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The PE department’s vision is:
‘To inspire all our students to participate and enjoy physical activity’.
The academy’s student demographic is spread over the entire range of deprivation indices within the UK with many students being in areas of <3 for Crime, Living Environment, Health and Disability and Education and Training.
Our ambitious curriculum is intended to drive the mantra that no student is left behind when striving for a healthy and sustainable health style. In line with the academy’s values, the curriculum drives the agenda that respect begins with one’s self-respect and a mutual respect for our community. All students across all year groups are expected to actively participate in the curriculum which is mapped to the national curriculum to create an ambitious curriculum for all and is specifically designed to combine a rich knowledge base with a love of exercise and teamwork.
Learning about the nutritional requirements for a healthy and active lifestyle, and how it can be refined to meet the demands of different sports. Finally, they will learn about the nature of sport injury and how these can be avoided
By participating in core PE or as part of our extensive extracurricular programme which provides students with the opportunity to participate in local sporting events as well as visiting regional and national events, students gain further experience of teams and how they take responsibility for each other as they develop. The transferable skills and values that our students acquire are the cornerstones which give them the necessary foundations to become successful, respected and motivated young adults post 16.
At KS3 & KS4 core PE, our curriculum is intended to empower students to take responsibility for their organisation, enable them to show resilience and motivation when taking part in activities which they may not naturally enjoy. Leadership is shown through working as part of a team, along with self-control and reflection to work on new key skills together with problem solving the many challenges which constantly occur within sports. These key values are an integral part of our ambitious PE curriculum and link to ideas such as lifelong learning and confidence to tackle challenging situations as they arise.
In the KS4 Sport Science qualification, students further demonstrate our core values: Resilience and motivation are demonstrated when preparing for examined areas of the course, and the preparation of coursework. Independent skills of self-control and reflection are required when completing controlled coursework tasks and meeting deadlines. Respect and leadership are also required throughout the course as they contribute to a positive learning environment and therefore the students will be comfortable to join group discussions, Q&A sessions along with following the correct procedures for completing fitness tests, practice exam papers and completing coursework.
Implementation
The curriculum is delivered by passionate and experienced teachers who are well resourced and who benefit from the latest CPD in terms of both subject specific materials as well as latest pedagogy Embedding Formative Assessment - SSAT (ssatuk.co.uk). All teachers have access to an appropriate professional body:
Association for Physical Education
Embedding Formative Assessment - SSAT (ssatuk.co.uk)Key stage 3 & 4 core PE: students will be taught a variety of different sports to develop key ideas, skills and principles in each sport. Students will begin to gain an insight into some of the key theoretical aspects of sport science, such as the components of a warm up and major muscle groups.
The use of iterative starters and warm up activities will consolidate learning and the use of practical Gold Zone sessions will allow students the opportunity to push themselves and further refine skills in real and modified game situations.
BTEC Sport Science will be offered over a two-year period, with the challenging compulsory unit undertaken first where students will learn about the principles of training which underpin all physical and athletic improvements. Students will learn about the nutritional requirements for a healthy active lifestyle, and how it can be refined to meet the demands of different sports. Finally, they will learn about the nature of sport injury and how these can be avoided, treated and recovered from to provide the best opportunities for further sporting success.
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, it allows students access to physical exercise and sport which is very important for both mental and physical health, along with providing a base for continued activity throughout life. The qualification aspect of the curriculum will ensure students are also developing an understanding of the science behind sport, which will give them a rich knowledge base for a healthy lifestyle, including ways to avoid injury; how to effectively train the body and keep fit; deal with pressurised situations to reduce stress and to understand diet and nutrition.
Objectives
KS3
At KS3, students are taught and assessed in a range of activities which include games such as football, netball, rugby, basketball, hockey, tennis and rounders. They also complete other activities such as gymnastics, dance, trampolining, health related fitness, and athletics. Not only will the students be taught how to compete in the above activities, they will also develop the following skills:
- Basic acquisition and replication of motor skills
- Co-operation and competition
- Health and safety
- Principles of play
- Basic rules and laws of the games
- Outwitting opponents
- Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills within a variety of contexts
- Replication of important actions or phrases (Dance/Gymnastics)
- Planning and implementation of strategies and tactics aimed at outwitting opponents
- Refinement and analysis of their own/others work
- Leadership skills
- Understanding of the benefits of exercise and how the body reacts to physical activity
KS4
At KS4 students continue to study practical PE, which is crucial as a medium for keeping students physically healthy and active, but also great for helping to relieve stress, and develop a love of sport to become lifelong learners.
In all aspects of core PE, students will be empowered to learn, develop new skills and participate in a variety of sports and activities. Barriers will not stand in the way of our students, in terms of equipment, variety of activities and opportunities, and as such a wide and varied knowledge rich curriculum is followed.
Sports Science is also offered as an option in key stage 4. The modules are essential life skills that are imperative for all students: Reducing the risk of injuries; Applying the principles of training to maintain a healthy lifestyle; Nutrition/healthy living. Mental health is also covered in terms of psychological factors that can influence performance and participation. This qualification will develop a variety of skills, including independent learning, research, working as a group, producing a variety of coursework styles including presentations, posters and written reports.
Review and evaluate
The PE department are themselves lifelong learners and so are reflective on all our practises, we are proactive in investigating best practise and sharing this learning and understanding across our network of schools.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you require more detailed information, please email the Head of Department. Mr Newton:
Year 7
What will I be studying?
Each half term, students will participate in two different activities. These activities in year 7 will be the starting point for their journey through the PE curriculum at Oulton Academy.
The activities will follow a set plan, and in some cases will coincide with seasonal, cultural and relevant activities. For example, students will study football, during the traditional football season to assist those who participate for local clubs and teams.
