Core PE
Students will study both individual and team sports during their Core PE lessons.
Students in Years 7-10 will have the opportunity to try a range of sports including;
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
- Hockey
- Health and fitness
- Gymnastics
- Table tennis
- Athletics
- Rounders
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Softball
- Badminton
- Trampolining
- Handball
Year 9: BTEC Introductory Year
- Components of fitness
- Principles of training
- Methods of training
- Anatomy and physiology
- Preparing for sport - clothing and equipment
- Officials in sport
- Leadership
Year 10 and 11: BTEC Sport
Students who choose to gain a qualification in PE will study Pearson Level/1/2 Tech Award in Sport.
Pupils will study three units of work:
- Preparing Participants to Take Part in Sport and Physical Activity
- Taking Part and Improving Other Participants' Sporting Performance
- Developing Fitness to Improve Other Participants' Performance in Sport and Physical Activity
For information on the Level 3 BTEC Sport Diploma and Extended Certificate courses we run in Years 12 and 13, please visit the Sixth Form page.
Core PE pupils will be assessed on both effort and progress throughout the year.
Those studying qualification will complete two coursework assessments. The third assessment will be in the form of a written exam.
