PE Department Overview

PE at Shavington Academy

PE Curriculum intent: -

At Shavington Academy it is our curriculum intent is to equip our children with knowledge and skills to support their physical, mental, and emotional health, to foster an enjoyment in physical activity and sport that stays with them throughout their life. In Key stage 3 we are teaching MY Personal Best which is a Youth Sport Trust initiative that includes topics to support their personal development. Examples of these are: In Year 7 the pupils will study: - resilience, active listening, evaluation, self-motivation, motivating and influencing others. In Year 8 the pupils will study: - responsibility, self-management, collaboration, active listening, self-management, Innovation. In Year 9 the pupils will study: - integrity, empathy, communication speaking.

An example of how this is delivered is when we teach pupils the value of resilience, this is where we allow the pupils to face adversity and overcome challenges. When studying resilience in Year 7; the pupils will have the opportunity to learn from their errors, speak and act confidently, return, and try again after setbacks.

Within the PE curriculum we provide the pupils with the opportunities to improve their cultural capital through playing different sports from around the world and embracing different cultures approaches to tactics and strategies. We may do these through big questions such as ' why is it that Brazil's football team play with flair and expression? '

We will provide the pupils with the opportunity to improve their physical literacy through individual sports, team games, Dance, gymnastics, and outdoor and adventurous activities. The pupils will learn how to outwit their opponents in conditioned drills and game situations. They will have the opportunity to fulfil the role of the official and analyse their own and other pupils' performances. Pupils at Shavington Academy develop their communication skills and earn the importance of fair play both in lessons and after school clubs and competitive sporting environments, when we take part in county and nationwide competitions. We will ensure the focus is on how to improve their progress by developing their skills and knowledge of the sport, and not just wining. Pupils who demonstrate excellence in sport during lessons and extra-curricular activities have the opportunity to achieve their half and then their full colours as recognition of this. These will then be awarded this assemblies and they then receive the badge to wear with pride.

The curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to improve their leadership skills. This gives them key employability skills, through their experiences in sport. These sports leaders opportunities will be offered to pupils from year 9 onwards. The pupils in Year 9 will complete 4 units of learning ranging from rules, regulations, officials, and how to plan and deliver drill sessions. By following this pathway, we endeavour to provide the pupils with leadership skills within PE and sporting contexts, but also transferable to their future life and improve their employability. For pupils who excel in leadership roles we provide them with the opportunity to take this further by running and supporting an extensive primary school programme, such as Indoor athletics, Tag rugby, high 5 netball and dodgeball competitions.

Each half term all pupils will have the opportunity to complete in House competitions for the sports which they have been studying. Frankin, Owen and Lowry Houses will play each other in matches which enables them to demonstrate their progress and show case their learning.

At Shavington Aacdemy we offer further learning outside of timetabled lessons through our extra-curricular programme. We provide a range of activities every lunch time from Dance, Badminton, Basketball, Dodgeball and Tennis. After school sessions that provides the pupils with the opportunities to access a wide range of activities across the year. These include Football, Netball, Trampolining, Cross country, Rounders, Tennis, Cricket, Athletics to name just a few. All these activities are available to all pupils with the mantra 'come and have a go'. For the pupils who excel in their chosen area we take part in an extensive fixture programme. This includes competing in South Cheshire and Cheshire competitions, and supporting the pupils to access further pathways in their sports by nominating them for county teams across a whole host of sports.

In key stage 4 alongside the Core PE offering, we provide the pupils with two pathways. For the options choices, the pupils can select GCSE AQA PE or the Sport Tech Award (first teaching 2022).

If the pupils chose the GCSE option, they study theory topics ranging from bones and muscles to sports psychology and socio and cultural factors affecting sport. For the practical elements of the course the pupils will be assessed in three sports (2 team 1 individual or the other way around). The course also has an analysis section which is worth 10% and involves analysing themselves or somebody else's performance.

