Teacher in Charge:
Mr K Campbell (HOD)
Miss M Lewis (Asst HOD)
Subjects Offered:
Physical Education Forms 3-7
General Aim:
Physical Education is concerned with attitudes and quality of life. We
aim to help students to:
Develop a wide range of skills and reach their potential
in physical growth and development;
Recognise and develop their own strengths socially and through
movement;
Develop a positive attitude towards regular physical activity.
Social and Personal Skills emphasised include: Self-esteem, confidence
to participate, co-operation, perseverance, tolerance, setting goals, leadership and
communication.
3rd and 4th Form Course Outline:
The modules covered at this level include: Athletics, aquatics,
movement and dance, gymnastics, education outside the classroom, large ball activities,
small ball activities and fitness studies.
Assessment:
The students will be assessed using Achievement Based Assessment and
they will be formally assessed on the following aspects: Personal performance of
individual skills, expressive performance, creativity, fitness level, self-management and
working as part of a team.
Groupings:
The 4th form level is not taught in class groups but students are
grouped according to their performance results achieved at 3rd form level. Our aim here is
to cater more for individual differences, to provide more relevant physical challenges and
to encourage more active participation at this level.
5th Form Physical Education
The 5th form students taking P.E. for two hours a week will be
focussing on Helisons Social Responsibility approach and aspects of the Wellington 5th
Form PE Certificate. The course incorporates: Goal Setting, Reflecting on Performance,
Individual Accountability, Fair Play, Skill Acquisition and Improvement, Co-operative
Learning Strategies, Sports Education Modules, Management and Administrative Skills in
Sporting Events, CPR Skills and administering basic First Aid.
Assessment:
Students will be assessed using Achievement Based Assessment and they
will be formally assessed on the following aspects: Personal Performance; Self Management;
Team Work; Participation; Fitness.
6th Form Certificate Physical Education
General Aim:
6th Form Physical Education is concerned with developing the student's
background knowledge and understanding of the theory and principles of physical education
and providing opportunities for personal and social development through activities which
require individual endeavour and interaction with others.
Pre-requisite:
Minimum C grade in S.C. English and Science or consultation with HOD.
Course Content:
The course covers the following units : Functional Anatomy and
Physiology, Sports Education, (i.e. Lawn bowls), leadership and Communication, Fitness
Studies, Issues in P.E., Biomechanics, Motor Skills Learning.
Assessment:
Internally assessed for 6FC using Achievement Based Assessment. (i.e.
Triathlon).
Form 7 Bursary Physical Education
Pre-requisite:
6th Form P.E. a definite advantage.
We aim to help students to:
Develop a knowledge and understanding of the principles that
influence acquisition and performance of individual skills;
Examine physical activity and lifestyles in our society;
Develop personal and social skills and attitudes that contribute to a
healthy lifestyle;
Acquire and develop physical skills.
Course Content:
This follows on from the Form 6 course. Three modules are covered:
Lifestyle Concepts, Sports Education - Golf, Movement Education - Aerobics.
Assessment:
Internally assessed for Bursary using Achievement Based Assessment. |