The PE Department

Aims Our core PE curriculum aims to offer students the opportunity to develop into independent and creative thinkers who are able to work effectively in teams as well as individuals.  The broad and balanced variety of activities offered encourages students to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses in order to become effective participators. Curriculum In key stage 3 pupils are provided with a variety of activities which allow them to access all areas of the curriculum and in Year 9 all students complete a Sports Leaders Award which progresses into the Junior Sports Leaders Award which they can select to undertake afterschool. Students in KS4 can access either the BTEC First Extended Certificate in Sport or Dance which progresses onto BTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science which can be undertaken in the sixth form. They also have the opportunity to select GCSE PE as one of their option choices. Students in KS5 can therefore access the Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science and we have a variety of courses available at Level 2 which are offered in the sixth form such as NCFE Level 2 Award in Nutrition and Health, Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Community Sports Leaders Award are also offered in order to extend the learning opportunities of our youngsters. Expectations Our department require students to approach lessons with enthusiasm and vigour to try something new.  To arrive to all lessons well equipped with all of their PE kit and to meet assignment and homework deadlines.               Sports Academy Autmn Timetable 2011 Please Click Here To View