Physical Education
PE
STAFF:
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Mr I Torrance (Head of Faculty & Director of Sport)
Miss A Corbett (Assistant Head of Faculty)
Mr R Consterdine (Assistant Head Teacher)
Miss L A Tipler (Assistant Head Teacher)
Mr M Hope (Partnership Development Manager)
Miss K Potts (Head of House)
Mr G Hobson (Acting Head of House)
Mr A Reed
Mrs L Lucraft (Sport Administrator)
Mrs A Jackson (Sport Partnership Administrator)
Ms A Austin (CSC Badminton)
Physical Education is a National Curriculum subject which is compulsory for all pupils. At Emerson Park we aim to develop co-ordination and mobility and the ability to apply knowledge, skills and concepts effectively. Each pupil should become aware of their own and others capabilities and co-operate and communicate with others. Movement is appreciated through observation and analysis and an understanding of safety procedures is developed. Most of all, the emphasis is placed upon participation and enjoyment.
RESOURCES:
- Sports Hall
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Hockey Pitches
- 2 Cricket Pitches
- 3 Netball/Tennis Courts
- Gymnasium
- 3 Football Pitches
- 1 Rugby Pitch
- 8 Lane 400m Track
- Theory Classroom
KEY STAGE 3
Physical Education aims to provide an enjoyable satisfying and balanced programme with opportunities for all pupils to develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.
The curriculum offers a comprehensive range of experiences through such activities as Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Tennis, Gymnastics and Athletics. This meets the needs of individual pupils and encourages active involvement by all as performers, observers and officials. Structured schemes of work provide development, challenge and a sense of achievement. The development of confidence, tolerance and an appreciation of one’s own and others’ strengths and weaknesses are considered and the programme aims to develop skills and attitudes conducive to involvement in an active and healthy lifestyle.
KEY STAGE 4
Physical Education is a compulsory subject in Years 10 and 11 and is also offered through GCSE courses in PE or Dance. BTEC First Diploma in Sport is also offered in Year 10.
The compulsory course builds on the work covered during KS3 but the pupils have greater choice in the activities they follow. Leadership award courses are available, as well as a short course GCSE for those who decide not to opt for the full GCSE course.
The GCSE courses again build on the knowledge and skills established in KS3. Both the Physical Education and the Dance courses are weighted towards practical abilities but also include a very important theoretical element. Both courses involve written examinations as well as practical assessments.