Physical Education
Curriculum intent
Through our curriculum we strive to inspire every pupil to become physically literate individuals promoting their holistic development. Our aim is to provide outstanding provision of sport and physical activities for all students of all abilities. Igniting a passion for movement and cultivating a lifelong love of physical activities and healthy habits.
Curriculum implementation
Our curriculum is based on the national curriculum for physical education. Our curriculum aims to develop pupil’s physical literacy and holistic development by ensuring all students:
Experience a broad and balanced curriculum that develops competence to achieve in a variety of physical activities
Engage in competitive, team and individual sports and activities to build character and embed values such as fairness and respect
Remain physically active for sustained periods of time
Develop the skills, knowledge, behaviours, and habits to live healthy and physically active lives
Develop transferable skills to flourish in sport, school, employment, and life (including teamwork, resilience, independence, creativity, empathy and leadership)
Experience extra-curricular opportunities to enhance sporting experiences and create lifelong memories
Breakdown of physical activities covered
Extra curricular physical education
At CCSA, we believe that a well-rounded education goes beyond the classroom. Our school offers an extensive array of extracurricular physical activities and experiences that cater to a wide range of interests and abilities.
Our PE timetable is created termly based on parental and student views to help us gauge an idea of what activities our students would like to participate in. Here is an example of our extra curricular provision (updated termly):
Learning journey at KS3
You can download a copy of this curriculum overview using the link below:
CCSA PE Learning Journey Key Stage 3
KS4 Curriculum & Exam Information - Physical Education
Course title: Physical Education (9-1)
Exam board: OCR
Exam board website link: OCR
Specification: https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/234822-specification-accredited-gcse-physical-education-j587.pdf
Course overview
GCSE PE Course Overview
Why is studying Physical Education important?
To Develop the knowledge of the how and why of physical activity and sport:
To understand the value of regular, safe exercise and its effects on the body
To learn how the body functions and responds to physical activity
To gain an insight into factors that influence performance and a healthy lifestyle
To develop practical skills and knowledge across a range of different physical activities
To gain a holistic pictures of physical education (anatomy and physiology, psychology and sociology)
Gives students the understanding they need to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, helping them stay active and promotes lifelong learning.
Revision guide recommended:
Clear Revise
https://clearrevise.com/titles/ocr-gcse-physical-education-j587/ -
CGP Books
https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/physical-education/jrr42-new-gcse-physical-education-ocr?srsltid=AfmBOoofEidUK19vxvzR8szmZeJ4NStj2s3ZdWj1RO1KQTcZtcMgqV2T - CGP
Future careers:
Teacher
Physiotherapist
Sports Scientist
Dietitian
Nutritionist
Performance Analyst
Learning journey at KS4
You can download a copy of this curriculum overview using the link below:
CCSA PE Learning Journey Key Stage 4
