Physical Education

Staff

Mr. K.Slattery – Head of Dept
Miss R.Virgo – KS3 Coordinator
Mr. P.Cotterell – KS4 Coordinator
Mr. C.Lister – KS5 Coordinator
Miss A.Strudwick – PE Teacher
Mr. M.Linch - PE Teacher
Mr. R.Hutchison - PE Teacher
Mrs. K.Carney – Assistant Director of PE
Mr. J.O’Brien - PE Teacher
Mr. R.Lang - PE Teacher
Miss S.Townsend - PE Teacher
Miss H.Renaud - PE Teacher
Miss N.Berry - PE Teacher
Mrs. L.Steward - PE Teacher
Mr. S.Agnihotri - PE Teacher
Miss J.Carpenter - PE Teacher
Mr. O.Stevens - PE Teacher
Mr. M.Sansbury - PE Technician

Department Statement

Our aim as a department is to encourage pupils to participate in Sporting activities through the many options that we make available during school and extra-curricular hours. We provide high quality opportunities for all pupils involved in core PE to Gifted & Talented and beyond. As a department we aim to provide them with the skills and knowledge that pupils will need to participate in physical activity and in turn develop their education about Health and Fitness during and after school.

Course Details by Year

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How Parents Can Help

As a department we would encourage parents to support and encourage their sons/daughter to participate in sport whenever possible. Through the many possibilities available within school and the extra-curricular clubs available we would like to see an increase in young people involved in Physical Activity at Beacon and around the Crowborough Community.

Year 7 Course Overview

Teacher in Charge – Miss Virgo

Term 1
Students complete a generic programme covering different areas of the PE National Curriculum.

Term 2 – 4
Students complete in a number of activities from Football, Netball, Hockey, Basketball, Rugby, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Dance, OAA, Swimming, Leadership and Multi Skills.

Term 5 – 6
Students complete in a number of summer sports from Striking and Fielding, Tennis and Athletics.

Year 8 Course Overview

Teacher in Charge – Miss Virgo

Term 1 – 4
Students complete in a number of activities from Football, Netball, Hockey, Basketball, Rugby, Gymnastics, Dance, OAA, Swimming, Cross Country.

Term 5 – 6
Students complete in a number of activities from Rounders, Cricket, Athletics and Tennis

Year 9 Course Overview

Teacher in Charge – Miss Virgo

Term 1 – 4
Students complete in a number of activities from Football, Netball, Hockey, Basketball, Rugby, Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming and Fitness.

Term 5 – 6
Students complete in a number of activities from Rounders, Cricket, Athletics and Tennis

Year 10 Course Overview

Teacher in Charge – Mr Cottrell

Core PE – Pupils choose from different types of physical education that they have a particular interest in. These are Sports for Excellence, Sports for All, Aesthetics, Junior Sports Leadership Award, Sports including Outdoor and Adventurous activities.

Btec First in Sport – There are two types of Btec courses run in years 10 and 11 that pupils have opted for to gain qualifications. Btec First Certificate is equivalent to two GCSE’s and Btec First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSE’s. Within these courses pupils take part in a variety of sports and complete coursework from different theory units.

Btec First Certificate in Sport.
Term 1 & 2 - Unit 1: Health Safety and Injury
Term 3 & 4 - Unit 2: The Body in Action
Term 5 & 6 - Unit 3: The Sports Industry

Btec First Diploma in Sport
Term 1 & 2 – Unit 1: Health Safety and Injury
Term 3& 4 – Unit 2: The Body in Action
Term 5 & 6 – Unit 3: The Sports Industry

GCSE PE – Pupils that have opted to take part in GCSE PE complete both practical and theory elements of the course over a two year period. Pupils get assessed in a variety of sports throughout the year and also complete an analysis of performance in one sport making up 60% of their final grade. In addition to this, pupils learn about a variety of sports related topics within their theory lessons culminating in an exam at the end of the course worth 40%.

Year 10 GCSE PE Theory content:
Term 1 – Unit 1.1.1: Healthy active lifestyles and how they can benefit you
Term 2 – Unit 1.1.2: Influences on your active and healthy lifestyle
Term 3 – Unit 1.1.3: Exercise and fitness as part of your healthy, active lifestyle
Term 4 – Unit 1.1.4: Physical activity as part of your healthy active lifestyle
Term 5 – Unit 1.1.5: Your personal health and well being
Term 6 – Additional practical lesson - Rounders

Year 11 Course Overview

Teacher in Charge – Mr Cottrell

Core PE Overview – Pupils choose from different types of physical education that they have a particular interest in. These are Sports for Excellence, Sports for All, Aesthetics, Junior Sports Leadership Award and Outdoor and Adventurous activities.

