All students continue to have 2 x 1 hour lessons of core PE which are taught in half term modules. Students choose two activities per half term, giving a possible 12 activities throughout the duration of a year. Students can choose from Rugby, Hockey, Football, Netball, Badminton, Handball, Dodgeball, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Basketball, Outdoor Education, Health Related Fitness, Trampolining, Dance, Vaulting, Volleyball, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders and Softball.
Year 10
Outline of scheme of work
Choosing across a range of national curriculum areas of activity students are expected to :
- Apply & develop existing skills from KS3
- Apply advanced skills and techniques in increasingly demanding situations
- Develop and apply advanced tactics for chosen games play in a variety of sports
- Take on responsibilities to improve as a team through analysis of own performance
- To perform a specific role in a tem effectively
- To lead or direct others through warm ups and cool-downs, practices or games.
Year 11
Outline of scheme of work
Choosing across a range of national curriculum areas of activity students are expected to :
- Apply and develop existing skills from KS3
- Apply advanced strategic concepts in increasingly demanding situations to develop leadership
- Demonstrate refined techniques consistently with speed and precision
- To be able to organise a full game in their chosen sport
- Be able to lead practices to improve targeted areas of their own and others performance
- Understand how to plan, implement & monitor training programmes for specific activities.
Year 10 & 11 GCSE PE
Overview
GCSE students follow the Edexcel Course. Students will need to know how to apply and demonstrate the relationship between the factors affecting participation and performance; know how and why people get involved in sport and understand why it is important to have an active lifestyle. Students will need to understand anatomy and physiology and how this affects the body systems when applied to physical activities and sporting situations. Students will need to know the reasons for their obligation to obey the laws, rules and safety requirements of sporting activities and use this knowledge to assess the risks in activities to both themselves and others. They should be able to relate these factors to their 4 chosen practical activities and show an understanding of their application. Over the two-year course students will be assessed in a number of different activities of which the top 4 will make up 50% of their final grade. In one of these sports students will undertake an oral examination which focuses on their ability to observe and analyse others performance and makes up a further 10%. The final 40% of their overall grade is achieved through a written examination.
Course Details (overview of topics studied and how students will work)
Unit 1: The theory of Physical Education (40%)
1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles
1.2: Your healthy, active body.
Unit 2: Performance in Physical Education (60%)
2.1: Practical performances in 4 different sports in the role of either player/participant, official or leader.
2.2: Analysis of performance in a selected physical activity.
Assessment structure
Unit 1: The theory of Physical Education (40%)
Written Exam: 1 hour 30 minutes. (Contains multiple-choice, short- and longer-answer questions and two essay questions)
Unit 2: Performance in Physical Education (60%)
2.1: Practical performances in 4 different sports in the role of either player/participant, official or leader. Graded out of 10 for each (48% of final grade)
2.2: Analysis of performance in a selected physical activity. This is a Controlled Assessment of 4 verbally graded answers to questions and a written Personal Exercise Plan (PEP) marked out of 4 marks for each equally 20 marks in total (12% of final grade).
Where it can lead on to
As well as being the ideal preparation for A Level PE course, GCSE PE allows for progression to related vocational qualifications, such as BTEC firsts and Nationals is Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences.
The course develops the transferable skills and key skills that employers are looking for and can lead to wide variety of employment opportunities. This can include further training in such areas as recreational management, leisure activities, coaching, officiating, the fitness industry, the armed forces and the Civil Service.
This course is for you if…
• You are a talented sports person who is committed to improvement and develop of your sporting knowledge both practically and theoretically
• You have a good academic background and are willing to put your efforts into revision for the written exams
• You are willing to progress your practical skills in after school sessions
• You are considering a sports-related career or an A level/higher education course
• You have a keen interest in sport and recreation and always look forward to your PE lessons
Year 10 & 11 BTEC LEVEL 2 FIRST AWARD IN SPORT (1 GCSE)
Exam Board Edexcel
The BTEC First Award (EDEXCEL exam board) is an alternative yet equivalent qualification to GCSE’s. Studying a BTEC can allow a balanced approach to learning whilst providing a personalised and highly effective vocational option in Sport. Students will develop knowledge and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context.
What will I study in Sport?
For the BTEC First Award you will study the following units:
Fitness for Sport & Exercise
This unit underpins the knowledge required for all other units in BTEC Sport. It covers, in particular, the nature of fitness and what comprises of having a good fitness level and why it is important at any level of sports participation. The unit develops the understanding of the components of fitness, how to test these components, and also how to train and improve these components of fitness. This unit will be assessed by an external on-screen test.
Practical Sports Performance
This unit specifically looks at both your ability in two selected sports and your ability to analyse and improve the performance of others. Performance and observation form a key part of this unit alongside practically demonstrating the skills and tactics required in the sport. A further understanding of the rules, regulations and scoring systems will also be developed.
The Sports Performer in Action
This unit develops the understanding of the short-term responses and long-term adaptations of the body systems to exercise. You will also learn about the different energy systems used during sports performance.
Leading Sports Activities
This unit provides an introduction to sports leadership and the pathways into leadership and coaching. You will be required to plan, lead and evaluate activity sessions. Alongside this you will develop the knowledge and understanding of what makes a successful leader.
How and when will I be assessed?
Throughout your course you will be assessed in variety of ways. 25% of the course (1 unit) will be assessed by an on-screen external test. 75% of the course will be directly assessed by your teacher through assignment based work, comprising of assignments, presentations, verbal assessments, visual assessments, video analysis and in some cases group work, which will allow you to meet the grading criteria in several different ways. Your work will be externally verified by a moderator in order to check the standard of work produced. A BTEC can be passed at level 1 or 2. At Level 2 equivalency a Pass = C; Merit = B; Distinction = A; and Distinction *= A*.
Progression Routes
A BTEC First in Sport will aid progression to further study and prepare students to enter the workplace in due course. Typical employment opportunities may include working as a coach or as a fitness instructor. A BTEC First will allow you to gain an introductory understanding of a vocational area. It is especially relevant to any career which involves working with people. It is equally a good stepping stone into higher level courses.
When taken as part of a balanced curriculum, there is a clear progression route to a level 3 course, which can be studied within the sixth form at St Cuthbert Mayne School.
Students have 2 additional hours of PE week to study this Edexcel course. This is on top of their core PE lessons.
Homework in the department at KS4 GCSE PE & BTEC SPORT
Students are set weekly home learning tasks within their theoretical element of the course. Each task should take approximately 1 hour to complete.