Physical Education

The Physical Education curriculum is underpinned by the belief that every student is entitled to high expectations and high-quality physical education, regardless of starting point. Through an inclusive and carefully sequenced curriculum, all students are supported to develop physical competence, confidence and a positive attitude towards physical activity.

Learning is structured to build knowledge, skills and understanding progressively across a wide range of team and individual sports. Students develop physical literacy alongside an understanding of health, fitness and wellbeing, enabling them to make informed choices about leading an active lifestyle. Challenge is embraced, and resilience is developed as students learn to perform in demanding and competitive environments.

The curriculum places strong emphasis on personal development. Through practical participation, students develop leadership, communication, organisation and teamwork skills. Opportunities for competition, including house sport, school fixtures and tournaments, foster a sense of belonging and collective achievement.

Enrichment opportunities, such as sports clubs, tours and visits to professional sporting events, widen experiences and raise aspirations. PE supports physical, social and psychological wellbeing and prepares students for lifelong participation in physical activity. By the time students leave school, they are confident, resilient individuals equipped with the knowledge, skills and motivation to remain active beyond the classroom.

Year 7 & Year 8

Dance
Netball
Gymnastics
Badminton
Rounders
Football
Health related fitness
Basketball
Cricket
Pickleball

Year 9

Football
Netball
Dance
Handball
Badminton
Health related fitness
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Tag Rugby
Rounders
Athletics
Pickleball

Year 10

Netball
Basketball
Badminton
Football
Rounders

Year 11

Netball
Badminton
Handball
Fitness (Yoga, Zumba, Circuits, HIIT)
Rounders
Basketball
Football
Rugby
Badminton
Softball

GCSE

Academic PE – Sport & Coaching Principles (WJEC Level 1/2)

UNIT 1 – Fitness for Sport (EXAM UNIT):

The structure of body systems:
The functions of body systems:
The short-term effects of exercise on body systems:
The long-term adaptations:
Components of health and fitness
Fitness Testing
The importance of the validity and reliability of testing
Why fitness testing is important
The reasons for testing
Factors that need to be considered before training
The principles of training
Training methods
Target setting
Factors that must be considered before starting any training:
The principles of training
Training methods
Target setting

UNIT 2 – Improving Sporting Performance (Controlled Assessment):

Factors affecting sporting performance
Physiological factors affecting performance in sport
Psychological factors affecting performance in sport
Technical factors affecting performance in sport
Analysis of sporting performance
Measuring the physiological, psychological and technical factors affecting sporting performance
Analysis of performance data
Strategies for improvement of sporting performance