, pupil voice and in collaboration with our post 16 destinations.
We encourage playing as part of a team in the spirit of our Catholic ethos; we all have our own unique talents and recognise that just as a body has many parts, all its many parts form one body in Christ. Just as a team has many players, each with different roles, we are one.
Health and Fitness
HEAD OF PE: Mr Mawn
EXAM BOARD: NCFE level 1/2 Technical Award in Health & Fitness
TEACHERS:
Course Outline
This qualification aims to:
• focus on the study of the health and fitness sector
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
• provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills
The objectives of this qualification are to:
• develop a broad understanding of the structure and function of body systems
• identify the effects of health and fitness activities on the body
• understand health and fitness and the components of fitness
• apply the principles of training
• understand the impact of lifestyle on health and fitness
• test and develop components of fitness
• apply health and fitness analysis and set goals
• plan, develop and take part in a health and fitness programme and understand how to prepare safely
Assessment
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
Externally set
Internally marked and externally moderated
60% of the technical award
88 marks
The completion time for the NEA is 22 hours plus 2 hours preparation and research time.
The NEA will assess the learner’s ability to effectively draw together their knowledge, understanding and skills from across the whole vocational area.
Examined assessment (EA)
Externally set
Written examination
Externally marked
40% of the technical award
Written examination:
• 80 marks
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-response questions
The written EA is a terminal assessment and will assess the learner’s knowledge and understanding of all content areas.
Higher Education Courses/Careers
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve at level 1 might consider progression to level 2 qualifications post-16, such as:
• GCSE Physical Education
• study at level 2 in a range of technical routes that have been designed for progression to employment, apprenticeships and further study
Learners who achieve at level 2 might consider progression to level 3 qualifications post-16, such as:
• Level 3 Applied Generals
• Level 3 Technical Levels
• A Level in Physical Education and Sport (this will support progression to higher education)
Career opportunities
Learners could progress into employment or onto an apprenticeship. The understanding and skills gained through this qualification could be useful to progress onto an apprenticeship in the health and fitness sector through a variety of occupations that are available within the sector, such as health assistants, fitness instructors or personal trainers.
Health and Social Care
HEAD OF PE: Mr Mawn
EXAM BOARD: NCFE CACHE Level 1/Level 2 Technical Award in Health & Social Care
TEACHERS:
Course Outline
This qualification aims to:
• focus on the study of health and social care
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
• provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills
The objectives of this qualification are to:
• provide an understanding of health and social care provision and services in the UK
• identify job roles within health and social care and the values that underpin professional practice
• provide an understanding of legislation, policies and procedures in health and social care and their importance for a health and social care practitioner
• promote understanding of human development across the life span
• identify the individual’s care needs and understand how these are met through working in partnership with other professionals
• provide an understanding of the purpose of care planning in health and social care to meet the preferences and needs of the individual
Assessment
Guided Learning Hours Breakdown:
120 hours delivery
1 hour 30 minutes examined assessment
13 hours non-exam assessment plus 2 hours preparation and research time
Non-exam assessment (50% of course) Externally-set, internally marked and externally moderated synoptic project
Examined assessment (50% of course) Externally set and externally marked written exam
Overall qualification grades: L1P, L1M, L1D, L2P, L2M, L2D, L2D*
Higher Education Courses/Careers
Learners could progress to level 2 and level 3 qualifications and/or GCSE/A Levels/T Levels.
Learners who achieve at level 1 might consider progression to level 2 qualifications post-16, such as:
• GCSE Health and Social Care
• GCSE Childcare
• study at level 2 in a range of technical routes that have been designed for progression to employment, apprenticeships and further study – examples might include: Level 2 Technical Certificate in Child Development and Care in the Early Years NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care (603/7013/0) 7 Version 1.2 June 2023 Visit ncfe.org.uk.
Learners who achieve at level 2 might consider progression to level 3 qualifications, post-16 such as:
• level 3 applied generals in health and social care early years, childcare and education
• Level 3 technical level qualifications, including T Level programmes allow for entry to the workforce and higher education – opportunities are available in: health and science, health and social care, education and childcare, including a range of options for early years education and teaching assistants Learners could also progress onto an apprenticeship.
The understanding and skills gained through this qualification could be useful to progress onto an apprenticeship in the health and social care sector through a variety of occupations that are available within the sector, such as lead/adult care worker or senior/healthcare support worker
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Health and Social Care Options
Health and Fitness Options