Terms 1 to 4 – A variety of sports and activities tailored to the type as mentioned above.
Terms 5 and 6 – Summer Sports Programme including Tennis, Striking and Fielding games and Athletics

Btec First in Sport Overview – There are two types of Btec courses run in years 10 and 11 that pupils have opted for to gain qualifications. Btec First Certificate is equivalent to two GCSE’s and Btec First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSE’s. Within these courses pupils take part in a variety of sports and complete coursework from different theory units.

Btec First Certificate in Sport.
Term 1 & 2 - Unit 1: Health Safety and Injury
Term 3 & 4 - Unit 2: The Body in Action
Term 5 & 6 - Unit 3: The Sports Industry

Btec First Diploma in Sport
Term 1 & 2 – Unit 4: Preparation for sport
Term 3& 4 – Unit 5: Fitness for sports performance
Term 5 & 6 – Unit 6: Technical skills and tactical awareness

GCSE PE Overview – Pupils that have opted to take part in GCSE PE complete both practical and theory elements of the course over a two year period. Pupils get assessed in a variety of sports throughout the year and also complete an analysis of performance in one sport making up 60% of their final grade. In addition to this, pupils learn about a variety of sports related topics within their theory lessons culminating in an exam at the end of the course worth 40%.

Year 11 GCSE PE Theory content:
Term 1 – Unit 1.2.1: Physical activity and your healthy body and mind
Term 2 – Unit 1.2.2: A healthy active lifestyle and your cardiovascular system
Term 3 – Unit 1.2.3: A healthy active lifestyle and your respiratory system
Term 4 – Unit 1.2.4: A healthy active lifestyle and your muscular system
Term 5 – Unit 1.2.5: A healthy active lifestyle and your skeletal system

Year 12 Course Overview

Teacher in charge – Mr. Lister

AS PE – The focus of this course is on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. The theory element of the course contributes to 60% of the overall grade and is divided into 3 topics covered throughout the year:
Anatomy and Physiology
Acquiring Movement Skills
Socio-Cultural Studies
The remaining 40% is achieved through the students’ individual performance in 2 sports and their ability to evaluate and plan for the improvement of others.

BTEC National Certificate in Sport – The course provides an introduction to the sports sector for students wishing to build a career in sport and is equivalent to 2 A-Levels. Students complete 12 units over 2 years. In addition students will have practical sessions and cover a variety of sports over the 2 years.

Term 1 & 2: Health, Safety and Injury and The Body in Action
Term 3 & 4: Training and Fitness and Sports Development
Term 5 & 6: Sports Coaching and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

BTEC First in Sport – The BTEC First Certificate is equivalent to two GCSE’s and it is possible to progress towards the BTEC First Diploma which is equivalent to four GCSE’s. Within these courses pupils take part in a variety of sports and complete coursework from different theory units.

Term 1: Health Safety and Injury
Term 2: The Body in Action
Term 3: The Sports Industry

Sports Academies – There are currently 4 Academies that specialise in Football, Rugby, Hockey and Golf. These represent a unique opportunity to develop your skills as a player, coach or official whilst gaining academic and professional qualifications. We hope to run a Netball Academy alongside these if sufficient numbers are interested.

Community Sports Leaders Award - The prime aim of the CSLA is to produce responsible, motivated and confident students who can lead safe, purposeful and enjoyable sporting and recreational activities. As such it concentrates on improving leadership skills, planning and preparation sport sessions and evaluates the activity. Students will experience leading their peers and local primary school children through these sessions.

Year 13 Course Overview

Teacher in charge – Mr. Lister

A2 PE – This course is a progression from the AS year and once again the focus is on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle.
The theory element of the A2 year contributes to 35% of the overall grade and is divided into 3 topics covered throughout the year:
Exercise and Sports Physiology
Sports Psychology
Historical Studies
The remaining 15% is achieved through the students’ individual performance in 1 sport and their ability to evaluate and plan for the improvement of others.

Term 1 & 2: Practical Sports and Fitness Testing
Term 3 & 4: Sport and Society and Sports Injuries
Term 5 & 6: Psychology of Sport and Rules, Regulations and Officiating

Higher Sports Leaders Award - HSLA is the pinnacle award of a family of coaching qualifications organised & validated by The British Sports Trust and it attracts 30 UCAS points. It is for students who have already obtained the Community Sports Leaders Award (CSLA) & wish to gain a higher qualification and to improve their coaching and leadership skills.