Teachers of PE
- Miss R Jeppeson (Curriculum Leader)
- Mr T Birch
- Mr C Black
- Mr E Green
- Mr J Hacker
- Miss L Hockin
- Mr D Newman
- Miss H Peterkin
- Mrs M Shaw
Our Vision for PE
Students at SJB study PE to guide & inspire them to maintain optimum health & fitness for the rest of their lives. They will develop physical literacy & experience positive feelings around physical activity, building confidence in their bodies. PE develops a range of life skills including leadership, teamwork & a resilience to physical & mental challenges. For many students, physical education will be a source of great passion & can foster a curiosity in the limits of human health & performance.
Key Stage 4
All students continue with Core PE and develop their skills through the 5 strands, so they leave school equipped to manage their physical, mental and emotional health. This also includes developing leadership and life skills such as communication, working as part of a team and problem solving.
GCSE PE
Qualification: GCSE
Exam Board:AQA
Practical/ Coursework: 40%
Exam: 60%
Exam Structure: 2 x 1hr 15min exam papers sat in the summer of Year 11
Link to specification: AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582)
Course Overview:
The GCSE PE course is a challenging and rewarding course that helps to prepare students for a future in Sport. It contains 3 different aspects: practical, theory and coursework. Through this unique arrangement GCSE PE challenges and develops students in different ways from most other subjects. Students are required to be an active member of extra-curricular PE club/s or play a sport outside of school at their local club or team.
Component 1: Theory Paper 1 – The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport (30% of overall grade)
- This component will assess predominantly the anatomical topics of the course including the Muscular, Skeletal, Respiratory and Cardiovascular system.
- The paper is sat at the end of year 11.
- For a more in-depth guide please use the link below to find the ‘Unit Guides’ and locate the appropriate unit guide.
Component 2: Theory Paper 2 – Socio-Cultural Influences and Well-Being in Physical Activity and Sport (30% of overall grade)
- This component will assess sports psychology, health, fitness and well-being as well as what influences participation within sport.
- The paper is sat at the end of year 11.
- For a more in-depth guide please use the link below to find the ‘Unit Guides’ and locate the appropriate unit guide.
Component 3: Practical (30% of overall grade)
Students are assessed as a performer across a wide range of different sports, with their top three sports being submitted towards their final grade. They can also be assessed in sports that we are not able to teach in lessons (e.g. skiing, equestrian). This will require video footage and needs to be discussed with a member of the PE department to ensure it will be applicable to use. Students cannot be an official or leader. The three sports must contain the following:
- 1 Team – Rugby/Football/Basketball etc. (25 marks)
- 1 Individual – Athletics/Table Tennis/Swimming (25 marks)
- 1 other – from any section (team or individual) (25 marks)
Total marks: 75
Students are assessed in isolated drills and a competitive environment. This includes aspects of technical accuracy when performing skills, demonstration of decision making, problem-solving skills and performing as part of a team and strategy and tactical appreciation.
Please follow the link at the top of the page where the current specification of Team and Individual activities can be found.
Component 4: Coursework (10% of overall grade)
The coursework is completed before the year 11 mocks and is supported by the knowledge gained in the Physical Training unit. It is worth 25 marks.
This piece of work requires students to analyse their performance in one sport of their choice focusing on one fitness strength and weakness, then one skill strength and weakness. They will then evaluate the weaknesses and design a plan to improve them.
PE KS4 Assessment Framework
