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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

 

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

Year 7

Football / netball

Football / netball

Year 8

Badminton / netball

Badminton / netball

Year 9

Netball / football / basketball / badminton

Netball / football / basketball / badminton

Key Stage 3

 

Spring Term 1

Spring Term 2

Year 7

Basketball / badminton

Basketball / badminton

Year 8

Football / basketball

Football / basketball

Year 9

Netball / football / basketball / badminton

Netball / football / basketball / badminton

Key Stage 3

 

Summer Term 1

Summer Term 2

Year 7

Athletics / cricket or rounders

Athletics / cricket or rounders

Year 8

Athletics / cricket or rounders

Athletics / cricket/rounders

Year 9

Athletics / cricket or rounders

Athletics / cricket or rounders

 

Key Stage 4 - Core PE

 

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

Year 10

Netball / football / basketball / badminton

Netball / football / basketball / badminton

Key Stage 4 - Core PE

 

Spring Term 1

Spring Term 2

Year 11

Chosen PE pathway

Chosen PE pathway

Key Stage 4 - Core PE

 

Summer Term 1

Summer Term 2

Year 10

Athletics / cricket or rounders

Athletics / cricket or rounders

Year 11

Chosen PE pathway

Chosen PE pathway

 

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

EAPI 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

 

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

AS (Year 12)

Anatomy & physiology / skill acquisition

Anatomy & physiology / skill acquisition

A2 (Year 13)

Anatomy & physiology / exercise physiology / sport and society

Anatomy & physiology / exercise physiology / sport and society

Key Stage 5

 

Spring Term 1

Spring Term 2

AS (Year 12)

Exercise physiology / Sports psychology

Exercise physiology / Sports psychology

A2 (Year 13)

EAPI exam / practical moderation / revision

EAPI exam / practical moderation / revision

Key Stage 5

 

Summer Term 1

Summer Term 2

AS (Year 12)

Biomechanics / sport and society / anatomy & physiology / EAPI preparation 

Biomechanics / sport and society / anatomy & physiology / EAPI preparation 

A2 (Year 13)

Revision / study leave / exams 

Revision / study leave / exams