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Physical Education

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.

Explore the Physical Education Learning Journeys

 

 

 

GCSE PE

HEAD OF PE:  Mr Mawn
EXAM BOARD: Edexcel GCSE PE
TEACHERS:

Mrs Rudd
Miss Spotswood
Mr Wilson
Course Outline

The GCSE covers a broad range of practical activities and theory topics relating to the world of sport and health performance.
It equips students not only with sports skills and knowledge but the skills to evaluate the importance and relevance of a healthy, active lifestyle.
Practical activities studied come from sports such as football, table tennis, trampolining, handball and off-site sports such as climbing.
The assessment includes two written examinations (Fitness and Body Systems and Health and Performance) worth 60% of the overall grade.
The non-examined assessment has a 30% practical element and a 10% coursework element.
Students are required to:
1. Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport to improve performance.
2. Understand how the physiological and psychological state affects performance.
3. Perform effectively in different physical activities by developing skills and techniques, and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/ or compositional ideas.
4. Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance.
5. Understand the contribution which physical activity and sport make to health, fitness and well-being.
6. Understand key sociocultural influences which can affect peoples involvement.

Assessment

Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems. Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
36% of the qualification. Topic 1- Applied anatomy and physiology – Topic 2 Movement Analysis -Topic 3 Physical training – Topic 4 Use of Data.
Component 2: Health and Performance. Written examination: 1 hour and 15 minutes 24% of the qualification.
Topic 1- Health, fitness and well-being – Topic 2-Sport psychology Topic 3 Sociocultural influences – Topic 4 Use of Data.
Component 3: Practical Performance. Non-examined assessment: Internally marked and externally moderated:
30% of the qualification. 105 marks, (35 marks per activity).
One team activity, one individual activity and a free choice. Skills in Isolation – Skills in a competitive/formal situation.
Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme (PEP). Non-examined assessment: Internally marked and externally moderated:
10% of the qualification, 20 marks. Aim and planning analysis – Carrying out and monitoring the PEP – Evaluation of the PEP.

 

Higher Education Courses/Careers

Sixth Form: GCE A Level Physical Education BTEC level 2/3 Sport
Physical Education can be studied with a variety of other subjects at University.
Careers where this course may be useful are teaching, coaching, youth and
community work, sports journalism, physiotherapy, sports scientist, sport and
leisure managers, fitness consultants, nutrition and sports performance analysis.

 

Health and Social Care

HEAD OF PE:  Mr Mawn
EXAM BOARD: NCFE CACHE Level 1/Level 2 Technical Award in Health & Social Care
TEACHERS:

Mrs Rudd

Miss Spotswood

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: o 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 o health and social care o 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: o health and science o health and social care o 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

Cambridge National – Sports Studies

HEAD OF PE:  Mr Mawn
EXAM BOARD: OCR, Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Studies
TEACHERS:

Mr Mawn

Miss Spotswood

Course Outline

Cambridge National in Sport Studies will encourage you to think for yourself about the study of sport and the application to real life practical sport, leadership and evaluation of the skills required.

As part of the Cambridge National, you’ll cover:

  • how technology is used in sport
  • how to develop as a team player and how to develop as a leader
  • plan, deliver and evaluate your own sports activity session
  • performing in front of an audience
  • the connection between sport and media, and the different ways that sport is represented
  • local and national outdoor activities, how to prepare and benefit from them.
Assessment

For this qualification, students must achieve three units: one externally assessed and two Non Examined Assessment (NEA) units.

R184 – Contemporary Issues in Sport (Eternal Assessment – written examination)

R185 – Performance and leadership in sports activities (NEA – external moderation)

R186 – Sport and the media (NEA – external moderation)

R187 – Increasing awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (NEA – external moderation)

Higher Education Courses/Careers

By developing applied knowledge and practical skills, this course will help give you the opportunity to progress on to A Levels, a Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity, an apprenticeship or university. Sport Studies careers could take a student anywhere – from coaching small groups to leading campaigns to get more people interested in sport.

You’ll develop a range of skills to help you succeed not only in the workplace but in other subjects too. These skills include:

  • analytical skills
  • creative thinking
  • leadership
  • research and planning
  • Team working
  • Verbal communication and presentation skills.

No matter what you progress on to – the skills you’ll learn from a Cambridge National will prepare you for the future.

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