Our aim is to build character, embed values and develop key life skills by delivering a high-quality curriculum. We will inspire all pupils to have the confidence to participate and succeed in a variety of physical activities, to enable informed choices, which leads to a healthy active lifestyle.
The PE Department was monitored by the Senior Leadership Team in conjunction with the HOD in the Autumn Term 2017. The inspection programme was carried out as part of the school’s internal monitoring programme of self-evaluation. Departments are inspected as part of a rolling programme of monitoring, evaluation and review. The internal inspection process provides invaluable information for the department to use in improvement planning, but also information which will contribute to our whole school evaluation and reporting.
The evidence used to inform the judgements includes: scrutiny of documentation, analysis of students’ work and observation of 7 lessons across KS3 and KS4. All lessons were graded in accordance with Scottish Inspection criteria and feedback was given to individual teaching staff.
The overall effectiveness of PE was judged to be Outstanding
Physical Education at KS3
Skill Development
Year 7 – Develop individual skills
Year 8 – Focus on small-sided games
Year 9 – Focus on game play, rules, regulations and adopting different roles within the sport
We have a very broad curriculum which aims to develop physical skills to take part in:
- Invasion games e.g. Football, Netball Hockey, Basketball
- Net games e.g. Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis
- Fitness e.g. Circuit training, Continuous training, Aerobics, Boxercise
- Summer sports e.g. Rounders, Softball, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis
We also aim to develop students mental and social skills as they have to learn to work with others, solve problems, be creative, explore different ideas, and be resilient.
Assessment Styles
Practical assessment is continuous for every activity during the unit of work, as well as at the end.
Assessment grade is holistic; based on the ability:
- to develop skills
- to evaluate & improve performance
- to make and apply decisions
- to adopt different roles & responsibilities
- to lead a healthy, active lifestyle
- to develop physical and mental capacity
Additional Information
Extra-curricular activities are available in a wide variety of sporting activities at break, lunchtime and after school. These are advertised on the PE ‘TV’ and on the PE office door; they are also promoted through the daily bulletin to students.
Exam Board: AQA GCSE Physical Education
Outline of Subject
GCSE PE is now 60% theory and 40% practical. It will require students to be very academic as well as accomplished in sport. Over the 2 years students will learn aspects mainly of physiology, psychology and health. Students will learn how to apply this knowledge on paper and demonstrate physically. Students will also maintain good levels of health & fitness to perform in games and activities to a high standard.
