Why do we learn physical education?
Head of Department
Our approach
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11

Why do we learn physical education?

Physical education is so much more than developing physical skills and competence in a series of sports. It can develop life skills and wellbeing. We want to have students who excel in physical education and sport, providing opportunities for them to compete, build character and help to embed values such as resilience, commitment, fairness and respect.

We believe that our curriculum can inspire students to succeed in physical activity and sport, acquiring the knowledge and skills to be physically active and healthy for life in the 21st century’.

Head of Department

Head of P.E.

Mr D Trendell

d.trendell@arkputneyacademy.org

Our approach

What drives the curriculum is students having the practical skills to be able to succeed in sport or physical activity they are participating in. By the end of KS3 we want students to understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their work. They should develop the confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school, and understand and apply the long-term health benefits of physical activity.

Year 7

Autumn
Warming Up
Spring
Skeletal System
Summer
Muscular System

All Year 7 subjects Next Year 7 Subject - Personal Development

Year 8

Autumn
Components of Fitness (I)
Spring
Components of Fitness (II)
Summer
Cardiovascular System

All Year 8 subjects Next Year 8 Subject - Personal Development

Year 9

Autumn
Respiratory System
Spring
FIIT Principle
Summer
Principles of Training

All Year 9 subjects Next Year 9 Subject - Personal Development

Year 10

Content
  • Principles of training in a sporting context
  • How training methods target different fitness components
  • Conducting fitness tests
  • Developing fitness training programmes
  • Components of the musculo-skeletal and cardio-respiratory systems, their functions and roles
  • Importance of the musculo-skeletal and cardio-respiratory systems in health and fitness
  • Short-term effects of physical activity on the musculo-skeletal and cardio-respiratory systems
  • Long-term effects of physical activity on the musculo-skeletal and cardio-respiratory systems
Assessment
Assessed through written coursework and set assignments based on research and practical work conducted.

All Year 10 subjects Next Year 10 Subject - Personal Development

Year 11

Content

Reducing the Risk of Injury

  • Different factors which influence the risk of injury
  • How appropriate warm-up and cool down routines can help to prevent injury
  • How to respond to injuries within a sporting context
  • How to respond to common medical conditions

Sports Nutrition

  • The nutrients needed for a healthy, balanced diet
  • The importance of nutrition in sport
  • The effects of a poor diet on sports performance and participation
  • Diet plans for performers
Assessment

Written Exam completed in January of Year 11

Written coursework and set assignments based on research conducted.

All Year 11 subjects Next Year 11 Subject - Personal Development