Teachers of PE
- Mr T Birch
- Mr E Green
- Mr J Hacker
- Miss L Hockin
- Miss R Jeppeson (Curriculum Leader)
- Mr D Newman
- 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 3
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Dance
- Gym Training
- Fitness Testing
- Rugby
- Climbing
- Badminton
- Netball
- Trampolining
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Rounders
Key Stage 4
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.
Component 1: Theory Paper 1 – The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport
- 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
- 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
The performer must perform in 3 Sports you cannot be an official or leader. The 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 (30% of overall grade)
Performers are assessed in isolated drills and a competitive environment so extra-curricular participation will be vital to achieve high grades.
Performers will be assessed on many aspects including technical accuracy when performing skills, demonstration of decision making and problem solving skills and performing as part of a team and strategy and tactical appreciation.
In class we will study a range of sports but not all sports will be studied and assessed within class. Topics not covered in class will require video footage and this needs to be discussed with a member of the PE department to ensure it will be applicable to use.
This aspect is assessed as you study and is moderated in a practical exam in year 11.
Please follow the link at the top of the page to the current specifications where a list of Team and Individual activities can be found.
Component 4: Coursework
The coursework is generally completed in year 11 and is supported by the knowledge garnered in the Physical Training unit. It is worth 25 marks (10% of overall grade)
This piece of work requires students to analyse their performance in one sport of their choice focussing on one fitness strength and one skill strength and one fitness weakness and one skill weakness. They will then evaluate the weaknesses and design a plan to improve them.