The Sport Teach Award gives pupils the opportunity to develop sector-specific applied knowledge and skills through realistic vocational contexts. The pupils will have the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and skills in the following areas: Investigating provisions for sport including equipment and facilities to enhance sport, planning and delivery of sport drills and sessions, fitness for sport including fitness testing and methodology.

This Tech Award complements the knowledge acquired in GCSE programmes such as how theoretical understanding of a sport can be used to improve performance. Within the Tech award there is exploration of the provision and types of sport that is suited to different individuals with different needs. This topic supports the GCSE’s depth study into key socio-cultural influences. Finally, The Tech Award offers leadership and teaching in sport, which is not approached directly by the GCSE.

Assessment: - The pupils are assessed in each sport at the end of the block of learning. Pupils are provided with responsive feedback throughout the unit on how to improve.

Homework: - Pupil will learning about topics ranging from health and fitness to diet and Leadership topics.

After school and lunch time activities: - Are shared on pupil briefing each week and send to the parent/carers each week on school comms.

Shavington Twitter: - Is the place to keep a track of the result from the fixtures.

Staff:

Mr D Skelding - Curriculum Leader of Physical Education

Mr K Harrison - PE and Science

Miss L Talbot - PE and Head of year 9

Miss L Stewart - PE and Curriculum leader of SPARK

Courses:

Key Stage 3

Years 7 and 8

Pupils will complete a unit of work in two separate sports per half term. This will be conducted on a carousel, with different classes completing all the required sports activities throughout the year. Pupils will be required to take part in the following sports with the focus being on performing in a competitive situation in lesson and in one of our many teams should they wish to pursue this.

Topics & Content:

In Basketball, pupils will develop the ability to outwit opponents and teams using strategies and tactics. Pupils will learn to choose, combine and perform basic basketball skills consistently applying fluency, accuracy and fundamental technical elements of the game. Continual development, adaptation and refinement of skills will contribute to producing improved performances & techniques.

In Gymnastics, pupils will apply movements, agilities and balances individually and as part of a fluent sequence. Pupils will learn to select, combine and perform skills; actions and balances including some that are inverted. Continual development, adaptation and refinement of learnt skills will contribute to producing an improved performance and accurate replication.

In health related exercise, pupils will be introduced to basic fitness activities and develop an accurate replication of the required techniques. Pupils will develop the skills of sustained running, jumping and other fitness skills. Pupils should understand that different events demand different components of fitness and be able to adapt to the set task. Students should be able to describe the elements of an effective technique in a small circuit.

In Rugby, pupils will learn to use basic principles of play when selecting and applying tactics for defending and attacking. Pupils will develop the skills necessary to outwit opponents. Passing, receiving, tackling and beating an opponent will be developed through small sided games and conditional situations. Demonstrating high quality performances and accurate replication will be assessed.

In Hockey, pupils will learn to use the basic principles of play when selecting and applying tactics for defending and attacking. Pupils will develop the skills necessary to outwit opponents. Passing, receiving, intercepting, dribbling and shooting will be developed through small sided games and conditional situations demonstrating high quality performances and accurate replication will be assessed.

In Football, pupils will learn to use basic principles of play when selecting and applying tactics for defending and attacking. Pupils will develop the skills necessary to outwit opponents. Passing, shooting, control and heading will be developed through small sided games and conditional situations demonstrating high quality performances and accurate replication will be assessed.

In Volleyball pupils will experiment with a range of basic tactics and, with guidance, form a simple game plan; select and apply a range of strokes or shots appropriate to the game and situation, including volley, dig and underarm serve with some consistency and accuracy; establish personal performance and fitness goals and work with a partner to monitor progress, with guidance; know where and how to become involved in volleyball games beyond the school day; with guidance, use information gained from feedback to improve personal performance.

In Handball, pupils will develop the ability to outwit opponents and teams using enhanced strategies and tactics. Pupils will learn to choose, combine and perform basic handball skills consistently applying fluency, accuracy and fundamental technical elements of the game. Continual development, adaptation and refinement of skill, including the screen and phases of play will be covered.

