Physical Education
Girls
The Physical Education department aims to provide all pupils with a stimulating and rewarding experience of physical education. All pupils are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities within a learning environment that encourages the development of positive attitudes. In the Autumn and Spring terms, pupils in Years 7 to 9 follow courses in netball, hockey, gymnastics, dance, health related fitness and in Year 9 only, basketball and badminton. Swimming lessons are also provided in Year 7. In Year 10 pupils follow courses in netball, hockey, aerobics, yoga and badminton in the Autumn and Spring terms. In the Summer term all pupils in Years 7 to 10 participate in athletics , rounders and tennis. A system of options operates for pupils in Year 11 and the Sixth Form.
The Physical Education department aims to develop within all pupils an understanding of the effects of exercise on the body together with an appreciation of the importance of regular physical activity in contributing to a healthy lifestyle. A wide range of extra curricular activities is provided and strong school/club links have been created in order to extend opportunities to participate. Pupils are also encouraged to develop an awareness and appreciation of movement in all of its forms.
Extra-Curricular
All pupils are encouraged to participate in the extra-curricular programme. At a representative level, an extensive fixture list is arranged and matches are played against schools both on the Island and the mainland. Teams are run for netball, hockey, badminton, cross country, tennis, athletics and rounders and House competitions in all of these activities are also organised. The department promotes a ‘Sports for All’ philosophy and clubs are open to all pupils regardless of ability. These include netball club, hockey club, dance club, badminton club, athletics club, rounders club and tennis club. In Years 10 and 11 pupils can take the Sports Leadership Award Level 1.
Examination Courses
Pupils can study Physical Education at both GCSE and AS/A2 level. Both courses follow the AQA syllabus. At GCSE level there is a 60% practical component and a 40% theoretical component. For AS level pupils complete two units. Unit 1 has a theoretical emphasis and focuses on opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. Assessment of this unit is through a written two hour examination. Unit 2 focuses on practical elements through an analysis and evaluation of physical activity as performer and/or in an adopted role. Assessment of this unit is on the candidate’s ability to perform, analyse and evaluate the execution of core skills/techniques in isolation and in a structured practice as either a player/performer and in an adopted role or in two adopted roles (official, referee, umpire, judge or leader/coach). Unit 1 carries 60% of the total marks and unit 2 carries 40% of the total marks. At A2 pupils complete two units. Unit 3 focuses on optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport through a theoretical framework. Assessment of this unit is through a two hour written examination. Unit 4 covers philosophical problems where candidates are assessed on their ability to perform, analyse and evaluate their own performance of the core skills/techniques in a competitive situation as either a player/performer or in an adopted role. Candidates are then required to use their knowledge and understanding to identify their weaknesses; suggest the causes of these weaknesses and apply appropriate corrective measures. Unit 3 carries 30% of the total A level mark whilst unit 4 carries 20% of the total A level mark.
Girls
The Physical Education department aims to develop within all pupils an understanding of the effects of exercise on the body together with an appreciation of the importance of regular physical activity in contributing to a healthy lifestyle. A wide range of extra curricular activities is provided and strong school/club links have been created in order to extend opportunities to participate. Pupils are also encouraged to develop an awareness and appreciation of movement in all of its forms.
Extra-Curricular
All pupils are encouraged to participate in the extra-curricular programme. At a representative level, an extensive fixture list is arranged and matches are played against schools both on the Island and the mainland. Teams are run for netball, hockey, badminton, cross country, tennis, athletics and rounders and House competitions in all of these activities are also organised. The department promotes a ‘Sports for All’ philosophy and clubs are open to all pupils regardless of ability. These include netball club, hockey club, dance club, badminton club, athletics club, rounders club and tennis club. In Years 10 and 11 pupils can take the Sports Leadership Award Level 1.
