Physical Education

Key Stage 3 PE Curriculum Overview

Throughout KS3 students will build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in Key Stages 1 and 2. Students will begin to develop an understanding of what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others work:

• PE is studied in 6 blocks throughout the academic year, with each scheme of learning lasting a half-term
• Students will undertake a practical progress check of performance at the end of each scheme, with data recorded by class teacher for monitoring and intervention
• Within lessons, students will also develop both Officiating and Leadership skills, with progress within these areas being monitored by CORE TASK assessments in different sporting environments
• Students in Year 7 will complete a ‘Baseline Assessment’ to identify a suitable KS3 PE target and set ability group for future study within KS3 Physical Education
• PE is taught in mixed gender groups set by ability, allowing all students to access the same learning experience in a wide range of curriculum activities

Intent

KS3 curriculum aims to offer students with a broad range of experiences in both individual and team sports. Students will build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in Key Stages 1 and 2. Assessments will take place in 3 key areas of Performance, Officiating and Leadership in KS3, which all are able to access regardless of ability.

In KS3 students will also begin to develop an understanding of what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others work

KS4 qualification courses offers students’ the chance to start a journey into sport. The qualification prepares them for future pathways into sport and progression to further study beyond Level 2/GCSE.

KS4 core curriculum provides students with an insight into lifelong participation as well as highlighting importance of healthy lifestyles. It also provides an opportunity for students to practise and gain more independence on the skills learned within KS3 – Perform, Officiate and Lead.

Curriculum activities within PE are based on staff area of expertise, sports students require to be successful within examination PE and sports that we know students enjoy through our extra-curricular programme.

 Learning and Teaching is a key component of PE lessons at Alcester Academy with Modelling, Questioning, Practise and Challenge all being embedded as key components.  Students are baselined within Year 7, with learning then being differentiated to student targets of performance throughout the remainder of KS3.

Through maximising student participation in a broad and diverse curriculum and support for students within lessons all students can access all areas of the PE curriculum.

Implementation

Sports studied within the curriculum are split into ‘Winter’ and ‘Summer’ sports with each sport studied for a half-term. Students study PE in 6 blocks throughout the academic year, with each scheme of learning lasting a half-term.

Students in Year 7-10 will have 2 hours of PE per week, with students in Year 11 studying 1 hour per week. These include individual and team sports which cover invasion games, racket sports, striking and fielding games, net and wall games and Athletics. For sports which we cannot cater for due to facility such as Swimming and Hockey, students will have the opportunity to experience as an extra-curricular activity.

Student performance is assessed across several key processes within KS3 (Outlined below) as well as being assessed in their performance as an official and leader. Students will also be assessed through Practical core tasks which include taking on the role of an official and leader. Each year the content is more challenging and requires application of advanced skills towards the end of key stage. These assessments build each year as students begin to adapt and refine their skills across a wide range of curriculum areas.

To achieve an accurate assessment of individual pupils we formatively assess at the end of each module to ensure that whole school data and assessment has the holistic progress of our pupils at its heart. We assess throughout the module to monitor progress/issues in addition to the final assessment.  Data is used to identify and document below and above par performance, for pupil and teacher, which, in turn, triggers a series of interventions such as extra-curricular provision and recapping of certain identified skills.

The leadership and officiating skills students develop fully prepare them for their pathway into KS4 CORE as well as examination PE/Sport  and their own involvement in sport beyond school. It helps students develop self-confidence, communication and independence in Sport whilst supporting student challenge and engagement within the subject beyond solely performance.

To assist in the creation of an enriching Physical Education programme, long term plans have been developed with the intention of giving the students experience of a number of different sports that cover the full range of National Curriculum requirements.

In lessons we aim to develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully. When they are performing, they think about what they are doing, analyse the situation and make decisions. They also reflect on their own and others’ performances and find ways to improve them. E.G. Pupils in year 7 look at the effects of warming up and cooling down the body during exercise and develop the knowledge and understanding of what would be involved in planning their own activities.

Pupils develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully. When they are performing, they think about their performance, analyse the situation and make decisions. They reflect on their own and others’ performances and find ways to improve them. As a result, they develop the confidence to take part in different physical activities and learn about the value of healthy, active lifestyles. Discovering what they like to do, what their aptitudes are at school, and how and where to get involved in physical activity helps them make informed choices about lifelong physical activity. E.G. In Year 8 more emphasis is placed on pupils to take different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating from their prior learning in Year 7.

As a department we work hard to ensure each student has exposure to sport/subject specific terminology and key terms which are used not only to improve performance and understanding of skills and techniques but to allow students to perform effectively in the roles of both an official and coach. Students are encouraged to use such terminology in the right context wherever possible. Word walls provide instant access for all students to a wide array of PE vocabulary across all the sports we undertake.

Impact

Students make significant progress in building upon skills learned within Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Students can perform within a variety of roles within sport including Performer, Coach and Official and develop the confidence and ability to do so effectively.

Examination courses offered will prepare students to further their knowledge of PE and Sport and prepare students for further study within the subject area. Our current CAMNAT Sports Studies qualification allows students to continue onto Level 3 BTEC or A-Level PE courses and eventually specific degree qualifications for students wishing to pursue further study within Sport. Students may go onto university to study Sport Science, Sports Coaching, PE teaching or other Sport related courses.

Other students may go on to enjoy and participate in sport in their leisure time which could include them becoming officials and coaches as well as performers.

Year 7 Range & Content

Within the Y7 curriculum students will follow a programme of study in which they will be taught a wide range of sports and activities covering:

• The main focus for the Year 7 curriculum is on students developing the skills and Physical and mental capacity which they have learned in Key stages 1 and 2.
• Students will also begin to learn the importance of developing skills associated with the roles of officiating and leadership in sport, which are crucial within PE as well as everyday life.
• Students will be assessed Practically, as well as on their ability to Officiate and Lead within Sport.
• Students in Year 7 complete home learning as per Alcester Academy rota policy.