Physical Education

Teaching Staff

• Mr D Finch BSc – Head of Department
• Mrs R Preston BSc – Second in Department
• Mr C Locke BSc – Class Teacher/Learning Manager
• Mr P Marsden BA – Class Teacher/Learning Manager
• Mrs L Posner BA – Class Teacher
• Mrs J Pitts BSc – Class Teacher

Department Aims

We are fortunate to celebrate the impact that physical fitness and participation in sport has on the lives of our students. It is a basic right that everybody should enjoy the experience of physical education and benefit from the fitness, pride, and friendship that only full participation in PE can ensure. Accordingly, our department exhibits every day the following values that are core to our purpose;

• We care about, and seek opportunities to develop, people.
• We, at all times, model behaviour that is respectful, welcoming and professional.
• We promote equality and look for opportunities that remove barriers to learning.
• We develop students who are resilient, self-confident and persistent.
• We embed a culture that celebrates success, progress and aspiration.
• We seek to reflect on our performance and improve.
• We help create young adults who follow and refine our vision throughout life.

At All Hallows Catholic High School we have a broad programme of study in PE. Through team and individual games, athletic and gymnastic activities, students are taught to develop their physical technique and tactical awareness, encouraging them to develop analytical skills to improve their own and others’ performances.

Homework in Physical Education

Key Stage 4

Homework is in either of the two GCSE theory lessons. Independent study is required after every GCSE theory lesson in order for students to achieve the best they can and to help consolidate learning in lessons. Revision Guides for students are available to purchase from school. Please see Mr Finch for a letter if you wish to purchase one.

All students are also encouraged to extend their learning outside of lesson time by attending extra-curricular clubs that run during and after school and play competitively in a variety of sports in and outside of school

Physical Education GCSE – OCR Specification

GCSE (9-1) PE includes the compulsory study of: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Training, Sports Psychology, Socio-Cultural Influences and Health, Fitness and Wellbeing. Alongside this are the practical skills of PE which are examined via the practical assessment within school.

The breakdown for GCSE PE is as follows: Theory Content 60%, Written Assessment 10%, and Practical Assessment 30%. This means that the pupils will sit two written exams for GCSE PE at the end of Year 11:

Component 01: Physical factors affecting performance (1 hour paper worth 30%)

Students explore how parts of the human body function during physical activity and the physiological adaptations that can occur due to diet and training. They also develop skills in data analysis, and an understanding of the principles of training, why we train in different ways and how training plans can be made to optimise results.

There are two topics:

• Applied anatomy and physiology
• Physical training

Component 02: Socio-Cultural Issues and Sport Psychology. (1 hour paper worth 30%)

Students develop their knowledge of the social-cultural and psychological influences on levels of participation in sport, and also how sport impacts on society more broadly. This includes the individual benefits to health, fitness and well-being of participating in physical activity, as well as the influences of commercialisation, sponsorship and the media.

There are three topics:

• Socio-cultural influences
• Sports psychology
• Health, fitness and well-being.

Component 03: Performance in physical education

Students are assessed in performing three practical activities and one performance analysis task. In the practical performance, they demonstrate effective performance, the use of tactics or techniques and the ability to observe the rules and conventions under applied conditions. They are also required to demonstrate their ability to analyse and evaluate their own performance to produce an action plan for improvement.

Due to the weighting of the course being heavily swayed towards theory if a pupil chooses GCSE PE they will receive two theory and one practical lesson per week.

Cambridge National Sports Studies

25% Module 1 – Examination – Contemporary Issues in Sport – 60 minute exam

There is an opportunity to retake the exam.

25% (Compulsory) Module 2 – Performance and Improving Performance

Students will be assessed in their ability to perform in a team and individual sport. They will also officiate a sport & analyse performance. This module is practical and assignment based assessment.

25% Module 3 – Sport and the Media.

25% Module 4 – Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.

Students participate in 2 outdoor and adventurous activities. They will be assessed in their ability to participate, ensure safety, plan sessions and lead others. This module is practical and assignment based assessment.

Who is this course most suitable for?

Anyone who has a general interest in Sport and Physical Activity. Pupils should be participating in Physical Activity outside of school. On this course students will improve their leadership, communication, strategical thinking as well as increasing their knowledge about sport, physical activity and leisure. This award will not only provide a pathway to access further education, but will also help develop many skills that will be invaluable in the work place.

Extra Curricular Activities

Pupils have a wide variety of sports on offer through extra-curricular opportunities. This is inclusive and open to all pupils through after school and lunch time clubs so all pupils can attend.

The school enters all the District leagues and several of the County tournaments.  All Hallows has an excellent record at many of these and we are extremely proud of our sporting successes.  To ensure that we properly recognise our pupils’ sporting achievements we host an Annual Sports Award Evening, which is attended by over 300 guests. The full timetable of activities is available by clicking PE Extra-Curricular Timetable NOV 2021

How parents can support their children in PE

Ask questions about what your child has learnt in Physical Education. Use websites and the PE website to access revision material. Talk to them about the importance of practice and hard-work to achieve success. Make sure they have the correct PE kit for every lesson. Encourage them to attend as many different extra-curricular clubs as possible; it will help improve their all-round sporting ability.

If your child has a passion for an activity take them to a club outside school to receive specialised coaching and meet new people. Advice can be given by the Physical Education department on suitable local clubs in the area. Make sure your child is aware of the importance of exercise and diet for maintaining health. Finally go and play some sport with your child, its great fun!

Downloads

• Programme of Study 2021 – 2022 Core PE
• PE Extra-Curricular Timetable NOV 2021