PE & Sport

Why is the study of Physical Education important?

Physical Education develops student’s 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 the academy. Physical Education is a vital part of the curriculum as it also develops the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the students at Sirius Academy West.

A high-quality PE curriculum enables all students to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical activity and offers excellent opportunities to develop a healthy life-long interest of physical wellbeing and enjoyment for a range of sporting activities.

Physical Education helps students develop personally and socially. They work as individuals, in groups and in teams developing concepts of fairness and personal and social responsibility. They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating and through the range of experiences that PE offers, they learn how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.

Sirius Academy West aims to provide an engaging and challenging curriculum that allows all students to achieve beyond their expectations:

A wide range of skills
The ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully
When performing to think about what they are doing, analyse the situation and make decisions
To reflect on their own and others performance
Develop the confidence to take part in different physical activities.
Learn the value of a healthy, active lifestyle
To be involved in physical activity so that they can make informed choices about lifelong physical activity

The Physical Education Curriculum has three aims. It should enable all young people to become:

Successful learners, who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.
Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Responsible citizens that make a positive contribution to society.

What will the study of Physical Education teach you?

Physical Education generates whole host of benefits including:

Mental health and well-being. Improving self-confidence and esteem enabling students to socially interact with others in a wide range of situations
Physical health, which will reduce the risk of many illnesses
Increase academic performance through increased concentration levels
Exploring the boundaries of their perceived physical and mental capabilities

The physiological benefits of sport are of vital importance and through consistent participation, students’ who are given the opportunities to succeed, irrespective of ability, develop self-esteem and self-confidence.

The curriculum is designed to be accessible for all students who are entitled to have the opportunity to progress and reach appropriate levels of attainment in order to realise their potential.

Physical Education takes full advantage of links with other subject areas in order to transfer knowledge and skills from one subject area to another. Students can transfer learning across topics and subject areas through links in homework and ingredients of sport and excellence.

How does the study of Physical Education support your study in other subjects?

Students are able to transfer learning across topics and subject areas when mastering and knowing how to apply understanding and skills:

Pupil’s numeracy and mathematical reasoning can be developed through the tracking of varying scoring systems and through tactical elements of sports and activities across the PE curriculum
Develop an ability to express their thoughts and opinions in an analytical way through peer and self-assessment
Understanding of how and why healthy diets can impact on an individual's health and wellbeing
Development of leadership qualities through specific activities and roles, this will positively impact on student's ability to work as part of a group across the Academy
Use of ICT as an aid to improve performance and tracking progress. This can be achieved through the use of video technology for self and peer analysis, homework that is completed online
Develop self-confidence through performance as an individual, in a group or as part of a team in formal competitions or performances to audiences beyond the class

Key Assessment Objectives

Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games
To develop their technique and improve their performance in various other sports such as: athletics, dance and gymnastics
Analyse performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate achievements to achieve their personal best
Take part in competitive sports and activities outside of school through community links or sports clubs
Take part in different leadership activities, which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and develop skills to solve problems

Sirius Academy West PE Aims:

Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities.
Students are physically active for sustained periods
Students engage in competitive sports and activities
Students lead healthy, active lives

How can the study of Physical Education support you in the future?

The Key Stage 4 and 5 qualifications in BTEC Sport allow pupils to gain an in-depth understanding of the sporting world. The Key Stage 4 qualification gives pupils hands on experience in being a leader of sport. This helps to develop pupils’ confidence in planning and delivering Physical Education to younger pupils. Pupils are also given the opportunity to demonstrate their practical ability within sports and for their talent to be recognised. Fitness is the final focus within Key Stage 4 BTEC Sport where pupils develop an understanding of the importance of physical health and wellbeing; knowledge which can be transferred into maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle in the future.

Key Stage 5 BTEC Sport follows on from this with the addition of a careers and development aspect. This gives pupils understanding of different possible careers and the associated job roles in the sports industry. They will also identify which qualifications are required within certain careers. Pupils are then given the opportunity to action plan their development towards achieving a selected career aim. The course also presents the opportunity for practice interviews and development of Curriculum Vitaes. External sporting businesses also support pupils’ development during this process to provide essential feedback to individuals on how to further develop their knowledge and expertise for future opportunities.

