Physical Education

Curriculum Intent - PE:

Our students are at the centre of all that we do, and their health, happiness and well-being are our priority.

We believe that all students should have equal opportunities in their Physical Education experience as well as the chance to follow a pathway that is inclusive and relevant to their needs. We strive to engage all students in a meaningful PE experience and ensure that they understand the many benefits of being active to their overall well-being. We aim to develop motivated, physically competent and confident individuals, safe to enjoy and express themselves. Our curriculum is centred around a broad range of activities including Competitive, Creative, Outdoor and Adventurous, Fitness, Athletic and Relational activities to develop students Physical Literacy as well as vital Life Skills and an understanding of Health and well-being. Our ultimate goal is to ignite a passion and love for being active in our students and that through their PE journey, and the foundation we provide, they will develop their self-efficacy and cultural capital which will in turn inspire them to continue being active through our extra-curricular programme, within the local community as well as in their adult lives.

PE Curriculum Overview

KS3 Core PE Focus	Rotation of Themed activities (with different groups on different activities in different terms which spiral across the key Stages in terms of knowledge, skills and competencies.
Year 7 Physical Literacy	Competitive Activities Activities that focus on outwitting opponents (Hockey, Rugby, Netball, Handball)	Outdoor Adventurous Activities Activities that have a focus on risk and challenge and solving problems (Orienteering + Team Building activities)	Creative+ Aesthetic Activities Activities that focus on expression, body control and moving outside your comfort zone (Dance, Ariel Ropes, Gymnastics).	Health, Fitness + Wellbeing Activities that focus on improving physical Health and Well-being (Functional Fitness)	Athletic Activities Activities that focus on the performer reaching personal maximum/optimal power, distance, speed, and accuracy within a competitive and controlled environment (Athletics)	Relational Activities Activities that focus on sharing experiences and developing empathy between groups as they work together. (Tennis, Cricket+ Rounders).
Year 8 Personal Development	Competitive Activities	Outdoor Adventurous Activities	Creative+ Aesthetic Activities	Health, Fitness + wellbeing	Athletic Activities	Relational Activities
Year 9 Character Development	Competitive Activities	Outdoor Adventurous Activities	Creative+ Aesthetic Activities	Health, Fitness + wellbeing	Athletic Activities	Relational Activities
KS4 Core PE Focus	Students opt to follow their own pathway with an emphasis on Leadership and being active for life.
Year 10 Leadership	Competition + Performance This pathway will focus on developing performance in a range of competitive activities in full game situations looking at sport specific fitness and tactics as well as developing the ability to coach and officiate (Football, Hockey, Handball, Basketball, Cricket, Softball, Tennis, Athletics, Fitness).		Sports Leadership This pathway will develop leadership skills and the ability to work with and organise others. Some students will go on to achieve their Level 2 Sports Leadership award and all students will officiate others, lead in Primary schools and help to plan events.		Lifelong Sport This pathway will focus on the more social and relational aspect of PE where students will follow a variety of activities with a less competitive focus (Badminton, Volleyball, Handball, Table tennis, Fitness).	Healthy Active Lifestyles This pathway will focus on creating an active habit for life and developing an understanding of how to stay active and healthy outside of school (Fitness, Ariel Ropes, Spin, Yoga, Boxercise, Circuits).
Year 11 Active for Life	Competition + Performance		Sports Leadership		Lifelong Sport	Healthy Active Lifestyles
Exam PE	Autumn		Spring		Summer
Year 10 Sport Studies	R187 Increasing Awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (Written Coursework + trip).		R185 Sports Performance (Practical Coursework – assessed on performance in 2 practical areas).		R185 Sports Leadership (Practical and Written Coursework - assessed on planning a sports session and leading others).
Year 11 Sport Studies	R184 Issues affecting performance in Sport (exam unit)
Year 12 A Level PE	Applied Anatomy and Physiology Skill Acquisition AS Exam Content		Exercise Physiology Sport and Society Evaluating + Improving Performance Coursework AS Exam Content		Biomechanics Sports Psychology Sport and society AS Exam Content
Year 13 A Level PE	Applied Anatomy and Physiology Skill Acquisition Evaluating + Improving Performance Coursework A2 Exam Content		Exercise Physiology +Biomechanics Sport and Society A2 Exam Content		Sports Psychology Sport and society A2 Exam Content
Year 13 L3 Ctec Sport	Body Systems and the effects of physical activity (Exam) Sport Coaching + Leadership (Coursework). Sports Organisation and development (Exam)		Body Systems and the effects of physical activity (Exam) Sport Coaching + Leadership (Coursework) Sports Organisation and development (Exam)		Body Systems and the effects of physical activity (Exam) Sport Coaching + Leadership (Coursework) Sports Organisation and development (Exam)
Y13 L3 Ctec Sport	Organisation of Sports Events (Coursework) Practical Skills in Sport (Coursework)		Organisation of Sports Events (Coursework) Practical Skills in Sport (Coursework)		Organisation of Sports Events (Coursework) Practical Skills in Sport (Coursework)

Key concepts/Big ideas: PE

Core PE Year 7 -11	Becoming Physically Literate Improving Physical competence (skills) in a range of activities. Improving knowledge and understanding of tactics, strategies and rules across a range of activities. Improving confidence and motivation to engage in PE and School Sport.	Health and Well-being Developing an understanding of how to lead a Healthy lifestyle. Recognising the importance of being active and the links between Physical Activity and Physical Health, Mental Health and Social and Emotional Health.	Developing Life Skills Laying a foundation for life and employment by developing vital skills including: organisation, self-motivation, responsibility, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, cooperation, team work.
Year 10 Sport Studies	Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.	Developing Sports performance.	How to be a Sports leader.
Year 11 Sport Studies	Current World Issues and the impact they have on Sport.	National and International Sports Development.	The role of technology in Sport.
Y12 A Level PE	Physical Factors affecting performance.	Psychological Factors affecting performance.	Socio-cultural issues in sport + how sport has been shaped.	Effective performance in Sport	Evaluating and Improving performance in Sport.
Y13 A Level PE
Y12 L3 OCR Technical	Body Systems and the effects of Physical Activity.	Becoming a good Coach/Leader.	Sports Organisation in the UK.
Y13 L3 OCR Technical	The mind of the athlete and how it affects performance.	Effective participation in Sport.	How the body moves and how to get the best out of it.

Liskeard School & Community College

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Physical Education

Curriculum Intent - PE:

PE Curriculum Overview

Key concepts/Big ideas: PE

KS3 Knowledge Organisers

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