0161 499 0000 admin@st-paulshigh.net Home School Information Teaching & Curriculum Home Learning Pupils Parents Contact Physical Education Intent Statement The Saint Paul’s Physical Education Department is committed to creating an environment that encourages students to develop their understanding of the part that exercise and physical activity has on their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We aim to challenge each pupil to demonstrate their full potential. We recognise the needs of all pupils and strive to provide ample opportunities centred on key knowledge and skills that allow pupils to feel a sense of achievement through self-belief, competition, leadership and performance. Saint Paul’s PE thrives upon the knowledge that our students have the skills to leave us as lifelong participators in exercise and physical activity, having been exposed to a broad range of sport and exercise opportunities within our curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities. We believe a knowledge of sport, exercise and the human body allows students to gain an understanding of how to keep themselves well, safe and healthy now and for generations to come. We provide a curriculum that is broad and balanced, following each strand of the National Curriculum. This has been created with consideration of our Saint Paul’s demographic, pupil voice and in collaboration with our post 16 destinations. We encourage playing as part of a team in the spirit of our Catholic ethos; we all have our own unique talents and recognise that just as a body has many parts, all its many parts form one body in Christ. Just as a team has many players, each with different roles, we are one. Explore the Physical Education Learning Journey Physical Education HEAD OF KS3 PE: Mr Whiteside HEAD OF KS4 PE: Miss Jordan EXAM BOARD: OCR TEACHERS: Miss Jordan Mr Whiteside (Deputy Headteacher) Mr Wilson (Progress Leader) Mrs Rudd Mr Mawn (Progress Leader) Ms Carter-Bloor Sports Studies HEAD OF KS3 PE: Mr Whiteside HEAD OF KS3 PE: Miss Jordan EXAM BOARD: OCR, Cambridge National, Sports Studies Certificate TEACHERS: Miss Jordan Mr Whiteside (Deputy Headteacher) Mr Wilson (Progress Leader) Mrs Rudd Mr Mawn (Progress Leader) Ms Carter-Bloor Course Outline The GCSE covers a broad range of practical activities and theory topics relating to the world of sport and health performance. It equips students not only with sports skills and knowledge but the skills to evaluate the importance and relevance of a healthy, active lifestyle. Practical activities studied come from sports such as football, table tennis, trampolining, handball and off-site sports such as climbing. The assessment includes two written examinations (Fitness and Body Systems and Health and Performance) worth 60% of the overall grade. The non-examined assessment has a 30% practical element and a 10% coursework element. Students are required to: 1. Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport to improve performance. 2. Understand how the physiological and psychological state affects performance. 3. Perform effectively in different physical activities by developing skills and techniques, and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/ or compositional ideas. 4. Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance. 5. Understand the contribution which physical activity and sport make to health, fitness and well-being. 6. Understand key sociocultural influences which can affect people’s involvement. Course Outline The Sports Studies qualification takes a more sector-based focus, whilst also encompassing some core sport/ physical education themes. Learners have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge about different types of sport and physical activity, skills development and sports leadership to their own practical performance. They will learn about contemporary issues in sport such as funding, participation, ethics and role models, and sport and the media. Learners will develop an appreciation of the importance of sport locally and nationally, different ways of being involved in sport and of how this shapes the sports industry. Assessment Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems. Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes. 36% of the qualification. Topic 1- Applied anatomy and physiology -Topic 2 Movement Analysis -Topic 3 Physical training – Topic 4 Use of Data. Component 2: Health and Performance. Written examination: 1 hour and 15 minutes 24% of the qualification. Topic 1- Health, fitness and well-being – Topic 2-Sport psychology Topic 3 Sociocultural influences – Topic 4 Use of Data. Component 3: Practical Performance. Non-examined assessment: Internally marked and externally moderated: 30% of the qualification. 105 marks, (35 marks per activity). One team activity, one individual activity and a free choice. Skills in Isolation – Skills in a competitive/formal situation. Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme (PEP). Non-examined assessment: Internally marked and externally moderated: 10% of the qualification, 20 marks. Aim and planning analysis – Carrying out and monitoring the PEP – Evaluation of the PEP. Assessment The course is made up of four modules, consisting of one exam and three pieces of coursework; R051- Contemporary Issues in Sport R052- Developing Sports Skills R053- Sports leadership R054- Sport and the Media Higher Education Courses/Careers Sixth Form: GCE A Level Physical Education BTEC level 2/3 Sport Physical Education can be studied with a variety of other subjects at University. Careers where this course may be useful are teaching, coaching, youth and community work, sports journalism, physiotherapy, sports scientist, sport and leisure managers, fitness consultants, nutrition and sports performance analysis. * All qualifications are subject to change following consideration of any new specifications. Higher Education Courses/Careers Sixth Form: GCE A Level Physical Education BTEC level 2/3 Sport Physical Education can be studied with a variety of other subjects at University. Careers where this course may be useful are teaching, coaching, youth and community work, sports journalism, physiotherapy, sports scientist, sport and leisure managers, fitness consultants, nutrition and sports performance analysis. * All qualifications are subject to change following consideration of any new specifications Dance HEAD OF Department: Miss Jordan EXAM BOARD: AQA TEACHERS: Miss Jordan Course Outline GCSE Dance helps students develop technical and expressive skills as well as knowledge and understanding of dance through performance, choreography and critical appreciation of dance. This four unit specification enables students to: Increase their confidence and self-esteem employ the skills of problem solving and creativity. This course provides a solid foundation for a career in dance or performing arts and/or further studies in dance or performing arts, including A-level Dance. Assessment Component 1: Performance and Choreography- 60% (practical exam internally marked and externally moderated. Component 2: Dance Appreciation- 40% (written exam) Higher Education Courses/Careers Sixth Form: A Level Dance Dance can be studied with a variety of other subjects at university. Careers where this course may be useful: Musical Theatre, Choreography, Dance coaching, Teaching. * All qualifications are subject to change following consideration of any new specifications. Reading List Downloads Options Sports studies 2021 Options P.E 2021 Options Dance 2021 Quick Links Home School Information News Teaching & Curriculum Pupils Parents Contact Student | Parent Apple Store | Play Store Contact us Firbank Road, Newall Green Wythenshawe Manchester M23 2YS 0161 499 0000 admin@st-paulshigh.net Search this site Website designed by One Education Ltd - Staff Email | Remote Access Portal | Website policies | Remote Learning Portal