KS3 Curriculum

Key Themes/Topics Year 7

Students will cover 2 activities each term from a variety of activities e.g. football, netball, basketball, rugby, rounders, cricket, softball, badminton, gymnastics, health-related fitness and athletics.  Students build upon the physical development and fundamental skills covered at Primary school. They are encouraged to become more confident, competent and refined in basic physical skills, while being introduced to wider roles within sport

Assessments

Assessments are based on student’s ability to achieve 10 key ‘competencies’ within each sport. These are designed so students can cumulatively build their subject understanding and performance levels in a wide range of activities over time. These get progressively more challenging during the key stage and build upon prior learning. Knowledge recall and ability to orate and apply key tier 2 and 3 language forms part of these termly assessments also.
 

Key Themes/Topics Year 8

Students will cover 2 activities each term from a variety of activities e.g. football, netball, basketball, rugby, rounders, cricket, softball, badminton, gymnastics, health-related fitness and athletics. Students focus on developing the skills and techniques of current activities/sports to a higher standard and progressing these in competitive/aesthetic performances. Students work on their ability to work as an effective performer and are encouraged to take a leadership role during the warm-up or skill activities as a result students become more confident and competent performers.

Assessments

Assessments are based on student’s ability to achieve 10 key  ‘competencies’. These are designed so students can cumulatively build their subject understanding and performance levels in a wide range of activities over time. These get progressively more challenging during the key stage and build upon prior learning. Knowledge recall and ability to orate and apply key tier 2 and 3 language forms part of these termly assessments also.
 

Key Themes/Topics Year 9

Students will cover 2 activities each term from a variety of activities e.g. football, netball, basketball, rugby, rounders, cricket, softball, badminton, health-related fitness and athletics. Students develop their use of strategies and tactics in competitive situations. They are encouraged to analyse their own and others performance, and consequently develop greater knowledge and understanding of how to progress at the same time experiencing different roles.

Assessments

Assessments are based on student’s ability to achieve 10 key ‘competencies’. These are designed so students can cumulatively build their subject understanding and performance levels in a wide range of activities over time. These get progressively more challenging during the key stage and build upon prior learning. Knowledge recall and ability to orate and apply key tier 2 and 3 language forms part of these termly assessments also.

 

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KS4 Curriculum

KS4 Core PE: At key stage 4 students participate in two lessons per week, this enables them to continue to refine their performance and enhance their involvement with other roles within sport. Students are offered a varied curriculum which builds upon prior learning whilst also introducing new sports for students to adapt their skills towards. Students are not provided with attainment grades within Key Stage 4 PE due to this not being an examination-based subject. Students are instead assessed on their ability to continue to show high levels of effort and behaviour. Below is a typical diet of activities students will follow in Key Stage 4 PE.

Exam board and Qualifications

From 2022 Students who choose to take sport as an examination based Key Stage 4 option will be enlisted on the BTEC level ½ Tech Award in Sport. This qualification includes three major units, one of these being an exam-based assessment whilst the other two incorporate assignments as a means of assessment. The three units are;

1. Preparing Participants to Take Part in Sport and Physical Activity (coursework assessment)
2. Taking Part and Improving Other Participants Sporting Performance (coursework assessment)
3. Developing Fitness to Improve Other Participants Performance in Sport and Physical Activity (exam assessment)

Assessment

40% exam unit 3.  Three additional units which are internally assessed and externally moderated.  Each unit is assigned the guided learning hours below;
 

Key Themes/Topics Year 10

Unit 1: Preparing Participants to Take Part in Sport and Physical Activity- 36 GLH

Unit 2: Taking Part and Improving Other Participants Sporting Performance- 36 GLH
 

Key Themes/Topics Year 11

Unit 2: Taking Part and Improving Other Participants Sporting Performance – 36 GLH

Unit 3:Developing Fitness to Improve Other Participants Performance in Sport and Physical Activity- 48 GLH

After completion students will be awarded a grade ranging from; unclassified, level 1 pass, level 1 merit, level 1 distinction, level 2 pass, level 2 merit, level 2 distinction and level 2 distinction*