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Mathematics - Year 7
Click here to return to our Physical Education curriculum overview
Below you will find more specific information about the curriculum in Core Physical Education for Year 10 and 11 students, explaining to you what students will learn, when, why and how. There is also information about how parents/carers are able to support students in their learning, extra-curricular opportunities in this subject and how it links to other subjects and the wider world.
While this information covers a broad range of areas, please do get in touch with the Subject Leader Mr Bradley if you have any questions.
Please click on the questions below to find out more.
How are groups organised?
Year 10 – students are organised based upon a choice of an activity that they would like to participate in. All students must select sports from various different pathway options.
Year 11 – students are organised based upon a choice of an activity that they would like to participate in.
What characteristics does a successful student have in this subject?
The most successful students in this subject will enjoy the physical side of Physical Education and will be passionate about performing as a player.
What are the key concepts students will study at this level?
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Problem solving
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Leadership
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Lifelong participation
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Reviewing
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Communicating
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Adapting
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Organising
What will students learn at this level?
Students have the choice to study a variety of different sports and activities with a view to ensure they find that one activity that they will enjoy playing or participating in for the rest of their lives.
Sports include, but are not limited to:
- Basketball
- Football
- Rugby
- Netball
- Hockey
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Trampolining
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Rounders
What skills will students develop at this level?
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Problem solving (involving reviewing and adapting) – develop strategies to overcome specific challenges/situations
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Leadership (involving organising and communication) – develop verbal and non-verbal skills when organising a group of students
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Lifelong participation – find that one activity that a student enjoys participating in into their adult life
How will students learn at this level?
Core PE at KS4 involves participating physically.
How will students’ learning be assessed at this level?
Learning is assessed based on student behaviour and physical effort
When do key assessments take place?
N/A
How can parents/carers support students’ learning?
Encourage you to consistently bring your kit and engage in physical activity in your spare timeWhat equipment do students need for this subject?
KTS Physical Education kit
How does this subject link to other subjects?
GCSE PE: contributes to the physical component of the course
What websites or resources may be helpful to support students’ learning?
N/A
What extra-curricular or enrichment opportunities are available for students in this subject at this level?
Extra-curricular opportunities are plentiful at KTS and we expect that all students attend one club. It would be great if that one club was a PE club!
Clubs include, but are not limited to:
- Basketball
- Football
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Rounders
- Hockey
- Netball
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Dance
- Gymnastic
- Running
What sort of careers can this subject lead to?
N/A
What does student work look like in this subject at this level?
N/A
How does this subject support a broad and balanced curriculum, meeting the needs of all students, and developing traditional core skills?
Students study a rich variety of different activities and also experience different roles within sport e.g. performer, coach or official.
How does this subject promote creativity, critical thinking, practice, perseverance and resilience, and making links?
Critical thinking is developed when students have to use tactics and strategies to outwit opponents to win or overcome a particular challenge or scenario.