Students will cover traditional sports such as football, rugby, gymnastics, netball and athletics, along with additional activities such as handball, softball, volleyball and dance.
Career Links
Studying physical education can lead to careers in the following areas: coaching, teaching, sport management, sport leadership, physiotherapy, sport science, media and personal training to name a few.
The key skills developed through physical education, such as teamwork, leadership and resilience will help all students succeed in whatever they choose to do in their future careers.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will take place following each activity, where each student will achieve a grade based on their knowledge and ability to perform in that activity area. The grade will be based upon departmental criteria of the expected ability level for each year group. Assessment will take the form of a game or final performance where the students will be performing to the best of their ability to show the progress that has been made throughout the unit.
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
As PE in year 7 is primarily a practical subject, there are no specific websites to support learning. However, using websites such as youtube.com or skysports.com to watch highlights and clips of relevant activities would be useful to help with knowledge and understanding. Also, regular upkeep on sports news would also be beneficially, so websites such bbb.co.uk/sport would be a good place to start.
Year 8
What will I be studying?
Each half term, students will participate in two different activities. These activities in year 8 will be where the students start to develop the skills taught to them in year 7
The activities will follow a set plan in order to build on the year 7 curriculum, and in some cases will coincide with seasonal, cultural and relevant activities. For example, students will study netball, during the traditional netball season to assist those who participate for local clubs and teams.
Students will cover traditional sports such as football, rugby, gymnastics, netball and athletics, along with additional activities such as handball, softball, volleyball and dance.
Career Links
Studying physical education can lead to careers in the following areas: coaching, teaching, sport management, sport leadership, physiotherapy, sport science, media and personal training to name a few.
The key skills developed through physical education, such as teamwork, leadership and resilience will help all students succeed in whatever they choose to do in their future careers.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will take place following each activity, where each student will achieve a grade based on their knowledge and ability to perform in that activity area. The grade will be based upon departmental criteria of the expected ability level for each year group. Assessment will take the form of a game or final performance where the students will be performing to the best of their ability to show the progress that has been made throughout the unit.
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
As PE in year 8 is primarily a practical subject, there are no specific websites to support learning. However, using websites such as youtube.com or skysports.com to watch highlights and clips of relevant activities would be useful to help with knowledge and understanding. Also, regular upkeep on sports news would also be beneficially, so websites such bbb.co.uk/sport would be a good place to start.
Year 9
What will I be studying?
Each half term, students will participate in one activity as the allocated time for PE drops to one hour per week. These activities in year 9 will be where the students start to refine the skills taught to them in year 7 and 8.
The activities will follow a set plan in order to build on the year 7&8 curriculum, and in some cases will coincide with seasonal, cultural and relevant activities. For example, students will study basketball, during the traditional basketball season to assist those who participate for local clubs and teams..
Students will cover traditional sports such as football, rugby, gymnastics, netball and athletics, along with additional activities such as handball, softball, volleyball and dance.
Career Links
Studying physical education can lead to careers in the following areas: coaching, teaching, sport management, sport leadership, physiotherapy, sport science, media and personal training to name a few.
The key skills developed through physical education, such as teamwork, leadership and resilience will help all students succeed in whatever they choose to do in their future careers.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will take place following each activity, where each student will achieve a grade based on their knowledge and ability to perform in that activity area. The grade will be based upon departmental criteria of the expected ability level for each year group. Assessment will take the form of a game or final performance where the students will be performing to the best of their ability to show the progress that has been made throughout the unit.
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
As PE in year 9 is primarily a practical subject, there are no specific websites to support learning. However, using websites such as youtube.com or skysports.com to watch highlights and clips of relevant activities would be useful to help with knowledge and understanding. Also, regular upkeep on sports news would also be beneficially, so websites such bbb.co.uk/sport would be a good place to start.
KS4 - Sports Science
CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL IN SPORT SCIENCE - OCR
What will I be studying?
Cambridge National in Sport Science will encourage you to think for yourself about the scientific world of sport, while putting those theories and concepts into practice in both theoretical and practical sport situations. As part of the Cambridge National, you’ll cover: preparing for sports, reducing the risk of injuries; fitness testing – planning and delivering your own fitness tests, and learning how that data can be used effectively; how our bodies provide us with energy and the ability to move, and how exercise can help our bodies become stronger; how nutrition and a healthy diet impacts performance in sport, creating nutrition plans.
Career Links
By developing applied knowledge and practical skills, this course will help give you the opportunity to progress on to A Levels, a Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity, an apprenticeship or university. Sport science has a wealth of opportunities. You could become anything from a personal trainer to a sport therapist or nutritionist at a premier league club.
You’ll develop a range of skills to help you succeed not only in the workplace but in other subjects too. These skills include: analytical skills; creative thinking; research and planning; problem solving; verbal communication; leadership & team working.
How will I be assessed?
Sport science is a vocational course, meaning you will be assessed in a variety of ways, including practical, coursework and examinations.
You will study three units in total, with the first two being assessed via the production of coursework. This coursework, or NEA, will combine the information you have been taught, along with some practical ability and finally your ability to apply it all together to produce a piece of work based on a set brief.
The final unit is assessed via a traditional exam, which will take place in the final year of the course.
Your overall grade will then be a combination of the three scores you acquire which will then equate to a grade, from a distinction star at level 2, through to a pass at level 1.
Further information on what these grades mean can be found here: https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/641258-a-student-and-parents-guide-to-cambridge-nationals.-.pdf
Which examination board am I following?
The exam board is OCR. Further information can be found here:
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/sport-science-level-1-2-j828/
