Sports & Physical Education (draft)
Physical Education is vital in maintaining student’s health, fitness and well-being. Sport and PE is used to improve mental health and well-being for all our students. The purpose of the PE curriculum and enrichment programme is to provide opportunity for high quality teaching and learning; improving students knowledge and ensuring lifelong participation and enjoyment in sport, physical activity and fitness.
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do at it”
To succeed in the world of sport, exercise, health and fitness you need to have excellent subject knowledge, passion for sport and commitment to the subject; but it is incredibly rewarding.
What makes us special?
Our Sports Academy and PE Highly Able Programme provides opportunities for our elite athletes to excel in their field.
Assessment
GCSE PE
- Component 1, 36%, written exam, 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Component 2, 24%, written exam, 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Component 3, 30%, 3 practical sports. Component 4, 10%, Personal Exercise Programme coursework.
L2 BTEC Tech Award in Sport
- Component 1, 30%, coursework.
- Component 2, 30% coursework.
- Component 3, 40%, written exam, 1 hour 30 minutes.
Progression & careers
GCSE PE and L2 BTEC Sport both allow for progression to A level Physical Education and/or L3 BTEC Sport at Post-16. Careers options: Sports Coaching, Sports Management, Sport Psychology, Leisure Industry, Physiotherapy, Fitness Instructor, PE Teacher, Sports Marketing, Sports Journalism.
Curriculum Map