PE
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:
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improved attainment, concentration, and learning
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improved mental health, and a healthier weight status.
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Improved ability to manage stress
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self-efficacy
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improved sleep
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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:
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be active, on average, for at least 2 hours per week.
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engage in a range of activities
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be equipped with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to pursue healthy and active lives beyond school
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develop a healthy perception of sporting participation amongst all students.
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Key Stage 3 |
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Autumn Term 1 |
Autumn Term 2 |
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Year 7 |
Football / netball |
Football / netball |
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Year 8 |
Badminton / netball |
Badminton / netball |
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Year 9 |
Netball / football / basketball / badminton |
Netball / football / basketball / badminton |
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Key Stage 3 |
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Spring Term 1 |
Spring Term 2 |
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Year 7 |
Basketball / badminton |
Basketball / badminton |
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Year 8 |
Football / basketball |
Football / basketball |
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Year 9 |
Netball / football / basketball / badminton |
Netball / football / basketball / badminton |
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Key Stage 3 |
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Summer Term 1 |
Summer Term 2 |
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Year 7 |
Athletics / cricket or rounders |
Athletics / cricket or rounders |
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Year 8 |
Athletics / cricket or rounders |
Athletics / cricket/rounders |
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Year 9 |
Athletics / cricket or rounders |
Athletics / cricket or rounders |
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Key Stage 4 - Core PE |
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Autumn Term 1 |
Autumn Term 2 |
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Year 10 |
Netball / football / basketball / badminton |
Netball / football / basketball / badminton |
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Key Stage 4 - Core PE |
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Spring Term 1 |
Spring Term 2 |
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Year 11 |
Chosen PE pathway |
Chosen PE pathway |
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Key Stage 4 - Core PE |
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Summer Term 1 |
Summer Term 2 |
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Year 10 |
Athletics / cricket or rounders |
Athletics / cricket or rounders |
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Year 11 |
Chosen PE pathway |
Chosen PE pathway |
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Key Stage 4 - GCSE PE |
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Year 1 |
Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology Unit 2 - Physical training |
Unit 2 - Physical training Unit 4 - Sports psychology Practical |
EAPI Coursework Practical |
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Year 2 |
Unit 3 - Socio-cultural influence in sport Unit 5: health, diet and nutrition Practical |
Practical Practical exams |
Revision Theory exams |
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Key Stage 5 |
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Autumn Term 1 |
Autumn Term 2 |
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AS (Year 12) |
Anatomy & physiology / skill acquisition |
Anatomy & physiology / skill acquisition |
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A2 (Year 13) |
Anatomy & physiology / exercise physiology / sport and society |
Anatomy & physiology / exercise physiology / sport and society |
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Key Stage 5 |
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Spring Term 1 |
Spring Term 2 |
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AS (Year 12) |
Exercise physiology / Sports psychology |
Exercise physiology / Sports psychology |
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A2 (Year 13) |
EAPI exam / practical moderation / revision |
EAPI exam / practical moderation / revision |
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Key Stage 5 |
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Summer Term 1 |
Summer Term 2 |
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AS (Year 12) |
Biomechanics / sport and society / anatomy & physiology / EAPI preparation |
Biomechanics / sport and society / anatomy & physiology / EAPI preparation |
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A2 (Year 13) |
Revision / study leave / exams |
Revision / study leave / exams |