Physical Education KS4
At KS4 all pupils will study Entry Level PE as part of the curriculum. Ensuring they leave with a qualification in PE. Pupils will study and be assessed on their application of skills to a variety of sporting activities, in addition to developing understanding of how to analyse performance. Alongside this pupils who are dedicated and show greater interest will have the opportunity to study GCSE PE as part of their options choices. Successful completion of the GCSE will provide them with nationally recognised qualifications; to help towards improving their career or further study opportunities.
Curriculum Content KS4
Year |
Half Term |
Topic |
10 |
1 |
Football - Skill Acquisition |
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Basketball - Skill Acquisition |
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Health Related Fitness |
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2 |
Handball - Skill Acquisition |
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Football - Skill Acquisition |
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Cricket - Skill Acquisition |
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3 |
Handball - Skill Acquisition |
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Table Tennis - Skill Acquisition |
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Basketball - Skill Acquisition |
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4 |
Football - Tactics and Formations |
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Basketball - Tactics and Formations |
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Cricket - Skill Acquisition |
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5 |
Invasion Games - Game Play and Tactical Awareness |
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Softball - Skill Acquisition |
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Football - Tactics and Formations |
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6 |
Invasion Games - Game Play and Tactical Awareness |
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Striking and Fielding - Game Play and Tactical Awareness |
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Options |
Year |
Half Term |
Topic |
11 |
1 |
Football - Skill Acquisition |
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Handball - Skill Acquisition |
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Table Tennis - Skill Acquisition |
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2 |
Basketball - Skill Acquisition |
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Cricket - Skill Acquisition |
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Health Related Fitness |
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3 |
Football - Skill Acquisition |
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Handball - Skill Acquisition |
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Basketball - Skill Acquisition |
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4 |
Tennis - Skill Acquisition |
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Dodgeball - Skill Acquisition |
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Football - Tactics and Formations |
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5 |
Softball - Skill Acquisition |
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Invasion Games - Game Play and Tactical Awareness |
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Options |
Options at Key Stage 4
GCSE Physical Education Year 10 & 11
Curriculum Content GCSE PE
Unit |
Topic |
1.1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology |
Structure and Function of the Skeletal System |
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Structure and Function of the Muscular System |
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Movement Analysis |
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems |
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Effects of Exercise on Body Systems |
1.2 Physical Training |
Components of Fitness |
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Applying the Principles of Training |
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Preventing Injury in Physical Activity and Training |
2.1 Socio Cultural Issues |
Engagement Patterns of Different Social Groups in Physical Activity and Exercise |
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Commersialisation of Physical Activity and Sport |
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Ethical and Socio Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport |
2.2 Sports Psychology |
Characteristics of Skilful Movement |
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Classification of Skills |
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Goal Setting |
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Mental Preperation |
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Types of Guidance |
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Types of Feedback |
2.3 Health, Fitness and Wellbeing |
Health, Fitness and Wellbeing |
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Diet and Nutrition |
How will your child be assessed at GCSE?
• Unit 1.1 and 1.2 – 1 hour Theory Exam (30% of final mark)
• Unit 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 – 1 hour Theory Exam (30% of final mark)
• Performance in Physical Education – Practical Assessment (3 activities) & Written Controlled Assessment (40% of final mark)