Physical Education

Behind the very basis of success in Physical Education is the mastery of fundamental techniques and movements. This will allow students to fully participate in lessons in school as well as prepare them for a life-long love of physical activity.

All lessons contain moderate to vigorous activity level to promote physical health and well-being. The lessons support the intent of living, loving, learning using threat free competition. Lesson activities change based on predicted weather. This reduces, where possible, catching and throwing outdoor activities in the Spring term, although this is NOT always possible.

Focus for each year group

• Year 7 : Co-operation and communication

• Year 8 : Confidence and resilience

• Year 9 : Leadership and respect

• Year 10 : Responsibility and positivity

• Year 11 : Mental health and well-being

• Year 12/13 : Specialism and excitement

Key Stage 3

As students join us in Year 7, they are taught in Form groups for the year to give them a sense of familiarity as they explore a new subject. Year 7 students take part in a range of activities to allow teachers to gain a clear understanding of a student's mastery of fundamental movements and techniques. Students are then be set into 3 pathways: Support, Core or Extension. Continuing into Years 8 and 9, students are set into classes that will enable them to flourish in their environments. They continue to develop existing skills and explore new ones whilst participating in several different activities that promote differing aspects of physical health and understanding. Throughout Key Stage 3, students have additional yearly targets that aim to develop the key life skills of cooperation and communication (Year 7), confidence and resilience (Year 8) and leadership and respect (Year 9).

Key Stage 4

Core PE

All students continue with PE lessons as part of the statutory curriculum offer of Core PE. In addition, students may choose to study Physical Education as one of their GCSEs.
 

OCR GCSE PE J587

Component 01: Physical factors affecting performance

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 sports psychology

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 04: Practical performances

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.

Component 05: Analysis and evaluation of performance (AEP)

Students are required to demonstrate their ability to analyse and evaluate their own or a peer's practical performance to produce an action plan for improvement.

OCR GCSE Physical Education J587

Key Stage 5 

OCR GCE PE H555

Students following on from GCSE can opt to take an A Level in Physical Education in the Sixth Form.

Component 01: Physical factors affecting performance

Students gain a deeper understanding of key systems in the body and how they react to changes in diet and exercise. They also study the effects of force and motion on the body and how they can be used to our advantage.

There are three topics:

• Applied anatomy and physiology
• Exercise physiology
• Biomechanics.

Component 02: Psychological factors affecting performance

Students study the models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities, how different methods of training and feedback work and why their effectiveness differs from person to person. They also explore the psychological factors that affect group dynamics and the effects of leadership and stress.

There are two topics:

• Skill acquisition
• Sports psychology.

Component 03: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport

This component focuses on the social and cultural factors that have shaped sports over time, and their influences on physical activity. Students consider the impact of hosting a global sporting event such as the Olympic Games, and the influence of modern technology on both the performer and the spectator of contemporary sport.

There are two topics:

• Sport and society
• Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport.

Component 05: Practical performance

Students are assessed in the role of either performer or coach in one practical activity. They are required to demonstrate effective performance, the use of tactics or techniques and the ability to observe the rules and conventions under applied conditions.

Component 06: Evaluating and analysing performance for improvement (EAPI)

Students are also assessed in the Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI). They observe a live or recorded performance by a peer and provide an oral analysis and critical evaluation of their peer’s performance.

OCR GCE AS and A Level Physical Education H155, H555