Physical Education
Policy Statement
Work within the physical education department is Physical education will be provided through an enjoyable, satisfying and balanced programme, with all pupils having the opportunity to develop physically, socially, emotionally designed to support, contribute to, and complement the aims of the school See whole school mission statement.
The physical education department at Heolddu comprehensive is dedicated to providing all pupils with the opportunity to experience new skills and activities, in a safe and appropriate environment. We also hope to provide pupils with a challenge so that they improve their skills as their education progresses.
The physical education curriculum will offer comprehensive range of experiences to meet the needs of individual pupil, and will encourage active involvement from al performers, observers and officials.
Structured and developmental schemes will provide for progression, challenge and a sense of achievement.
The development of confidence, tolerance and the appreciation of one’s own and others strengths and weaknesses will also be considered an important part of the learning process.
It is intended that the programme offered, together with an awareness of the leisure opportunities within the community, will develop those skills and attitudes conductive to the involvement in an active and healthy lifestyle.
Curriculum
In the first three years students are introduced to a range of activities required by the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 including: Games, Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming and Athletics.
In these areas we try to develop confidence, co-ordination and co-operation with others. Physical Education helps develop the foundation for an active lifestyle, as well as interest and skills in a wide variety of activities. It is an essential stimulus for a healthy adult lifestyle.
Physical Education at Heolddu provides a balanced programme of activities from which all pupils have the opportunity to derive success irrespective of ability.
The Key Stage 3 Physical Education programme includes: Athletics, Dance, Hockey, Gymnastics, Rugby, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Striking & Fielding Games.
At Key Stage 4, as well as the core programme students have the opportunity to select the activities they wish to pursue in depth. A very popular and successful GCSE option course also operates in the upper school.
Kit
Boys :
Winter games - Burgundy rugby/soccer shirt, black shorts, black socks, boots & trainers.
Summer sports/indoor - White polo shirt, black shorts, socks & trainers
Girls :
Summer/Winter sports - White polo shirt, black shorts, tracksuit bottoms, socks & trainers
(TRACKSUITS , WHITE POLO SHIRTS AND HOODIES CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED WITH SCHOOL LOGO AND PUPILS NAME FOR BAD WEATHER (SEE MRS OWEN/MR DAVIES FOR AN ORDER FORM)
GCSE Physical Education at Heolddu
Reasons for Choosing This Subject
Taking this course will allow pupils to develop a knowledge and understanding of human performance through participation in a range of physical activities. They will be given the opportunity to acquire and develop a higher level of personal performance through participation in a range of sports.
They will be encouraged to develop an appreciation of the relationship between physical activity, general health and education for post school leisure.
The course has relevance for a variety of areas of employment e.g. coaching/teaching/lecturing, physiotherapy, leisure centre management.
For pupils intending to continue with their education the course offers a solid grounding for further study in Physical Education or other related subjects e.g. 'A' level P.E. or BTEC sports studies.
Course Outline
Syllabus followed: Edexcel Foundation GCSE PE Syllabus 2000
This course builds upon knowledge and skills learned through Physical Education in the Lower School. It is intended to help the pupils:
Develop a deeper understanding of sports rules, tactics and techniques.
Develop an understanding of the theory of Sports Science.
Develop and improve their own personal performance.
The lesson time will be separated into Practical and Theory Sessions. Some of the theory lessons will take a practical format and pupils will be expected to change into P.E. kit.
Typical Activities
These will include practice and testing of the pupils ability to demonstrate relevant skills, demonstration of these skills in a game situation, formal theory lessons within a classroom and applied theory lessons.
Each candidate must select five activities from at least three of the National Curriculum Areas of Activity.
The activities offered include:
Games : Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Badminton, Squash, Rounders, Cricket, Golf.
Swimming : Stroke Technique, Personal Survival, Lifesaving.
Athletics.
Health Related Exercise : Continuous Exercise, Resistance Training, Circuits, Exercise to Music.
Gymnastics.
Dance.
Martial Arts.
Candidates are also required to demonstrate their ability to analyse performance in their chosen activities.
Assessment And Reporting Details
The GCSE assessment will be based as follows:
Course Assessment of practical work - 25%
Analysis of Performance during Course - 10%
Practical Examination - 25%
Theory of Sports Science Written Exam - 40%
The pupils will be reported on as part of the normal school reporting process. There will be a minimum of one written report and one verbal report per year.
How Parents Can Help
Pupils will require sufficient kit for Sports Studies and their normal P.E. lessons. Please ensure that pupils have this and bring it in on the relevant days. It would be helpful if parents could encourage their son/daughter to further practice and develop skills outside school hours. As well as extra curricular activities offered by the department, a comprehensive programme of activities are organised by the leisure centre and other outside agencies associated with the school and the pupils would be well advised to take advantage of these.
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12/06/2007 17:44:39
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