Physical Education / Sport

Curriculum information

The GCSE PE is delivered over 3 years and covers a range of activities.

There are two papers sat at the end of Year 11. This makes up 60% of the course. The other 40% is practical assessment of three activities and a piece of written coursework.

The following content is covered.

1. Applied anatomy and physiology
2. Movement analysis
3. Physical training
4. Use of data                         
5. Sports psychology
6. Socio-cultural influences
7. Health, fitness and wellbeing

Students are also assessed on their practical performance in three activities. This can be two team and one individual or one individual and two team activities. Students need to be taking part in Physical Activity outside of school.

A rough year plan is as follows. This is subject to change to meet the demands of the cohort.

For further information please use the following link

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/pe/specifications/AQA-8582-SP-2016.PDF

YEAR 9		YEAR 10		YEAR 11
Theory	Practical	Theory	Practical	Classification of skills		Coursework/ Practical Marks and Video evidence
Health and Fitness	Handball	SKELETAL SYSTEM	Swimming	Goal Setting
Components of fitness		MUSCULAR SYSTEM		Information Processing
Reasons for fitness testing		MOVEMENT ANALYSIS		Guidance
Fitness testing		Term 2 (11 Weeks - 22 lessons)		Feedback
Limitations of fitness testing		CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM	Trampolining	Arousal
Types of training	Swimming	RESPIRATORY SYSTEM		Aggression
Principles of training		AEROBIC/ ANAEROBIC EXERCISE AND EFFECTS		Personality
Safety/ warm-up and cool down		Term 3 (13 Weeks - 26 lessons)		Motivation
Altitude training		Handball	Athletics	Term 2 (11 Weeks - 33 lessons)
Training seasons				Participation
Term 2 (11 Weeks - 22 lessons)				Participation by women
Health and Fitness	Netball/ Trampolining			Participation by ethnicity
Somatotypes				Other factors
Sedentary Lifestyle				Disability Participation
Obesity				Barriers to participation
Diet				Commercialisation and sponsorship
Term 3 (13 Weeks - 26 lessons)				Sport and the media
Coursework	Athletics			Influences of commercialisation
				Influences on the media
				Term 3 (5 Weeks - 15 lessons)
				Players Conduct
				Prohibited Substances
				Spectators Behaviour
				Hooliganism
				REVISION

Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Science

The Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Science course consists of four different units delivered over three years and is the equivalent of one GCSE. The units that students will complete are Reducing the risk of sports injuries, Applying principles of Training, and the other two units are decided between the teacher and the students as they progress through the course. There are practical elements to this course however students are not assessed on their practical performance.

Students will need to have an interest in sport and physical activity. Students completing this course often go on to study level 3 BTEC Sport at sixth form or college. With many also going on to study university degrees with sport and science related backgrounds.The Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 is a excellent option for students who have an interest in sport and provides a broad range of study that allows learners to gain knowledge and experience in many areas including: media, First Aid, physiotherapy, nutrition, coaching, teaching, and health services.

The following link outlines the course specification and the details of each unit covered on the qualification.

https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/82412-specification.pdf 

What's the best course for me?

The following comparison table highlights some of the key differences between the two PE courses offered at St John’s. Both courses offer the chance to achieve a qualification that is equally recognised. The key difference between courses involves how students are assessed.

Please read the demands of each course carefully and if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Mr Turnbull for further advice: aturnbull@stjohnsrc.org.uk

Extra curricular Clubs and Teams

We also offer a wide range of extra curricular opportunities for students.

Football	Swimming	Dance	5 Aside Football	Netball	Basketball
Handball	Athletics	Trampolining	Badminton	Morning Swimming	Futsal
Rugby	Cross Country	Cricket	Table Tennis	Girls Football	Gymnastics

Facilities

• A 4 Badminton court Sportshall
• A 3 lane 20m Swimming Pool
• A Full Size 3G pitch
• A gym/ Dance studio with mirrored wall
• Playing fields

Opportunities

Rewards Trip	Wimbledon	National Futsal
Football at Manchester United	Skiing Trip	Basketball Play offs
Rugby Super League—Magic Weekend	Alternative Curriculum week	Primary Gym and Dance Tour
Gym and Dance Show	Sports Day	Trip to Newcastle Falcons
House Competitions	Visits from Famous Athletes	Sports Awards Evening

Sixth Form Courses