Welcome to the Physical Education Department
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The aim of Physical Education is to provide appropriate opportunities and experiences for individuals to achieve their optimum potential. To encompass enjoyment and satisfaction and thereby encourage a lifelong commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle.
Although the physical aspect will always be the main priority, the act of performing will also be used to encourage the learning of observation and evaluative skills both of self and peers.
Planning, performing and evaluating therefore are important components which have to be pursued according to each individual's needs and strengths.
The Physical Education Department also seeks to develop the individual in social terms through working in pairs and groups where communication and team work will become important. Aspects such as personal hygiene, diet and general health will be discussed and emphasised. Fitness testing and the recording of results and data will be used to demonstrate the value of appropriate exercise along with the other health related issues.
The main objective of this Physical Education Department is to allow each pupil/student the opportunity to attain, through practical activities, the maximum of his individual capabilities by participating in a number of challenging and worthwhile experiences that seek to develop the whole individual through a series of activities and learning experiences which will increasingly challenge the physical, mental and social capabilities of that pupil.
Staff
Mr Turner
Mr McMahon
Mr Beck
Mr Brady
Mr Shaw
Mr Egan
Mr Peffer
Teaching Groups
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Time allocation
HOURS OF PE PER FORTNIGHT PER CLASS
YEAR |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
7 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
10 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
11 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
GCSE PE – 5 Hours per fortnight
AS Level PE – 9 hours per fortnight
A2 Level PE – 10 hours per fortnight
Teaching rooms
One specialised A Level classroom located in the 6th Form Block
Other teaching facilities include:
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Lower School Gym
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Sports Hall
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Tennis Courts/MUGA area
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3 x Football Pitches
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Rugby Pitch
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Cricket Square
Teaching and assessment strategies and procedures
Specifically linked to PE, ‘Do you have high quality PE and sport in your school?’ states that when pupils experience high quality PE and school sport they will display the 10 Outcomes of High Quality PE:
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Demonstrate commitment to PE
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Know and understand what you are trying to achieve and how to achieve it
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Promote a healthy and active lifestyle
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Demonstrate confidence
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Demonstrate skill
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Students are willing to take part in a range of activities
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Involved in independent learning
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A desire to improve
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Demonstrates stamina, suppleness strength
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Enjoyment
The quality of teaching in physical education is good when:
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there is clear evidence that the lesson is part of a unit of work which takes full account of the Programmes of Study and the End of Key Stage Statements
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learning objectives and assessment criteria for the lesson and units are clearly identified by the teacher and shared with pupils
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the learning environment is safe and secure for all pupils
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pupils progress safely and with good pace from one task to the next
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the content is appropriate to the age, ability and physical development of the pupils
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a range of grouping strategies enables all pupils to participate fully and experience success and enjoyment
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time is used efficiently, appropriately and effectively
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the activities are physically and intellectually demanding, expectations and challenges are high but attainable
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opportunities are provided for pupils to display knowledge and understanding of health-related issues
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an appropriate range of teaching styles enables pupils to:
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plan, perform and evaluate their own and others' activity
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solve problems, answer questions and learn techniques which
match their age and ability -
consolidate and refine through practice and repetition
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demonstrate knowledge and understanding
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observe and feedback on performance
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work alone, in pairs and in groups
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progress to independent learning
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use a range of equipment and resources
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assessment and discussion of work is positive, effective and motivating
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relationships between adults and pupils and within peer groups are positive
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non-participants make clear and purposeful contributions to the lesson in terms of planning and evaluation.
