PHYSICAL EDUCATION (NON EXAM)

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The PE Department are committed to providing an effective, enjoyable and forward-looking Key Stage 4 programme for the pupils at Upton Hall School.

 

The TWO main areas of study in Key Stage Four are:

 

GAMES and OUTDOOR and ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES

with HEALTH PROMOTING ACTIVITIES included.

 

It is the aim of all Key Stages to provide progression in:

• acquiring and developing skills
• selecting and applying skills and tactics
• evaluating and improving performance
• knowledge and understanding of fitness and health

During Key Stage 4 pupils tackle more complex and demanding activities. They decide whether to get involved in physical activity that is mainly focused on competing or performing, on promoting health and well-being, or on developing personal fitness. They can adopt different roles that suit them best including performer, coach, leader and official. The view they have of their skilfulness and physical competence gives them the confidence to get involved in exercise and activity out of school and in later life.

 

Personal achievement in accepting a challenge coupled with team building skills of decision making, problem solving, leadership, confidence building, negotiation, self-discipline and personal motivation are all specifically related to our areas of study in:

• Games
• Rock Climbing
• Water Sports
• Initiative Challenges
• Martial Arts – (Self Defence, Tai Chi, Yoga)
• Orienteering
• Health Promoting Activities (Visit to Health Club and Fitness Sessions).

An additional leadership opportunity which includes Citizenship and Key Skills is:

• The Level 1 Sports Leaders Award (The British Sports Trust)

In cooperation with the Top Link Programme (Primary Links) all pupils will participate in this course which is delivered in Year 10 of Key Stage 4 on alternate weeks, on site.

 

Level 1 Sports Leaders Award

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The award is a nationally recognised award that helps young people over the age of 14 develop their leadership skills. It is a fun course and offers an insight into the enjoyment one can gain through sports leadership.

 

The syllabus fosters generic skills which can be applied to a variety of different sporting activities as well as contributing to the participants’ personal and social education.

 

It is a practical qualification where candidates learn through doing rather than through written work. A candidate’s ability as a competent leader is assessed by observation rather than written tests.

 

The Course Structure

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Session:

1. Introduction
2. Organisation Skills
3. Communication Skills
4. Fair Play in Sport
5. Decision Making Through Officiating
6. Opportunities in Sport and Recreation

January-July Practice Sessions of Group Work with Year 7 Pupils

July Assessment of Junior Leader with Primary Pupils.

 

All elements of the Key Stage Four PE Curriculum are designed to help pupils develop the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to live healthy, independent and confident lives.

 

Core Subjects

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