• Curriculum and Assessment

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Core PE (2 per hours week in Years 7-9, 1 hour in Years 10/11)

 

Our curriculum aims to develop the individual student to enable them to be successful & confident learners equipped with the essential skills needed for further study in PE or Performing Arts.

 

At Key Stage 3 and 4 core Physical Education pupils build the relevant skills, techniques and tactics in a range of sporting and dance contexts and develop their knowledge and understanding of rules regulations and scoring systems to allow students to become more confident as a performer, leader and as an official.

 

Students are encouraged to develop their vocabulary linking to GCSE and BTEC Sport learning to best support their development into examination course if they so wish to opt for. GCSE and BTEC courses offered in the faculty then build on the subject content already learned and challenge pupils to a higher level.

 

Pupils are assessed in three key areas in range of sports and activities:

 

Evaluating and Improving: This is the ability to review sporting performance of themselves and others, and then to highlight strengths and areas for improvement.

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Performance: This focuses on pupils ability to perform in a variety of activities throughout the academic year including team and individual sports.

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Theoretical Knowledge: This allows pupils to develop their knowledge the PE theory that underpins sporting performance, including anatomy, physiology and nutrition.

 

FURTHER DETAILS LINK [Core PE – Years 7 & 8]

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FURTHER DETAILS LINK [Core PE – Years 9, 10, 11]

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FURTHER DETAILS LINK [Physical Education Curriculum and Assessment Policy]

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Key Stage 4/5 Pathways

 

Students develop as independent and skilful learners who feel confident enough to challenge themselves in a variety of situations, using creative and evaluative skills to be successful. Students can select a pathway gives them a greater understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. These pathways begin to explore the theoretical concepts of PE in more depth providing a foundation for further study at post-16.

 

At Key Stage 5 we offer the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport to students that see a future career in the world of sport. This vocational course gives students the necessary skills to go on to further study at degree level or into the world of work.

 

EDEXCEL – GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (FULL COURSE)
Assessment: 40% Practical (including 10% coursework) and 60% Written Exam

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FURTHER DETAILS LINK [GCSE PE – Component 1]

 

FURTHER DETAILS LINK [GCSE PE – Component 2]

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EDEXCEL – BTEC SPORT LEVEL 2 FIRST AWARD IN SPORT
Assessment: Written Assignments (3 units) and Exam (1 unit)

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FURTHER DETAILS LINK [BTEC SPORT – Level 2]

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EDEXCEL – BTEC DANCE LEVEL 2 FIRST AWARD IN PERFORMING ARTS

Assessment: Centre Assessed Performance (2 Units) and Externally Assessed Audition (1 Unit)

 

 EDEXCEL – LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORT (KS5)
Assessment: Exam (2 Units) and Written Assignments (2 Units)

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FURTHER DETAILS LINK [BTEC SPORT – Level 3]

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Please press here to view BTEC sport level 3

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EDEXCEL – LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN PERFORMING ARTS (KS5)
Assessment: Externally Assessed Performances (2 Units) and Internally Assessed Performances (2 Units)

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FURTHER DETAILS LINK [BTEC PERFORMING ARTS – Level 3]

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Please press here to view performing arts-level 3

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• Extra-Curricular & Homework

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Alongside our outstanding academic provision, In PE we provide opportunities for pupils to develop and excel in a range of extra-curricular areas.

 

Many of our pupils have progressed to competing in regional and national competitions in a wide range of sports and activities. The opportunity to develop their talent in our clubs has been a key step in their success.

 

Our regular PE bulletin not only celebrates our pupils’ incredible sporting talent, but also promotes the many other projects pupils can get involved in:

 

• Sports Media Team

• Sports Leadership Academy

• Gifted Talented Elite Programme

 

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• Contact and Support

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The Physical Education faculty are always happy to answer any questions or queries from parents, students and visitors. If you would like any further information, please contact school reception who will liaise with the relevant faculty staff or alternatively contact the faculty leader via:

 

j.smith@decschool.co.uk

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