Physical Education

Mr David Valentine: dvalentine@sandbachhigh.co.uk 

Sandbach High School’s PE department aims to provide an outstanding PE experience for every young personal, enabling them to achieve their personal best. Pupils will experience a range of high quality school sport within the curriculum with their teachers striving to consistently deliver outstanding teaching and monitoring of learning and progress. Our curriculum is designed to help all pupils identify and develop what they are good at, leading them to greater confidence and self-esteem. 

Our curriculum is designed to create opportunities, broaden sporting experiences and enable pupils to develop their understanding and practical performance, leading them to greater confidence and self-esteem, mirroring the schools 5 visions and values.  

1. Shaping futures- Prepare students for the future by equipping them with the knowledge to lead a physically and mentally healthy and active lifestyle. 
2. Creating opportunity-Have opportunities in a broad and balanced curriculum to work independently to showcase their skills and be placed in challenging situations where they can develop resilience. 
3. Nurturing ambition- Promoting positive experiences of physical exercise with help and support to enable students to aspire towards what they wish to pursue.  
4. Learning with passion- Students will learn the fundamental skills that will allow them to be able to contribute fully to not only the school but the wider community now and to prepare students for the future. 
5. Respecting difference- Providing students with the opportunity to work within varied groups and teams, educating them through physical activity in varied sporting roles 

Every pupil at Sandbach High School is encouraged to take part in our extensive extra-curricular PE programme. During these times, the PE department organise practices, clubs and competitions. We encourage and develop a ‘sport for all’ philosophy whilst providing further opportunities for more able pupils to represent the school in a wide range of sports. 

Key Stage 3 

Our Key Stage 3 core curriculum focuses on developing physical competences and performance skills; an understanding of healthy, active lifestyles and opportunities to evaluate and create solutions.  Classes are taught in mixed ability form groups and all pupils in Years 7 – 9 have four PE lessons per fortnight.  Activities taught include netball, hockey, rounders, cricket, athletics, health, fitness & OAA, badminton, football, volleyball and gymnastics. Pupils will learn what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles further. They should also develop their confidence and interest in exercise and sports out of school and in later life, learning to understand and apply the long-term benefits of physical activity.  

 Year 7 

We recommend that your child uses the knowledge organiser for each activity rotation. All knowledge organisers can be found and downloaded from their PE class channel on Teams. 

Year 8 & 9 

Our Year 7, 8 and 9 curriculum provide pupils with the opportunity to further develop skills and techniques learned in key stages 1 and 2 to enable them to become more confident and expert their techniques across the winter and summer curriculum.  

Pupils are taught throughout key stage 3 to use a range of tactics and strategies, develop their technique to improve their performance and analyse their own and peer performance to improve and achieve their personal best. Pupils also take part in outdoor adventurous activities, problem solving, improving their teamwork and improving their confidence. This enables them to maximise opportunities to take part in competitive sports and activities both in school through level 1 inter-form competitions, level 2 inter-school competitions, level 3 regional and national competitions as well as local club community links and competitions through national governing bodies.  

Pupils are able to track their progress and development through the key stage 3 ‘SAIL’ assessment model. For each sport, pupils are able to analyse their own and peer performance, develop their knowledge and skills to enable them to ‘know more’ and ‘remember more’. Provide pupils with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, together with tactics and strategies to expert their performance, developing their performance and ability across a range of sports and activities.  

Sandbach High School’s PE department aims to provide an outstanding PE experience for every young personal, enabling them to achieve their personal best. Pupils will experience a range of high quality school sport within the curriculum with their teachers striving to consistently deliver outstanding teaching and monitoring of learning and progress. Our curriculum is designed to help all pupils identify and develop what they are good at, leading them to greater confidence and self-esteem. 

Our curriculum is designed to create opportunities, broaden sporting experiences and enable pupils to develop their understanding and practical performance, leading them to greater confidence and self-esteem, mirroring the schools 5 visions and values.  

1. Shaping futures- Prepare students for the future by equipping them with the knowledge to lead a physically and mentally healthy and active lifestyle. 
2. Creating opportunity-Have opportunities in a broad and balanced curriculum to work independently to showcase their skills and be placed in challenging situations where they can develop resilience. 
3. Nurturing ambition- Promoting positive experiences of physical exercise with help and support to enable students to aspire towards what they wish to pursue.  
4. Learning with passion- Students will learn the fundamental skills that will allow them to be able to contribute fully to not only the school but the wider community now and to prepare students for the future. 
5. Respecting difference- Providing students with the opportunity to work within varied groups and teams, educating them through physical activity in varied sporting roles 

Every pupil at Sandbach High School is encouraged to take part in our extensive extra-curricular PE programme. During these times, the PE department organise practices, clubs and competitions. We encourage and develop a ‘sport for all’ philosophy whilst providing further opportunities for more able pupils to represent the school in a wide range of sports. 

Key Stage 4  

Core Physical Education 

 Our Key Stage 4 core PE pupils are allocated 3 lessons of PE per fortnight. They experience a wide range of activities which include: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Circuit Training, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball, Outdoor Education, Rounders, Tennis, Trampolining and Volleyball. Pupils are encouraged to be involved in a range of activities that develop personal fitness and promote leading a active, healthy lifestyle.  

 GCSE Physical Education 

Our Key Stage 5 pupils have the opportunity of the courses as follows; 

 OCR A Level Physical Education- the equivalent of 1 A Level (A*-U)  

 The course develops knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to physical education. Students gain an understanding of the scientific, anatomical, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that underpin physical activity, and demonstrate their ability as either performer or coach in one sport activity.  

