St Bedes Physical Education Department Policy Statement

St Bedes Physical Education Department actively supports and contributes to the schools philosophy as a caring community of adults and young people. We endeavour to provide each child with a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable learning experience through the medium of physical activity and in so doing engender positive attitudes to sport and physical fitness.

St Bedes Physical Education Department Aims:
To maintain and/or stimulate student interest and enjoyment in P.E., and to promote health and fitness for current and future lifestyles.

To enable pupils to be familiar with a body of knowledge, principles and vocabulary that relates to P.E.

To enable students to see P.E. as a major feature in their lives related to leisure, employment and culture and also part of a wider body of knowledge and skills, e.g. interpersonal and problem solving skills (to include analysis and evaluation of P.E. issues)

To enable students to understand:
•    and use safe practice and to appreciate its importance in P.E.
•    the short and long term effects of exercise on the body.
•    the role of exercise in a fit and healthy lifestyle.

To enable students to develop a range of desirable personal qualities such as politeness, perseverance, initiative and interdependence. The establishment of pupil self esteem through the development of physical confidence is a major aim of the department.

To enable students to work independently and as part of a team in varied activities, so as P.E. contributes to he development of core skills such as communication by speech.

To employ teaching methods and resources that allow all students (irrespective of their gender, ethnic origin, academic ability, etc.) to have equal access to P.E., and to experience success and enjoyment in their P.E. work.

To develop an awareness in students of the implications of sport and physical activity (past and present) for the individual and the local, national and international communities.

To allow students to develop informed opinions and to be able to support them by reasonable arguments.

To prepare students to make active, creative and purposeful use of their leisure time throughout their lives.

Names and contact details of staff:

Mr J Druce, Head of Faculty of PE, jdruce@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk
Miss L Patten, Head of Girls PE, Head of Lower School, lpatten@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk
Mr R Carter, Teacher of PE, rcarter@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk
Mrs C Heron, Teacher of PE, SSCO, cheron@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk
Miss A Le Scelle, Teacher of PE, alescelle@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk

Specialised pupil equipment required if applicable

Course descriptors for KS3 and KS4:

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Map

Year 7

 Year 8

 Year 9

 Year 10 & 11

A variety of options are offered at KS4 which the students choose from.

 
Examination PE
The OCR GCSE PE course allows students to increase their knowledge, understanding and performance in physical activities. The course aims to promote physical activity, develop positive attitudes and make students aware of safe practice. The course consists of both theory and practical lessons each week.

The students sit an exam at the end of the course which accounts for the final 40% of the marks. They also study a variety of practical activities in lessons which they are then assessed in. The course is both academically and practically demanding and should not be underestimated. The practical assessment is ongoing and accounts for 50% of the final marks. A further 10% will be awarded for their written piece of coursework demonstrating their ability to analyse and improve performance in a chosen activity.

Sports Leaders Award At St Bedes
The Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful candidates to lead small groups in simple in sport and recreational activities whilst under the direct supervision of their Tutor.

The qualification teaches generic leadership skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of sport. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.

The seven units are:
1    Planning, preparing and assisting a simple sporting activity
2    Basic communication skills for leading a sporting activity
3    Principles and practice in delivering a basic health & fitness session
4    Understanding fair play in sport
5    Understanding the role of the sports official
6    Understanding the scope of local sport and recreational activity
7    Demonstration of leadership skills in sport

Trips planned for this academic year:

All Years trip - Varsity Rugby match Cambridge University  V Oxford University 
     
Extra Curricular Activities
The department organises extra curricular activities on a daily basis making full use of the sports hall, gymnasium and playing fields. Pupils are encouraged to participate in the extra curricular activities provided by the physical education staff and external agencies. This is intended to increase the opportunity of general involvement in physical activity and the development of excellence, both in and out of school.

Although it is acknowledged that activities are open to pupils irrespective of ability, the department does strive for high standards. Youngsters with an obvious sporting talent are encouraged to join local clubs and are nominated for Town and County representation.

The activities offered to the pupils throughout the year complement the curriculum.

Useful links
www.bbc.co.uk/sportsacademy
www.sportengland.org/
www.sportscoachuk.org
www.bbc.co.uk/education/gcsebitesize/physical_education
www.topendsports.com
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.youthsportstrust.co.uk
www.britisholympicassociation.co.uk
www.ocr.org.uk
www.weetabix.co.uk/schoolsports

Overall Enrichment, PE.pdf