Physical Education

 At Crawshaw Academy, our Key Stage 3 Physical Education curriculum prioritises a broad range of sports and physical activity. Core team sports such as football, basketball and rugby league form an important part of the programme, allowing students to develop tactical awareness, communication skills and confidence in competitive situations. Alongside these activities, gymnastics provides opportunities for students to improve balance, coordination, strength and creativity through individual and group performances.

 

We also place a strong emphasis on promoting healthy and active lifestyles through health and fitness activities, helping students understand the importance of physical wellbeing and personal fitness. Students further develop their skills through participation in badminton, enhancing agility, accuracy and decision-making. During the summer term, our curriculum focuses on athletics, rounders and cricket, enabling students to build sport-specific skills while experiencing a variety of individual and team-based challenges. Together, these activities provide students with a well-rounded PE experience that supports both their physical development and personal growth

 

Our offering is balanced and inclusive, with a strong focus on developing depth - what students know and can do (year on year). By doing so, we aim to increase student Motivation, Confidence, Competence (Physical), Knowledge and Understanding in our subject.

 

Students in years 7, 8 and 9 at Crawshaw receive their full entitlement of 2 hours of Physical Education teaching per week.

 

Year 7

Our focus is to develop ‘Confident Movers’. The programme of activities is very simple and allows students to explore fundamental movement skills in context through a range of different activities and sports.

Year 8

Our focus is to develop ‘Versatile Performers’ establishing skills and techniques for success in sport, physical activity and in life.

 

Year 9

our focus is ‘Healthy Leaders’ developing competences to motivate and instruct others to move. Students are also given opportunities to develop life skills through undertaking leadership and first aid training.

 

Students are supported in their learning in KS3 through a range of resources including 'My Learning Journeys', as well as Knowledge Organisers on each sport/physical activity they undertake.

Core PE is assessed through a combination of three key areas: Knowledge, Physical Competence, and Attitude to Learning.

 

•  Knowledge: Students will be tested on their understanding of each sport covered in PE lessons. These assessments will take place at the end of each unit (scheme of work) and during three scheduled School Assessment Windows across the academic year.

• Physical Competence: Students will receive a grade based on the practical skills they demonstrate in lessons. These grades reflect their performance level, using the scale: emerging, developing, secure, excelling.

• Attitude to Learning: A separate grade (on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) will be given to reflect each student’s effort, engagement, and approach to learning in PE.

 

Tracking Progress - Students, parents, and teachers will be able to monitor progress and achievements throughout the year, ensuring continuous development and support at every stage of the PE journey.

KS3 Core Physical Education

 

Year 10: Students receive 3 hours of Physical Education per fortnight (equivalent 1 ½ hours per week). Our aim in Year 10 is for students to be ‘Independently Active’ embedding active healthy living routines into their lives.

 

Year 11: Students receive 1 hour of PE per week. Our aim is for students to be ‘Active Role Models’ mastering concepts to flourish in life.

 

To enhance engagement and relevance, we use Sport England's 'under the skin' research to shape a Personality PE Pathway. This approach embraces best practice in understanding what keeps students interested and motivated in PE, Sport and Physical Activity. By personalising the PE experience to suit different personalities, preferences and motivations, we aim to:

• Foster enjoyment and long term participation.
• Promote positive physical and mental health.
• Encourage student voice and autonomy.
• Support students to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed to lead an active lifestyle.

 

GCSE Physical Education

GCSE Physical Education is a theory qualification which has an element of practical performance included within the syllabus. The majority of learning will be in the classroom with students gaining knowledge about various different aspects of sport, health and exercise. Although there will be practical lessons, it is important to stress that this qualification is not just an extension of core PE, and by its very nature it is an academic subject. An interest in all aspects of sport will certainly be beneficial for somebody considering this option.

 

The course will cover:

• Fitness and Body Systems (Theory) - Applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis and physical training
• Health and Performance (Theory) - Health, fitness and well-being, sport psychology and sociocultural influences
• Practical Performance (Practical) - Assessed on 3 physical activities from a set list. One must be a team sport, one must be an individual sport. Final sport could be either
• Personal Exercise Programme (Practical) - Set out the aims of the PEP, plan the PEP, carry out the PEP and monitor then evaluate the PEP.

 

Assessment Theoretical Component: 60% of grade. Students will be assessed via 2 written papers. Paper 1 is worth 36% (1 hour 30 min) and paper 2 is worth 24% (1 hour 15 min). Questions are a combination of multiple choice, short answer questions and longer essay style questions.

 

Practical Component: 40% of grade. The 3 sports chosen will be internally assessed and then externally moderated. Each sport will be assessed on the candidate’s ability to perform specific skills (1-10) and the candidate’s ability to be influential in their sport in a competitive situation (1-25). 35 marks will be available for each sport.

 

Practical performance is worth 30% of the final grade. The Personal Exercise Programme is an individual 6 week training programme carried out by the candidate. The PEP is internally marked and externally moderated. The PEP is worth 10% of the final grade.

 

OCR Cambridge National Sport Studies

 

OCR Cambridge National Sport Studies is a vocational qualification that combines both theoretical and practical learning. It is designed for students who have an interest in sport and wish to develop their understanding of how sport impacts individuals and society, while also gaining valuable leadership and practical skills. Students will explore contemporary issues in sport, develop their ability to lead sporting activities, and gain experience of completing practical coursework. This qualification provides an excellent foundation for further study in sport, physical education and related career pathways. [ocr.org.uk]

The course will cover:

• Contemporary Issues in Sport (Exam Unit) – Participation in sport, values promoted through sport, the impact of major sporting events, media influences, issues such as performance-enhancing drugs and the role of national governing bodies.
• Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities (Coursework Unit) – Students develop their practical abilities in sport and learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate sports leadership sessions.
• Sport and the Media (Coursework Unit) – Students investigate the relationship between sport and the media, including how media coverage influences participation, sponsorship and commercialisation.

 

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through a combination of examination and coursework. Students complete one examined unit and three coursework units throughout the course.

Examined Component: 40% of the final grade

Students sit a written examination for Contemporary Issues in Sport. The exam assesses students' understanding of key sporting issues, participation trends, values in sport and the impact of wider influences on sporting participation and performance.

 

Coursework Components: 60% of the final grade

Students complete three internally assessed units which are externally moderated by OCR:

• Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities – Demonstrating practical sporting skills and effective leadership in a sporting context.
• Sport and the Media – Completing research and applied tasks exploring how media influences sport and sporting organisations.

This qualification is ideal for students who enjoy sport and wish to develop practical, organisational and leadership skills while gaining a nationally recognised qualification that supports progression to Level 3 Sport courses, apprenticeships and careers within the sport and leisure industry.