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KS 4 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION



In Years 9-11, students have one core PE lesson of 85 minutes per week. The emphasis is on providing opportunities for students to experience a broad, modern day curriculum that inspires them to reach their full potential. All of the sports and activities studied during Key Stage 3 are available at Key Stage 4 but in addition, students have the opportunity to experience several off site sporting activities including:

  • Golf
  • Ten Pin Bowling
  • Yoga
  • Zumba Classes
  • Personal Survival
  • Sailing
  • Rock climbing
  • Canoeing
  • Fencing
  • Surfing
  • Kayaking

Students are expected to play an even greater role in their learning at Key Stage 4 and large numbers of students opt to take one of a range of 'leadership' courses. Students attend our local Primary schools to assist Gill Moore, our 'School Games Organiser,' run mini competitions, festivals and other sporting events. The students are therefore able to achieve a nationally recognised coaching or officiating award including the Sports Leader UK Award, the Junior Football Organiser's Course, the Netball Organiser's Course or the FA 'Mini Whistlers' Course

GCSE Physical Education

Students who prove themselves to be good all round athletes in Key Stage 3 have the option of studying AQA GCSE Physical Education. These lessons are in 1 weekly 3 hour block and usually take the form of 90 minutes practical and 90 minutes theory. Assessment in GCSE is spread over 2 areas:

1) Written paper: Worth 40% of the total mark. The exam questions are in the form of multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions based upon a pre-release scenario. The topics covered within the course are as follows:

  • The range of physical activities and the different role of active participants
  • Linking physical activity with diet, work and rest for personal health and a balanced healthy lifestyle.
  • Making informed decisions about getting involved in a lifetime of healthy physical activities that suit their needs.

2) Practical performance: Worth 60% of the total mark. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their performance in a variety of roles such as performer, official or coach in up to four different sports.

Course Books and Equipment

  • GCSE and Core PE students must wear The Leigh Technology Academy PE kit - a T-shirt in their respective College colour, black shorts, black socks and/or Academy tracksuit. There is now an opportunity to purchase a 'NEW' Nike training sweatshirt.

Key Dates

  • AQA GCSE Practical Moderation Day - Friday 16th March 12 - 4pm.
  • GCSE PE Conference Friday 27th April from 11am-3:15pm. All Year 11 GCSE PE students plus 20 high achieving year 10's.

Stuart Lindars
Director of Sport