Curriculum narrative

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Exam board: GCSE: OCR GCSE Physical Education

A level: OCR A level Physical Education

Highlands School recognises the importance of pupils taking part in physical activity both in PE lessons, and outside PE lessons.

Regular physical activity is associated with: 

• improved attainment, concentration, and learning

• improved mental health, and a healthier weight status

• improved ability to manage stress

• self-efficacy

• improved sleep

• the development of social skills and better social interaction. 

As a result, Highlands School has thought carefully about the way which students will experience physical activity throughout their school career.

Whilst at Highlands School students will:

• be active, on average, for at least 2 hours per week

• engage in a range of activities 

• be equipped with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to pursue healthy and active lives beyond school

• develop a healthy perception of sporting participation amongst all students.

Key Stage 3
Year 7	Gymnastics, handball, badminton, tag rugby, orienteering and athletics.
Year 8	Gymnastics, hockey, netball, table tennis, badminton, athletics.
Year 9	Basketball, football, hockey, orienteering, cricket, fitness.

 

Key Stage 4 - Core PE
Year 10	Handball, team building, netball, volleyball, rounders, athletics.

Year 11	Football, basketball, volleyball, rounders, badminton.

 

Key Stage 4 - GCSE PE
	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 1	Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology Unit 2 - Physical training	Unit 2 - Physical training Unit 4 - Sports psychology Practical	Unit 4 - Sports psychology AEP Coursework Practical
Year 2	Unit 3 - Socio-cultural influence in sport Unit 5: health, diet and nutrition Practical	Practical Practical exams	Revision Theory exams

Key Stage 5
AS (Year 12)	Anatomy & physiology / skill acquisition.
A2 (Year 13)	Anatomy & physiology / exercise physiology / sport and society.

Key Stage 5
AS (Year 12)	Exercise physiology / Sports psychology.
A2 (Year 13)	EAPI exam / practical moderation / revision.

Key Stage 5
AS (Year 12)	Biomechanics / sport and society / anatomy & physiology / EAPI preparation.
A2 (Year 13)	Revision / study leave / exams.