In Years 7, 8 and 9 students will gain in confidence and develop their techniques across a range of sports and physical activity. They will understand what makes a performance effective and how to analyse their own and others work. Students will be encouraged to take part in sport and physical activity out of school; they will understand that regular physical activity contributes to a healthy, active lifestyle with many long term health benefits.

• Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games (e.g. Football, Rugby, Netball and Badminton)
• Develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports (e.g. Athletics, Gymnastics)
• Perform dances using advanced dance techniques within a range of dance styles and forms
• Take part in activities which present intellectual and physical challenges where teamwork and problem solving is needed
• Analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
• Take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links and sports clubsIn Years 10, and 11 students will continue to take part in a range of sports and physical activity in Core PE lessons. This is aimed at giving students further competitive opportunities while developing personal fitness and promoting an active, healthy lifestyle.

• Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games (e.g. Football, Rugby, Netball and Badminton)
• Develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports (e.g. Athletics, Gymnastics), or other physical activities (e.g. Dance)
• Take part in activities which present intellectual and physical challenges where teamwork and problem solving is needed
• Evaluate their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement across a range of physical activities to achieve their personal best
• Continue to take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links and sports clubs

This is an academically and practically demanding course. Students need to sustain an interest in learning the theoretical components of the course in addition to showing the commitment needed to develop their performance in a range of sports.In the theory lessons students will cover the following topics:

• Paper 1 –
• By studying this course a student will receive a well-rounded and full introduction in to the world of PE, Sport and Sport Science. They will develop an understanding of how the mind and body works in relation to performance in physical activity.

• Health, Fitness and Well-being
• Sport Psychology
• Socio-cultural influences
• Use of Data
• Paper 2 –
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• Movement Analysis
• Physical Training
• Use of Data - In the practical lessons students will take part in a number of different sports and physical activity aimed at taking their practical performance to a higher level. For their final examination they will be assessed in three activities;
• One team activity
• One individual activity
• One free choice (team or individual)AssessmentComponent 2: Health and Performance – written examination (24% of total qualification)

Exam: 1 hour 15 minutes (70 marks)Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme [PEP] (10% of qualification)

Thank you.  Mr Irving, Head of PE.

Please can we ask all students who are being collected from an after school club to be picked up from the sports hall car park at Harraby Sports Complex.

After school clubs will usually finish at 4.15 pm unless students have been advised differently.