Click here for further information about this course - https://www.sandbachcollege.co.uk/physical-education/

BTEC Level 3 National Extended certificate in Sport

The aim of this course is to develop your theoretical and practical knowledge of sport through working towards a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification- equivalent to one A Level. During the course, you will develop your confidence in a range of different scenarios including being able to plan, deliver and review coaching sessions; develop fitness plans, injury & rehabilitation programmes; and expand your knowledge of the physical and psychological make-up of athletes.

Click here for further information about this course - https://www.sandbachcollege.co.uk/btec-sport/

GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

The PE department is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for pupils that decide to study GCSE PE. Those who select to study GCSE PE in Year 10 have five lessons (2 practical based and 3 theory) in addition to the core 3 per fortnight and follow the AQA syllabus. 

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582 

The course is split into 60% theory and 40% practical. For each activity, students will be assessed in skills in progressive drills (10 marks per activity) and in the full context (15 marks per activity). The best overall marks from three sports will then contribute to pupils' final grade in the format that one must be a team sport, one an individual sport and one a choice of either.  

In addition, students with complete a non-examination coursework-based assessment where they are assessed on their analysis (15 marks) and evaluation (10 marks) to bring about improvement of performance in one activity.  

 OCR A Level Physical Education- the equivalent of 1 A Level  

 The course develops knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to physical education. Students gain an understanding of the scientific, anatomical, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that underpin physical activity, and demonstrate their ability as either performer or coach in one sport activity.  

 The course has examination assessment through a total of three examination papers (2x1 hour and 1x2 hour) taken at the end of the two-year course.  

The non-examination component of the course includes one practical performance, as either a performer or coach in an activity as well as one performance analysis task.  

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physical-education-h155-h555-from-2016/ 

 A Level Physical Education is an excellent base for a university degree in sports science, sports management, healthcare, or exercise and health. Physical Education can also complement further study in biology, human biology, physics, psychology, nutrition, sociology and many more. A Level Physical Education opens up a range of career opportunities including: sports development, sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training or becoming one of the next generation of PE teachers. The transferable skills students learn through their study of Physical Education, such as decision making and independent thinking are also useful in any career path they choose to take. 

BTEC Level 3 National Extended certificate in Sport

The number of self-employed and employed people in the sports and fitness industry in the UK has soared in recent years. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to begin their sports career.

The aim of this course is to develop theoretical and practical knowledge of sport through working towards a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification- equivalent to one A Level. During the course, students will develop their confidence in a range of different scenarios including being able to plan, deliver and review coaching sessions; develop fitness plans, injury & rehabilitation programmes; and expand their knowledge of the physical and psychological make-up of athletes.

As well as knowledge, students develop transferable skills which prepare them for progression to university such as the ability to research actively and methodically, develop analytical skills, greater efficiency in writing and individual creative development. In addition to these skills, the qualification will provide you with higher order skills valued by employers such as teamwork, leadership, resilience, performance analysis, evaluation, analysis and synthesising concepts.

Over the duration of the 2 year course, students cover 4 units.

Unit 1- Anatomy & Physiology- 120 GLH

External assessment- Written examination- 1.5 hours- 80 marks

Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being -120 GLH

External assessment - Synoptic case study – Written submission

Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry- 60 GLH

Internal written submission

Unit 4 – Sports Leadership- 60 GLH

Internal written submission

The Level 2 national extended certificate in sport opens up many career paths for students including; sports coach, PE teacher, professional sport, sports therapy, sports instructor, sport Psychology, careers in the sports fitness industry, performance analysis, sports nutrition, sports marketing/ sponsorship, exercise physiology and sports journalism.

Sandbach High School’s reputation for sport is outstanding, having produced many athletes who go onto play at County, Regional and National level. The department usually undertakes 3-5 fixtures on a weekly basis, providing a vast array of competitive opportunity for students. There are a diverse range of sports that students are able to represent the school in, including; athletics, cricket, cross country, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby and volleyball.  

The department run regular enrichment trips and tours including Spain sports tour, Holland sports tour, external coaching sessions, university sports science experience days and international sports event trips (e.g. England Netball game).  

We are a TASS dual career accredited site, for more information on this please see the TASS page of our College website 

In partnership with Stoke City Community Trust students can be part of the Football Education Academy which works together with professional Stoke City coaches incorporated into the college timetable to enable aspirating footballers to pursue a dual career pathway. 

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5 ways I can help my child at KS3 

•  Naming and kit organisation 
• Discuss following a healthy, active lifestyle at home 
• Encourage regular physical activity per day – 30 minutes moderate inside and outside of school 
• Explore and discuss diet, nutrition and hydration within the home environment 
• Promote and encourage engagement of sport in the media 

 5 ways I can help my child at KS4 GCSE PE 

•  Support my child in gaining the correct video evidence in all sports required for their NEA practical evidence 
• Encourage participation in at least one club sporting activity outside of school 
• Encourage and discussion of analysis in a variety of sports with a keen interest in sports in the media 
• Encourage consolidation of learning through regular revision 
• Discuss and encourage following a healthy, active lifestyle including diet and nutrition 

 5 ways I can help my child at KS5 

• Support my child in gaining the range of video evidence required in their individual chosen sport assessment 
• Complete regular discussion/ analysis of sport in the media 
• Engage in enrichment activities in sport such as work experience and part-time sports-based opportunities 
• Encourage following a healthy, active lifestyle, maintaining and improving the fitness and skill required for NEA practical assessments 
• Support in regular consolidation of learning through effective revision