PE
KPHS PE Vision
KHPS PE is committed to outstanding progress and outcomes for all our students. Through a challenging and dynamic curriculum that is embedded with high standards and expectations, students are empowered to become resilient and respectful learners that grow into successful, independent citizens of the future.
Through our core values we strive for all our students to thrive during their time in PE:
Kindness – through positive teamwork, effective coaching, and encouraging others.
Perseverance – having a commitment to making progress, working hard at extra-curricular clubs, and resitting theory assessments to improve marks.
Helpfulness – setting up equipment, officiating, Sports Leaders running events.
Success – praising peers’ performances and effort, class charts rewards, Sports Ambassadors awards, Star of the Lesson.
KPHS PE Curriculum Intent
KPHS PE Department ensures the values of Kindness, Perseverance, Helpfulness, and Success are promoted through a challenging and varied curriculum that is delivered through high-quality PE lessons which place a high value on skill acquisition and mastery, whilst inspiring ambition in our students to develop excellence and actively engage in lifelong physical activity.
We promote our ethos of “Aspire, Learn, Achieve” and place a high value on developing resilience, communication, teamwork, and respect, as well as leadership skills through sport and competition, essential skills that students will require to be successful citizens upon leaving education and entering the workplace.
Key Stage 3:
- 4 x 60-minute lessons per fortnight. Classes are mixed ability.
- Assessment covers areas of practical performance, fit for life, application and attitude, and leadership. Assessments are completed at the end of each activity block, with a theory assessment once per half term, and the assessment is marked out of 80.
- Progress is monitored and tracked by the class teacher, head of department, and a senior leader.
- Homework is set every fortnight in the form of revision stickers in planners, and Padlet pages (QR codes).
- Awards are given every half term in the form of a certificate and sports equipment. For students who have demonstrated consistent high levels of effort, motivation, and commitment to lessons and extra-curricular. PE Sports Ambassadors are chosen once per term and are for students who have gone above and beyond and made exceptional contributions to PE and Sport.
Key Stage 4:
Core PE
- Core PE consists of 3 x 60-minute lessons per fortnight. Classes are mixed ability.
- Awards are given every half term in the form of a certificate and sports equipment. For students who have demonstrated consistent high levels of effort, motivation, and commitment to lessons and extra-curricular. PE Sports Ambassadors are chosen once per term and are for students who have gone above and beyond and made exceptional contributions to PE and Sport.
Exam PE
- The Y11 examination specification is OCR Cambridge Nationals Sport Science (https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/sport-science-level-1-2-j802-j812/), the course is worth 1 GCSE and consists of an externally assessed by exam (25%) and coursework (75%).
Y10 (first teaching from September 2022) will begin the new specification OCR Cambridge Nationals Sport Science (https://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/sport-science-level-1-2-j828/), the course is worth 1 GCSE and consists of an externally assessed by exam (40%) and coursework (60%).
- Work is completed in student folders or on word documents shared through Teams, which can be accessed in school and at home.
- Progress is monitored and tracked by the class teacher, head of department, and a senior leader.
- Homework is set every fortnight using worksheets or Teams, and completion is monitored on Class Charts.
Extended Curriculum
Clubs
After school clubs take place every day 3pm-4pm. Students taking part in offsite activities/fixtures will require consent forms.
Extra support
The Sport Science Excel Club is open to sport science students every day during lunch time and after school 3pm-4pm in the sports hall classroom (SHC1), a member of PE staff is always available to support.
Experiences
- Regular fixtures/competitions/tournaments in a wide range of sporting activities
- OCR Sport Science – trips organised to offsite gyms/sports centres and other sporting venues
- Annual trips TBC
Curriculum Content PE KS3 (Year 7, 8 & 9)
Curriculum Content PE KS4 (Year 10 & 11)
Curriculum Content Sport Science KS4 (Year 10 & 11)
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