WELCOME TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT THAMESMEAD SCHOOL

This thriving and busy department is led by Mrs Robins-Kent, along with Mr Reeves, Mrs Ward, Mrs Lloyd and Mr Moulton.

Physical Education is a National Curriculum foundation subject, which is compulsory at Key Stages 3 and 4 for all students.

As a department we aim to make sure we build a connection with long term physical involvement, so that students choose healthy, active lifestyle which continues not only outside school but for the rest of their lives.

We aim to do this by offering all students a broad and balanced curriculum with a range of activities that require different techniques and different ways of thinking.

The curriculum is split into the following blocks:-

• Outwitting opponents – games such as netball, football, rugby, volleyball, tennis, cricket, rounders, softball

• Accurate replication of actions – gymnastics

• Exploring and communicating ideas – dance

• Exercising safely and effectively – fitness, aerobics

• Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges

In Key Stage 3, all students have 2 lessons a week and are assessed each half term on the 2 activities they have covered which is based on their practical ability, understanding of the rules and regulations and then on how they evaluate their own and the work of others.

Taking part in Sports Day

In Key stage 4 all students have one core lesson a week and we also offer GCSE PE Short and Full Course and BTEC Sport.

GCSE PE Short Course – Exam Board Edexcel

(Some students will be completing this course during their one Core PE lesson a week in Year 10, with some activity areas and coursework being covered and assessed during Year 9)

Unit 1 : The Theory of Physical Education - 40%

Written Paper - 1 hour

•   Multiple Choice

•   Short answer and longer questions

•   Scenario questions

Unit 2 : Performance in Physical Education - 60%

Practical assessment during the course of two activities from 2 different groups

Analysis of performance in one activty and a written personal training programme

Final Practical Assessment in two activities

GCSE PE Full Course – Exam Board Edexcel

(This is offered as an option at KS4 and is in addition to the core PE lessons each week)

Unit 1 : The Theory of Physical Education - 40%

Written Paper – 1 hour and 30 mins

•   Multiple choice

•   Short-answer and longer-answer questions

•   Scenario questions        

Unit 2 : Performance in Physical Education - 60%

Controlled Assessment – 4 Assessments

• 4 sports from at least two groups/ways of thinking, in the role of either player/participant, official or leader

• At least two performances must be as Player/Participant

• At least one must be in a different role

• Planning a Personal training programme

BTEC SPORT – Exam Board Edexcel

(This is offered as an option at KS4 and is in addition to the core PE lesson each week.)

The course is very demanding as it is equivalent to two GCSE’s and will take up 2 option choices. Students taking this course will need to be very dedicated to sport and understand that although there is a component of practical work the remainder of the course is theory based.

All the coursework is internally assessed and covers aspects of the course units. (Unit Examples outlined below)

Anatomy and Physiology for Sport - 5 Credits *

Understand the skeleton, muscular system, cardiovascular system and respiratory system. Know the fundamentals of the energy systems.

Injury in Sport - 10 Credits

Know the different types of injuries and illness associated with sports participation and be able to deal with them. Understand risks and hazards associated with sports participation. Be able to undertake a risk assessment relevant to sport

The Sports Development - 10 Credits

Understand the nature of sports industry. Understand how and why people participate in sport. Know how the sport industry is funded.

Understand the impact of different key issues upon the sports industry eg. Drugs, social and economic influences, media.

Fitness Testing and Training - 5 Credits *

Understand the fitness and lifestyle of an individual sports performer.

Be able to plan a simple fitness training programme for an individual sports performer. Understand the nutritional requirements of effective sports performer. Understand the psychological factors that affect sports training and performance.

Practical Sport - 10 Credits

Be able to demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports. Know the rules, regulations and scoring systems of selected sports.

Understand the roles and responsibilities of officials in selected sports. Be able to analyse the sports performance of an individual or team.

(* these two 5 credit units are put together)

What else can the PE department offer you?

Are you Bored and have nothing to do at the end of school?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Is your answer to one of the questions above YES, if so then get involved in an extra-curricular sports club.

Football, Netball, Dance, Table tennis, Rugby, Rounders, Cricket, Trampolining, Athletics, Basketball to name just a few

So many choices can seem overwhelming but getting involved in new activities with new people is a fun way to challenge yourself. Also you can represent the school teams in local and county event.