KS 4 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In Years 9, 10 and 11 students have 1 core PE lesson of 85 minutes per week. All of the sports and activities studied during Key Stage 3 are available at Key Stage 4. Students are expected to take a much greater role in their learning at Key Stage 4 and this is reflected in the large numbers of students who opt to take The Sports Leaders Level 1 and Junior Football Organiser Award during this core lesson time.

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 format of 90 minutes practical and 90 minutes theory. Assessment in GCSE is spread over 3 areas:

1) Written paper: Worth 40% of the total mark. Questions are based on the 4 areas of study:

• Health, Fitness and the Factors Affecting Performance
• Principles of Training
• Factors Affecting Individual Performance and Participation
• Social and Cultural Factors Affecting Participation 

2) Health Related Exercise Programme: Worth 16% of the total mark. Students are expected to plan, perform and evaluate a 5 week training programme designed to improve 1 key component of fitness within their chosen sport.

3) Practical performance: Worth 44% of the total mark. Students demonstrate their performance in 4 sports worth 11 % each. These performances range from skills in isolation to their level of performance in a match / competitive situation. Students are also assessed on their knowledge of the rules, officiating and their ability to analyse and feedback.

Course Books and Equipment

• Students must wear the Academy PE kit – a T-shirt in their respective College colour, a rugby shirt, black shorts, black socks and Academy tracksuit.

Events and Visits

Key Dates