HOME ABOUT SCHOOL INFORMATION DEPARTMENTS STUDENTS PARENTS CAREERS MILLFIELD MESSENGER VACANCIES CONTACT US Physical Education PE aims to promote health and well-being and give all students the knowledge and ability to raise their aspirations and life chances in relation to all activities linking to PE, sport and dance. Key life skills of oracy, teamwork, problem solving and many others are developed to help our students become well-rounded individuals and to give them strong personal foundations for future life. Students can use acquired knowledge and qualifications to progress on to further education and to pursue careers as a nutritionist, physiotherapist, sports analyst, PE teacher, sports scientist and personal trainer. "Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong." John F. Kennedy Teaching staff and responsibilities Mr A. Doxey – Head of PE Mrs C. Laycock – Second in PE Miss L. Marquis – Teacher of girls PE/Aspirations Co-ordinator Mr R Smith – Teacher of boys PE/Head of PHSE and Resilience T. Grayston – Senior Assistant Head teacher – Progress Facilities At Millfield we have a Sports hall, assembly hall gymnasium, cricket pitch, grass athletics track, rugby pitch, 2 football pitches, hard court area with netball courts. KS3 Curriculum We offer a comprehensive and varied curriculum to inspire all students to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other demanding physical activities. We aim to ensure that opportunities are available for all students to learn about the importance of leading healthy, active lives. Throughout KS3, students are timetabled for 2 hours of PE per week and are taught: Team and individual games: football, rugby, hockey, netball, basketball, handball, lacrosse, rounders, cricket, softball and badminton. Other activities: athletics, gymnastics, dance, fitness and outdoor education. Sports Leaders In Year 9, students have the opportunity to apply to become a sports leader. This initiative allows students to organise, lead and officiate in sporting events with our local primary schools. KS4 Curriculum All students are timetabled for 1 hour a week of ‘core’ PE. Students undertake a range of activities in Year 10 and 11 which develop personal fitness and promote an active, healthy lifestyle. In addition to the sports and activities covered at KS3, students have further options such as zumba, yoga and the use of the fitness suite. Options Students have the opportunity to choose OCR Cambridge Nationals in Sports Studies. (Year 10 – 11) What Will I Learn? Understanding issues affecting participation in sport. Understand the role of sport in promoting values. Understanding the importance of testing major events. NGBs and the role they play in sport. Developing sport skills. Sports leadership. Developing knowledge and skills in OAA. How Will This Course Be Assessed? Equivalent to GCSE 1-9 (BTEC grading system Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction*). Video evidence of students leading and officiating to be assessed by teacher and awarding body. Topics include: Contemporary issues in sport – 1 hour written exam. Developing sport skills – officiating, badminton and football. Sports leadership – Developing knowledge on how to lead sporting sessions Developing knowledge and skills in outdoor activities. What Skills Do I Need? Good practical ability and participation in sport outside and inside of school. Literacy- the ability to read and write fluently, using key terms, definitions and examples. Listening skills. Team work and leadership skills. What Is Next For Me After This Course? This course will prepare you for any further education courses in sport and physical education, whether A-level or vocational qualifications. You will develop numerous transferable skills in leadership, communication, teamwork and data analysis. These skills can lead to a variety of employment opportunities in a range of different areas, for example, recreational management, leisure activities, coaching, the fitness industry, the armed forces or public services. Extra Curriculum Provision An important aspect of the PE department is our commitment to offering many extra-curricular activities and providing opportunities for our students to take part in inter-school sporting fixtures. We have successful teams in football, netball, basketball, cricket, rounders and athletics. The development of rugby and hockey teams are currently underway. We also enter local tournaments for badminton, sports hall athletics, handball, swimming and girls’ football. Other non-competitive clubs are also offered such as zumba and rhythmic gymnastics. Information about fixtures and results can be found on our Twitter and Instagram accounts. Twitter – @MillfieldPEDept Instagram – @millfield_PE_department PE Learning Journey KS4 PE Learning Journey Y7 and 8 PE Learning Journey Y9 Remote Learning Resources PE Copyright © 2019 Millfield - Designed & Developed by