Physical Education
Woodroffe PE department provide an experience that supports the growth of knowledge, skills, and confidence through opportunities which allow all of our young people to have fun, fulfil their potential and enjoy a physically active and healthy life.
Our practical curriculum is designed to introduce, and progressively develop, our students’ skills and confidence across a range of core practical activities and sports.
The practical curriculum at KS3 is designed to introduce, and progressively develop, our students’ skills and confidence across a range of core practical activities and sports.
In Year 9, students can study the Sport Development enrichment route. This enrichment route allows students to build upon key principles which have been developed through practical PE in Years 7 & 8 and allows them the opportunity to further explore how the body works in relation to physical activity and the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle. The sport development enrichment route is in addition to core PE.
Module Plans
Head, Heart and Hands Assessment in PE
All students in Key Stage 4 will follow a compulsory, two-year, programme for two periods per week. Lessons are split into PE and Games lessons. Games lessons follows a programme of varying games-based activities whilst PE provides students with options regarding the type of practical pathway that they would like to follow. PE pathways at KS4 involves a more diverse range of activities than previously covered at KS3 and includes options such as the following: Cross Fit, Yoga, Pilates, Table Tennis, Parkour, Dance, Trampolining, Fitness Training, Fitness Classes and more.
Students also have the option to study for a GCSE in Physical Education (OCR) from the start of Year 10. GCSE PE covers both the physical and academic aspects of the subject. Students have three theory sessions and two practical sessions per fortnight which are in addition to core PE practical lessons. This course gives a very good grounding for further sport-based qualifications such as BTEC Sport / A Level PE.
The theoretical component of GCSE PE involves studying a wide range of topics including: Anatomy and Physiology; Physical Training; Socio-cultural Influences; Sports Psychology; and Health, Fitness and Well-being.
A Level in Physical Education
Overview
Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide-ranging knowledge into the how and why of Physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students.
Minimum Entry Requirement
Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. Grade 5 or above in Science and/or GCSE PE is essential.
You must also have achieved a good standard in your chosen sport or be a confident coach in one area of specialism.
Curriculum
| Physiological Factors affecting Performance |
Applied anatomy and physiology |
| Psychological factors affecting performance |
Skill acquisition |
| Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport |
Sport and society |
Assessment and Report (Exam Board: OCR)
| Theory |
70% of total A Level grade |
| Practical Assessment |
15% of total A Level grade |
| Coursework: Oral Exam |
15% of total A Level grade |
Facilities
The school has a vast array of sporting facilities, including: a traversing wall; sports hall; fitness suite; gymnasium, netball courts; extended field space with two rugby pitches and multiple football pitches; an ICT suite and a PE classroom.
Additional Activities
A number of activities may take place and will be publicised in lessons.
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physical-education-h155-h555-from-2016/
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport
Overview
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport will appeal to any student considering further education or a career in the Sport or Sport and Exercise Science field. This course is equivalent to one A Levels. In total, four units will be covered over the two years.
Minimum Entry Requirement
Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. Grade 4 or above in Science and/or GCSE PE is essential.
| 4 Units: (2 internally assessed and 2 externally assessed) |
Alongside our practical PE curriculum, students at Woodroffe are encouraged to develop their theoretical understanding of key principles involved in physical activity from the start of their PE journeys in Year 7.
Not only can this support our students in future potential PE and Sport Science qualifications but it also develops knowledge which will help them to lead healthy, active lifestyles. All of this knowledge is taught as a part of our practical theory curriculum so that students do not miss out on practical lesson time.