Physical Education

Curriculum Intent

"Physical Education develops pupils' competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school." - National Curriculum for England, Department for Education

"In BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care, students develop essential skills and knowledge to provide effective care and support in diverse healthcare environments, promoting holistic well-being and professional standards." - Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care Specification
P.E. - "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV)

H&SC- "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." - Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

Mr G Mearns
Curriculum Leader PE, Health and Social Care and BTEC QN

Mr P Arkell
Head of Year 10 and Teacher of Physical Education

Mrs E Bayley
Teacher of PE

Mr L Platt
Head of Year 9 and Teacher of Physical Education

Miss N Ward
Personal Development Leader and Teacher of Physical Education

Our PE curriculum at St Cuthbert's is designed and constantly reviewed to meet the needs of all of our students. We aim to foster the joy of learning through providing a broad and balanced curriculum, enabling all students to find activities they enjoy. We promote an aspirational culture where all students are provided with opportunities to experience success. As a department, we believe that Physical Education is a vehicle which provides students with the opportunity to holistically develop the skills, attitudes, values, knowledge and understanding of lifelong participation in physical activity. The provision that we strive to provide is well balanced between participation and performance for all students. Within PE, students have the opportunity to develop a wide range of transferable knowledge and skills which will aid them in their future learning, apprenticeships or employment, whilst considering the improving local economy and labour market.

As a department, our intent is to ensure that our curriculum provides students with effective opportunities to:

  • Be confident and resilient individuals who lead healthy active lifestyles
  • Provide students with new sporting experiences and opportunities which stimulate a love for learning both academically and practically
  • Develop employability skills and have an awareness of clear progression routes that follow Key Stage 4, bearing in mind the local economy and labour market.

Within lessons we consistently use Rosenshine’s principles of instruction to ensure effective learning takes place. We do this by ensuring that there is a review of learning at the start of every lesson, ensuring that new content is introduced in small steps (with ample time to practice), using questioning for understanding, providing model answers/demonstrations and providing scaffolds for difficult tasks.

The information below sets out our curriculum and enrichment opportunities which are sequenced to ensure that learning is at the heart of every stage and that students are continually challenged.

Resources

Curriculum Rationale - Physical Education and Health & Social Care

 

Curriculum Overview - Core PE

Curriculum Overview - GCSE PE

Curriculum Overview - Health & Social Care

 

Curriculum End Points - Core PE

Curriculum End Points - GCSE PE

Curriculum End Points - Health & Social Care

 

 

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