Examination Courses
Pupils can study Physical Education at both GCSE and AS/A2 level. Both courses follow the AQA syllabus. At GCSE level there is a 60% practical component and a 40% theoretical component. For AS level pupils complete two units. Unit 1 has a theoretical emphasis and focuses on opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. Assessment of this unit is through a written two hour examination. Unit 2 focuses on practical elements through an analysis and evaluation of physical activity as performer and/or in an adopted role. Assessment of this unit is on the candidate’s ability to perform, analyse and evaluate the execution of core skills/techniques in isolation and in a structured practice as either a player/performer and in an adopted role or in two adopted roles (official, referee, umpire, judge or leader/coach). Unit 1 carries 60% of the total marks and unit 2 carries 40% of the total marks. At A2 pupils complete two units. Unit 3 focuses on optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport through a theoretical framework. Assessment of this unit is through a two hour written examination. Unit 4 covers philosophical problems where candidates are assessed on their ability to perform, analyse and evaluate their own performance of the core skills/techniques in a competitive situation as either a player/performer or in an adopted role. Candidates are then required to use their knowledge and understanding to identify their weaknesses; suggest the causes of these weaknesses and apply appropriate corrective measures. Unit 3 carries 30% of the total A level mark whilst unit 4 carries 20% of the total A level mark.
Girls
We believe that sport is for everyone and our aim is to provide a programme that is varied in style and diverse in content; that caters for the competitors and those who do not wish to compete; that mixes guided experimentation with direct instruction and that sets challenging but realistic standards. It sets the foundations of a learning process that enables pupils to realise their skills within the framework of today’s leisure facilities and opportunities.
Education through planned and purposeful activity, aimed at promoting and developing a healthy and active lifestyle, is an integral part of the total school curriculum.
The emphasis is on major team games, concentrating on rugby during the Autumn term, hockey and sevens in the Spring term and cricket and athletics in the Summer term.
The lower school (Years 7 and 8) also play soccer. The PE periods, as opposed to the Games afternoons, are devoted to basketball, volleyball, fitness training, weight training, badminton and cross-country. In the Sixth Form additional activities such as ice In the Sixth Form additional activities such as ice skating, cycling, table tennis, golf and squash are available.
Extra-Curricular
All pupils are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities and a wide range is provided. There are regular House competitions in most sports. We run rugby, hockey, cricket, soccer, tennis, squash and athletics teams against both Island and mainland opposition and compete in many national competitions. Many of our sportsmen have represented the county and
several have gone on to full international honours. Touring teams from Tasmania - Launceston College; South Africa - Clifton College, Vrendenberg, Cathcart and Kwazizulu; Argentina - Buenos Aires; Holland - R C Tilburg; and Belgium -Dendermonde RFC, Melle College (Ghent), Visé (Liege), have been welcomed by us in the last few years in a variety of sports.
Tours have been organised to Barbados, France, Belgium and Holland for Rugby and South Africa for Cricket. The 1st XV tour to Bruges in Belgium every October involves matches against Melle and Dendermonde. We encourage pupils to take pride in representing the School and have fostered excellent links with local clubs.
We have good facilities, including a sports hall, tennis courts, a weights room, an outdoor basketball court and pitches for rugby, soccer, hockey and cricket on site. At Smallbrook Stadium, a mile away, we have an astro-turf hockey pitch.
Education through planned and purposeful activity, aimed at promoting and developing a healthy and active lifestyle, is an integral part of the total school curriculum.
The emphasis is on major team games, concentrating on rugby during the Autumn term, hockey and sevens in the Spring term and cricket and athletics in the Summer term.
The lower school (Years 7 and 8) also play soccer. The PE periods, as opposed to the Games afternoons, are devoted to basketball, volleyball, fitness training, weight training, badminton and cross-country. In the Sixth Form additional activities such as ice In the Sixth Form additional activities such as ice skating, cycling, table tennis, golf and squash are available.
Extra-Curricular
All pupils are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities and a wide range is provided. There are regular House competitions in most sports. We run rugby, hockey, cricket, soccer, tennis, squash and athletics teams against both Island and mainland opposition and compete in many national competitions. Many of our sportsmen have represented the county and
several have gone on to full international honours. Touring teams from Tasmania - Launceston College; South Africa - Clifton College, Vrendenberg, Cathcart and Kwazizulu; Argentina - Buenos Aires; Holland - R C Tilburg; and Belgium -Dendermonde RFC, Melle College (Ghent), Visé (Liege), have been welcomed by us in the last few years in a variety of sports.
Tours have been organised to Barbados, France, Belgium and Holland for Rugby and South Africa for Cricket. The 1st XV tour to Bruges in Belgium every October involves matches against Melle and Dendermonde. We encourage pupils to take pride in representing the School and have fostered excellent links with local clubs.
We have good facilities, including a sports hall, tennis courts, a weights room, an outdoor basketball court and pitches for rugby, soccer, hockey and cricket on site. At Smallbrook Stadium, a mile away, we have an astro-turf hockey pitch.