The quality of learning in physical education is good when most pupils:
General
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actively engage in and enjoy the activity
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concentrate and make good progress
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select, refine and adapt actions to improve skill, agility and control
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understand and demonstrate the ability to work safely in a variety of contexts
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cope with success and failure, winning and losing
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show fair play and sporting behaviour
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adjust to various roles in a group
Plan
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devise and adapt strategies across appropriate areas of activity
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select appropriate resources and methods to fulfil a task
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understand the effects of exercise on the body and ways to improve
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fitness in activity-specific contexts
Perform
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perform efficiently skills appropriate to their age and ability
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practise, repeat and perform sequences of movement
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apply a previously learned skill in a new situation
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express moods and ideas in movement
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work co-operatively and independently
Evaluate
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observe and seek information
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describe what they and others are doing, using appropriate language connected with the activity
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pose questions, solve problems and evaluate the outcome
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make informed decisions based on knowledge
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understand and work within rules and conventions
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look for patterns and deeper understanding
Options information at KS4 and 5
GCSE PE is an option at KS4
AS and A2 is available in the 6th Form
Examination Boards and courses + hyper links to them
At both GCSE and A level the school uses the AQA exam board
Outline programme of study for each year group
In Year 7 all students will be following the new Curriculum 2008. The students will complete work in the following areas:
Cross Country Running – 4 lessons
Football – 12 lessons
Basketball – 12 lessons
Rugby – 12 lessons
Gymnastics – 12 lessons
Athletics – 12 lessons
Cricket – 12 lessons
Orienteering – 4 lessons
Year 8 students will cover the following programme of study:
Cross Country Running - 4 lessons
Football – 12 lessons
Gymnastics - 12 lessons
Rugby - 12 lessons
Basketball - 12 lessons
OAA - 4 lessons
Athletics - 12 lessons
Cricket - 12 lessons
Year 9 students will cover the following programme of study:
Cross Country Running – 3/4 lessons (dependant on class)
Football – 12 lessons
Rugby - 12 lessons
HRF - 12 lessons
Basketball - 12 lessons
Athletics - 12 lessons
Cricket/Tennis/softball option - 12 lessons
Year 10 pupils will cover the following:
Cross Country – 2 or 4 runs (depending on class)
Football
Basketball
Badminton
Summer
Athletics, then an option of:
Cricket
Tennis
Softball
In Year 11, students will choose option groups that they wish to participate in:
Recreation Group – activities covered include HRF, Badminton and Golf
Performance group – activities covered include competitive team games of the groups choosing, one indoor and one outdoor
Leadership Group – students undertake the Community Sports Leader Award
Extra curricular activities/visits/external links
St. Cuthbert’s has a rich tradition of competing and being successful in Extra Curricular Activities. Extra curricular activities are an essential way of developing the students at St. Cuthbert’s. These activities allow students to extend what they have learnt in curriculum time and test theirs skills against students from other schools. Extra curricular activities encourage high levels of commitment, develop team work and leadership skills, as well as sportsmanship. These experiences will be the highlight of sporting achievement for many of the participants.
These opportunities have only been made possible by the highly dedicated staff who will give up many hours of free time to provide such opportunities.
SSCO
General Role
Responsible for the strategic co-ordination and development of after school activity, out of school hours learning, inter and intra school competition and community links in their own and partner primary schools. (St Cuthbert’s High School, St Bede’s, St Charles, St Georges, St John Vianney, St Cuthbert’s Walbottle, St Cuthbert’s Kenton)
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Sports Development –across cluster, partnership
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Liaison with key partners (clubs, head teachers, parents etc)
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Monitoring and Evaluation - Data Collection and Analysis
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Management – PLTs, CPD, budget, admin, coaches, leaders at festivals
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Leadership – strategic development of pathway in cluster
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Organisation – festivals, OSH delivery
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Advocacy – delivering assemblies/road shows, promoting the partnership
Departmental Calendar
Including assessments/coursework deadlines/ exams
Departmental policies
Homework
Assessment
Other policies specific to department – Health and safety
Health and Safety
First Aid
Every member of the PE Department, and those taking PE lessons and extra curricular activities are required to complete a First Aid Course
PE KIT
All students must be dressed in appropriate kit, remove all jewellery and not be chewing before taking part in their PE lessons
PE kit is:
HOUSE/GAMES TOP
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WHITE SHORTS
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WHITE SOCKS
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CLEAN INDOOR TRAINING SHOES – NOT THOSE YOU WEAR AS SCHOOL SHOES OR FOOTBALL BOOTS
Examples of pupils work
For students
What can I study/why study?
Subject based activities/puzzles
Useful links
Planned Developments
New Build – SPORTS HALL, Fitness suite and climbing wall
BTEC for KS4 Beta Band
USEFUL WEBSITES
WHY DO GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION?
The course provides exciting opportunities to lead a healthy and active lifestyle by choosing from a variety of roles and activities in which to participate in physical activity. The theory content is designed to enable students to enjoy and understand the benefits of living such a lifestyle. This new specification aims to focus on relevant and topical issues that affect and are of interest to students. The content has an emphasis on broad coverage rather than depth of content and includes topical content such as the forthcoming Olympic Games.
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