Some careers that the study of Physical Education or Sport supports include:

Teaching
Sports Scientist
Physiotherapy
Sports Coach
Sports Development Officer
Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
Sports Psychologist
Sports Analyst
Sports Journalist
Sports Masseuse

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Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Preparation for Sport and Exercise

Why warm up?
Static/Dynamic stretching
Sport related
Cool/warm down

Activities
(Boys) – Badminton and Fitness
(Girls) – Netball and Rugby

Fitness for Health and Performance

Demands of sport
Identify ways we need to develop our fitness
Health and sport related fitness

Activities
(Boys) – Badminton and Fitness
(Girls) – Netball and Rugby

Drugs

Effects of taking performance enhancing drugs on the sports performer
Side effects and dangers of performance enhancing drugs on their performance

Activities
(Boys) – Badminton and Fitness
(Girls) – Netball and Rugby

Body Systems and Skeletal System

What does out skeleton do?
Different bone types?
Main parts of the skeleton
Our joints and sport

Activities
(Boys) – Football and Rugby
(Girls) – Badminton and Fitness

Health and Sport Related Fitness

What is good health?
What is physical fitness?
What is sport related fitness?

Activities
(Boys) – Football and Rugby
(Girls) – Badminton and Fitness

Diet and Nutrition

Importance of a healthy lifestyle
7 components of a healthy diet
A balanced meal for a healthy athlete

Activities
(Boys) – Football and Rugby
(Girls) – Badminton and Fitness

Muscular System

Major muscles
How muscles work?
Posture
How does our body move?

Activities
(Boys) – Basketball and Fitness
(Girls) – Gym, Dance and Fitness

Principles of Training

A regular programme of exercising to improve performance
Sport – principles

Activities
(Boys) – Basketball and Fitness
(Girls) – Gym, Dance and Fitness

Ethics in Sport

Engagement pattern in sports
Factors effecting the participation of different social groups in sports

Activities
(Boys) – Basketball and Fitness
(Girls) – Gym, Dance and Fitness

Circulatory System

How does our heart work?
How blood and oxygen moves around the body
Heart rate
What happens when we exercise?

Activities
(Boys) – Rugby and handball
(Girls) – Trampolining and Basketball

Training Methods

Different training methods
Planning our training
Periods
FITT
Long term effects of exercise

Activities
(Boys) – Rugby and handball
(Girls) – Trampolining and Basketball

Prevention of Injury

Common types of sports injuries
Treatment and prevention of injuries

Activities
(Boys) – Rugby and handball
(Girls) – Trampolining and Basketball

Respiratory System

How do we breathe?
How do we get oxygen to working muscles?
What happens when we exercise?

Activities
(Boys) – Striking & Fielding and Athletics
(Girls) – Striking & Fielding and Athletics

Technique and Skill

What is skill?
Differences between a technique and skill?
How do we learn skills?
How do we perform skills?

Activities
(Boys) – Striking & Fielding and Athletics
(Girls) – Striking & Fielding and Athletics

Somatotypes

The characteristics of three extreme body types
How different body types are suited to different physical activities

Activities
(Boys) – Striking & Fielding and Athletics
(Girls) – Striking & Fielding and Athletics

Effects of Exercise on the Body

What are the immediate effects of exercise on our body systems?
Action of heart and lungs (Health benefits of an active lifestyle)

Activities
(Boys) – Athletics, Tennis and Handball
(Girls) – Athletics and Tennis

Strategies and Tactics used in Sport

What are strategies and tactics?
Teamwork
Game Plan
Formations
Analysis of Performance

Activities
(Boys) – Athletics, Tennis and Handball
(Girls) – Athletics and Tennis

Mental Preparation

The difference between direct and indirect aggression
The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in sport

Activities
(Boys) – Athletics, Tennis and Handball
(Girls) – Athletics and Tennis

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11 (current cohort)

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise

Components of physical and skill related fitness
Fitness testing
Interpretation of fitness test results

Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training

Synoptic Assessment
Design a personal training programme

Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training

Synoptic Assessment
Design a personal training programme

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise

Training methods used to improve performance in sport, exercise and physical activity

Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training

An understanding of the musculoskeletal system and cardiorespiratory system and the effects on the body during fitness training

Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training

An understanding of the musculoskeletal system and cardiorespiratory system and the effects on the body during fitness training

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise

Principles of training
Exercise intensity and how it can be determined

Unit 1 examination

Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training

Implement a self-designed personal fitness training programme to achieve own goals and objectives
Review a personal fitness training programme

Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training

Implement a self-designed personal fitness training programme to achieve own goals and objectives
Review a personal fitness training programme

Unit 2: Practical performance in sport

An understand of the rules, regulations and scoring systems for two selected sports