Welcome to Physical Education!

As a Sports College, the PE department are passionate about sport! Our PE vision transcends physical fitness to develop character, leadership, and resilience through a high quality, competitive curriculum. We offer a broad range of activities that promote lifelong physical literacy and an understanding of the relationship between health and performance. Students are challenged to strive for excellence, demonstrate sportsmanship, and master the tactical complexities of both individual and team sports.

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Physical Education Curriculum - Examination

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, students have the opportunity to continue their passion for sport and physical activity by choosing either GCSE Physical Education or BTEC Sport. Both courses provide exciting and engaging pathways that develop students’ understanding of sport, fitness and performance, while equipping them with valuable skills for further education and future careers.

GCSE Physical Education combines practical performance with the study of sport science. Students develop their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, physical training, sports psychology, and socio-cultural influences on participation in sport. Alongside two written examinations, students are assessed on their ability to perform in a range of sports and activities (one team sport, one individual sport and one team or individual sport), making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy both practical sport and academic study.

BTEC Sport offers a more vocational approach, allowing students to explore the sports industry through a combination of coursework (Two coursework components of work) and externally assessed units (One written public exam in Year 11). Students investigate topics such as preparing participants to take part in sport and physical activity, taking part and improving other participants’ sporting performance and developing fitness to improve other participants’ performance in Sport and Physical Activity. This course is ideal for students who prefer a continuous assessment approach and are interested in pursuing careers in sport, coaching, fitness or leisure.

Both qualifications provide strong foundations for further study at post 16 level and support progression into a wide range of sport related careers.

Key Stage 5

At Key Stage 5, students have the opportunity to study A Level PE or BTEC Sport. These engaging and challenging courses provide students with a deeper understanding of sport, fitness and performance, while equipping them with the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence required for progression to higher education and a wide range of career opportunities.

A Level PE is an academic qualification that focusses on the Physiological, Psychological and Socio-Cultural concepts in sport. Students develop an in-depth understanding of how the body and mind influence sporting performance and how sport impacts society. The course combines practical / EAPI assessment with two examinations in the first year of study and then three examinations in the second year.

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching is designed to develop the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills essential within the sports industry. The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of; Careers in Sport and Active Leisure Industry, Health, Wellbeing and Sport, and the key concepts involved in practically coaching in sport. The National Extended Certificate is three units of work over two years, all of which are mandatory and is equivalent to one A Level. All three units are coursework assessed, one of which is a synoptic unit.

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development broadens and expands upon the important notions and concepts introduced within the Extended Certificate. This course also explores; Applied coaching skills, Sports Development, Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity and Practical Sports Application. This course is ideal for anyone interested in a career in sport or the leisure industry. The National Diploma in Sport is seven units of work over two years, six units are mandatory and it is equivalent to two A Levels. All seven units are coursework assessed, two of which are synoptic units. 

Year 10

• Year 10 Physical Education GCSE Subject Page
• Year 10 Physical Education GCSE Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit 1
• Year 10 Physical Education GCSE Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit 2
• Year 10 BTEC Sport Subject Page
• Year 10 BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Component 1
• Year 10 BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Component 2

Year 11

• Year 11 Physical Education GCSE Subject Page
• Year 11 Physical Education GCSE Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit 1
• Year 11 Physical Education GCSE Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit 2
• Year 11 BTEC Sport Subject Page
• Year 11 BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Component 3 (Exam)

Year 12 & Year 13

Alevel Physical Education

• Year 12 Physical Education Alevel Subject Page
• Year 13 Physical Education Alevel Subject Page
• Year 12 & 13 Physical Education Alevel Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Physiology
• Year 12 & 13  Physical Education Alevel Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Psychology
• Year 12 & 13  Physical Education Alevel Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Socio-Cultural

BTEC Sport

• Year 12 BTEC Sport Subject Page
• Year 13 BTEC Sport Subject Page
• Year 12 & 13  BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit A
• Year 12 & 13  BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit B
• Year 12 & 13  BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit C1
• Year 12 & 13  BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit D1
• Year 12 & 13  BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit 1
• Year 12 & 13  BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit 2
• Year 12 & 13  BTEC Sport Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Unit 12