PE

What is Physical Education ?

In Physical Education (PE), pupils develop confidence and skills in. They work as individuals, in groups and in teams. Throughout, they learn the value of healthy, active lifestyles. Discovering what they like to do, what their aptitudes are at school, and how to be involved in physical activity helps them make informed choices about lifelong physical activity. From ages 5 to 16, by statute, PE is compulsory.

Aims & Objectives:

At Key Stage 3, pupils should be taught to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of physical education through the areas of activity. They need to demonstrate this in their planning (composing), performing and evaluating (reviewing or appreciating) of each activity. The greatest emphasis should be on performing.

When planning progressive work across the key stages for pupils, teachers should
take account of the following:

• planning to improve learning through shared learning aims
• outlining the steps in learning to make progress
• giving clear feedback which focuses on learning objectives
• involving pupils in self-assessment
• setting clear targets to improve learning
• increasing the challenge of the task matching capability with pupils' physical, cognitive, social and emotional development
• meeting the needs of all pupils by planning tasks which are accessible
• challenging appropriately pupils with additional needs

You will study:

Within the constraints of facilities on offer a range of winter/summer activities, such as major team games (rugby, football, netball), gymnastics, swimming, athletics, outdoor & adventurous activities and dance.

You will learn:

• To improve your skills and technique in a range sports and health related exercise
• To improve and evaluate your own performance and that of others
• Through practical lessons, how the body works and how it responds to exercise
• How to apply rules and how to conduct yourself in competitive team situations

Assessment:

• Acquiring and developing skills
• Selecting and applying skills, tactics & compositional ideas
• Evaluating and improving performance
• Knowledge & understanding of fitness & health

Trips & Excursions:

• Extra-curricular away fixtures (team games (football, netball, rugby), cross country and athletics meetings), give pupils the opportunity to experience competition in an environment different from that they are used to at their own school
• Modular, timetabled visits to Bridgend Recreation Centre
• Annual ski trip
• Wimbledon trip