In Softball, pupils will learn to use basic principles of play when selecting and applying tactics to produce a successful outcome. Pupils will develop the skills necessary to outwit opponents. Batting, pitching and fielding will be developed through games and conditional situations. Demonstrating high quality performances and accurate replication will be assessed.

In Cricket, pupils will learn to use basic principles of play when selecting and applying tactics to produce a successful outcome. Pupils will develop the skills necessary to outwit opponents. Batting, bowling and fielding will be developed through games and conditional situations. Demonstrating high quality performances and accurate replication will be assessed.

In Athletics, pupils will develop the skills necessary to compete and achieve in a number of athletic events. To gain a baseline experience at jumping events, aiming for height/distance. Throwing events, aiming for distance. Running disciplines, the time taken to cover a set distance. In all events, demonstration of accurate technique and related performances will be assessed.

In Tennis, pupils will learn to use basic principles of play when selecting and applying tactics for to produce a successful outcome. Pupils will develop the skills necessary to outwit opponents. Forehand, backhand, serve, volley, short and deep shots will be developed through games and conditional situations. Demonstrating high quality performances and accurate replication will be assessed.

Year 9

During Physical Education lessons in year 9, pupils will complete units of work in the sports covered in year 7 and year 8. We aim to develop pupils further, with greater demands on tactical decisions, leadership skills and coaching. Pupils will learn to combine and perform more advanced skills consistently applying accuracy and high quality replication of technique. Continual development and refinement of skills will contribute to producing an improved performance & technique.

Year 9 also undertake a leadership programme, which will take place in one of their two practical lessons per week. Pupils will learn the most effective ways to communicate in sport, to apply decisions from observations/analysis and to lead pupils in a variety of sports. This unit is mostly practical based, with 1 theory lesson in each module covered. The PE departments aim is to ensure we provide all pupils with the necessary skill set upon leaving Shavington Academy, should they wish to pursue a career in sport or any field. We want to guide our pupils to become a thinking student, to show initiative, to lead groups both vocally and by example.

Taking GCSE/BTEC PE as an option

GCSE PE at a glance

Subject content

Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Movement Analysis, Physical Training, Use of Data, Sports Psychology, Socio-Cultural influences and Health, Fitness and Wellbeing.
2 exam papers worth 30% each towards your GCSE

Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport

Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport

Practical assessment worth 40% towards your GCSE which includes analysis and evaluation of performance.

BTEC PE at a glance

Subject content

The course is split into 4 key units. Two in Year 10 and two in year 11.
Each unit includes practical and covers a variety of team and individual sports covering the role of a performer, coach and official.
Leadership opportunities are provided at events such as; primary athletic competitions.

Unit 1 is assessed through an exam. Unit 2, 3 and 6 are coursework based and include practical assessments e.g. designing and completing a training programme and completing a reflection interview with your teacher.
We run regular support sessions for the exam unit, GCSE night for practical, as well as coursework catch up sessions at lunch times.

Terms you will use

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (Fatigue) - (DOMS)

Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is muscle pain that begins after you've worked out. It normally starts a day or two after a workout. For example; if you have completed a gym session after a long absence you will experience this usually between 24-48 hours.

Personal Exercise programme – (PEP)

A personal exercise programme (PEP) is to ensure an athletes training develops the specific skills and fitness they require for their sport. This is designed to suit their individual needs.

Components of fitness

Extracurricular

At Shavington we deliver an extensive Extracurricular programme in a wide range of areas to help all pupils achieve their potential. Throughout the school year, pupils are able to partake in Football, Netball, Rugby, Basketball, Dance, Badminton, Gymnastics, Boxing, Tennis, Battleball, Volleyball and Athletics during lunchtime and after school clubs. We are inclusive of all ability levels and offer as many opportunities as possible to compete against other schools in the above sports. Shavington Academy has a strong record of pupils competing at high levels in many of the sports we cover and the PE department take great pride in ensuring our pupils receive the best possible teaching to enable them to succeed.

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