Physical Education
Head of Subject: Mr M Sergeant
Physical Education at Mayflower is designed to develop pupils’ confidence and competence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives both in and out of school. Pupils have a total of 4 hours and 10 minutes a fortnight. Pupils will develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully.
Subject Vision
At Mayflower High School our PE curriculum aims to inspire all children to participate and succeed in physical activity and develop a lifelong participation in Physical Education. We intend to provide opportunities for pupils to develop in a way that supports their health and fitness and promotes positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle.
Our curriculum also aims to develop pupil’s knowledge, skills and understanding in a progressive way so that they perform with increasing competence and confidence whilst embedding values such as fairness and respect. We aim to give as many students who want to gain GCSE Physical Education, A Level Physical Education and BTEC Sport level 3 the best opportunity to succeed and that pathway starts when they arrive in Year 7.
We also provide opportunities for our children to compete in competitive sport and other physical activities, developing leadership and teamwork.
At Mayflower, we aim to teach pupils the value of healthy active lifestyles, to take on personal and social responsibility and how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.
Key Stage 3 Intent and Implementation
Physical Education at Mayflower is designed to develop pupils’ confidence and competence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives both in and out of school.
Pupils have a total of 4 hours and 10 minutes a fortnight. Pupils will develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully.
At Mayflower, we aim to teach pupils the value of healthy active lifestyles, to take on personal and social responsibility and how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.
Key Stage 4 Intent and Implementation
All students in Years 10 and 11 will continue to take part in Physical Education for 4 hours in each two-week cycle. During the course, the department will assess your performance, aptitude and attitude. At Mayflower, students are given an opportunity to take part in new sports that differ from Key Stage 3 curriculum.
These include team building games, wide games and extreme sports.
You will study a range of activities, one of which must be a game. You will develop your skills and technique, helping you to implement appropriate strategies and tactics, have an understanding of the rules and regulations and have the opportunity to officiate and coach in these sports. You will also be required to evaluate your own and others’ performance and to plan a safe and effective personal fitness programme relative to your sport. Examples of the activities you may take part in are:
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Dance
Football
Hockey
Fitness
Netball
Rounders
Rugby
Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Trampolining
Volleyball
In addition to this compulsory provision, students also have the opportunity to study GCSE Physical Education.
GCSE Physical Education
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
This course is designed for all students who have an interest in sport. It presents an opportunity for you to develop your physical ability and your understanding of the theoretical concepts in Physical Education. The course is divided into three sections: Theory, Practical and Personal Exercise Programme.
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
Component 1 Fitness and Body Systems
Anatomy and Physiology
Movement Analysis
Physical Training
Use of data
Component 2 Health and Performance
Health
Fitness
Well-being
Sports psychology
Socio cultural issues
Interpret data.
Component 3 Practical Performance
1 team activity
1 individual activity
1 team or individual activity
(students will have the opportunity to participate in many sports and select their top scores)
Component 4 Personal Exercise Programme
Aim and planning analysis
Carrying out and monitoring the PEP
Evaluation of PEP
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Component 1:
36% written Examination 1 hour 45 minutes
Component 2
24% written Examination 1 hour and 15 minutes
Component 3
30% 3 sporting activities
Component 4
10% Non-Examination assessment undertaken in school and externally moderated.
EXAM BOARD: Edexcel
SPECIFICATION: 1PE0
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