Physical Education
Head of Dept: Mrs S Moore
Staff in department
Miss M Doherty, Mr B Hughes, Mrs M Sandy
A Level
- A level exam board: CCEA
| Module | % of AS or A2 grade | How is it assessed? | Module Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Module 1 | 60% of AS | Coursework | Sports Science & the Active Leisure Industry: Fitness & Training for Sport |
| AS Module 2 | 40% of AS | External written exam at the end of yr13 (2hrs) | Sports Science & the Active Leisure Industry: Health, Fitness & Lifestyle |
| A2 Module 1 | *AS total marks will account for 40% of overall A2 marks 60% of A2 | Coursework | Sports Science & the Active Leisure Industry: Event Management in the Active Leisure Industry |
| A2 Module 2 | 40% OF A2 | External Written Exam at the end of yr14 (2hrs) | Sports Science & the Active Leisure Industry: The application of Science to Sports Performance |
GCSE
- GCSE exam board: CCEA
| GCSE | % of GCSE grade | How is it assessed? | Unit title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | 25% | External Written exam at the end of yr12 (1 hr and 15mins) | Factors Underpinning Health and Performance |
| Unit 2 | 25% | External Written exam at the end of yr12 (1 hr and 15mins) | Developing Performance |
| Unit 3 | 50% | Controlled Assessment (student performs 3 physical activities or sports) 3 x 50 = 150 marks Students are assessed on the quality of analysis and evaluation 1 x 50 = 50 marks Total = 200 marks | Individual Performances in Physical Activities and Sports |
KS3: Brief topic overview
Year 8
2 x 35mins for PE per week / 2 x 35mins for Games per week.
All pupils will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills in Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics, Health Related Fitness, Dance, Netball, Basketball, Hockey & Rugby.
Year 9
2 x 35mins for PE per week / 2 x 35mins for Games per week
All pupils will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills in Gymnastics, Health Related Fitness, Athletics, Dance, Netball, Basketball, Hockey & Rugby.
Year 10
1 x 35mins for PE per week / 2 x 35mins for Games per week
All pupils will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills in Health Related Fitness, Athletics, Football, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball, Badminton, Hockey & Rugby.
Winter Term
Hockey, Rugby, Football, Netball, Badminton & Swimming
Summer Term
Cricket, Girls’ Football, Girls’ Rugby, Athletics, Tennis & Surf Club