AIM

• To enjoy physical activity and to provide opportunities to participate in a variety of activities • To become well motivated and adopt positive attitudes towards exercise 

• To acquire physical skills and coordination 

• To develop various leadership roles within sport e.g. coach/official 

CONTENT

Year 10 and Year 11: Students will experience a variety of activities that will potentially include Volleyball, Handball, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Gaelic Football, Table Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, Rugby, Softball, Football, Tennis, Fitness Training, Trampolining, Badminton, Aerobics, Yoga/Pilates and Dance. 

During both years, students will be involved in leading and officiating others during lesson time. In Year 11 this will be done within the games lessons, where all students will experience the leadership of others in the group.

ASSESSMENT

This is a non-examination subject. Students wishing to obtain a qualification in Physical Education should refer to the GCSE course within this site

EXPECTATIONS

• Students are expected to participate in all aspects of the Physical Education curriculum. If students cannot take part, a letter from a parent/guardian or doctor giving reasons for non-participation should be presented to the teacher before the lesson. 

• Students must wear the correct school PE/ Games kit. 

• Extra-curricular activities - a number of clubs, practices and matches take place during lunchtimes, after school, or on Saturday mornings. 

• If students commit themselves to any of these activities they are expected to attend all sessions and matches for the whole season.