Physical Education

AS and A Level Physical Education

What will be taught?
 
The new AS and A level Physical Education specification is now taught through four sections, rather than six. PHED1 and PHED2 are completed in the AS year (Yr 12), and PHED3 and PHED 4 is completed in the A2 year (Yr13).

Year 12

PHED1 looks into the opportunities for, and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. Key factors are the definitions of health, fitness and exercise and how nutrition and diet can promote well being and an active life. Students will learn about the pulmonary functions of the body, gaseous exchange and the cardiac processes. Movement analysis is also important alongside the anatomical structure of the body, muscles, joints and the skeleton.
PHED1 also deals with applied exercise physiology in relation to how we measure fitness and acquire skills. There will be an in depth look into to roles of governing bodies, sports councils and trusts, and how sport has been developed over the centuries.

PHED2 is the coursework component of the AS section of the course. Candidates will perform, analyse and evaluate the execution of core skills/techniques in isolation and in structured practice as either a player or performer and in an adopted role or two adopted roles.

Year 13

PHED3 is the first section of the A level year. It is based around the ability of the student to optimise performance and evaluate contemporary issues within sport. To start with the focus will be on the physiological intrinsic factors of an athlete; i.e. the energy systems, muscles, circulatory system and how we train them. Secondly we look into the psychological factors affecting performance such as aggression, confidence, motivation, anxiety and arousal and how we can optimise all levels to ensure the best returns.
PHED3 also deals with the contemporary influences of current affairs within the sporting world. These can include mega events and their political and financial considerations, drugs and their effects on sports, commercialism and the media.

PHED4 allows the candidates to assess their own strengths and weaknesses in a given sport and suggest causes and the appropriate corrective measures needed to enhance performance.

How will the theory be taught?

All theory will be done through classroom based tuition using the current textbook alongside power-point lessons, bullet-pointing all main subject areas. In year 12 the theory part of the course will be run over five lessons per week (3.75 hrs). In year 13 theory will take between 3 and 6 lessons per week.

How will the practical be taught?

There will be on average one to three practical sessions during year 12 and 13, covering coursework required areas within their chosen sport.

How will it be examined?

The exams are set by AQA.
The AS written exam will be 2 hours long, scored out of 84 and represent 60% of the overall AS mark and 30% of the overall A level mark.
The practical will be assessed as stated above and be scored out of 100 marks representing 40% of the overall AS grade, and 20% of the overall A level grade.

The A level written exam will be 2 hours long, scored out of 84 and represent 30% of the overall A level mark.
The practical will be assessed as stated above and be scored out of 120 marks representing 20% of the overall A level grade.

When will the coursework start?

The coursework will start in January (year 12, followed by year 13) for both the AS and A level components.

How should the coursework be presented.

The AS coursework can be supplied in written or visual form as stated by the AQA examining board. The A level coursework will be supplied using both written and visual formats.

What support is given?

Support is given by the teacher.

How is it marked?

The coursework is marked by the teacher then samples are forwarded to the external moderators as required. The practical elements are graded by the teacher and also assessed by an external moderator. The written paper is marked externally.
GCSE Physical Education

What will be taught?
 
The GCSE programme enables students to get a better grasp of how sport and exercise affect the population on a local, national and international level. The syllabus explores the definitions of physical activity in all its forms and the principles behind training for everyday events and obstacles through to the elite world of sport and professional development. The course is aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding both theoretically and practically. Every half term pupils will be tested on the theoretical sessions they have taken so as to establish their personal strengths and weaknesses. This is harder to measure on the practical side though they will be fitness tested on a regular basis in order to quantify progression. Although the main focus of the GCSE is the final examinations, both practical and theory, at the end of year 11, students will need to complete various items of coursework and perform assessed sessions during their time in year 10.

Year 10 and 11

Unit 1 entitled ‘Knowledge and Understanding for the Active Participant’ will be the theoretical side of the qualification culminating in a 1.5hr exam in May 2011. The exam will be marked out of 80 and constitute 40 percent of the final grade.

The unit will look at many aspects of sport and physical activity at a local, national and international level. The components of fitness will be examined along with the means to enhance them using various recognized methods and principles.

The anatomical side of sport will be looked at in depth, principally focusing on the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems, whilst also touching on the psychological necessities required in amateur and professional sport.

The remainder of unit 1 will pass on knowledge as to how to allow the participant to make informed decisions about getting involved in a lifetime of healthy physical activities and the social and cultural factors affecting choice and opportunity within the country.

Unit 2 will be based around practical aspects and the participants ability to learn new skills, both performance orientated and in an umpire and coaching capacity. Unit 2 will make up the last 60 percent of the course and will be monitored and graded from September 2009 all the way through until final assessment in the months preceding the final examination. It will be an ongoing assessment of the student’s capabilities to acquire new skills and abilities whilst having the opportunity to achieve good grades without having the entire grade based solely around their own performance in sport. Participants choose four activities ranging from dance through to surfing, skiing to horse riding and rugby through to rounders, in which to base their practical assessment.    

 

How will the theory be taught?

All theory will be done through classroom based tuition using the current textbook alongside power-point lessons, bullet-pointing all main subject areas. In year 10 the theory part of the course will be run over two lessons per week (1.5 hrs). In year 11 the theory lessons will alternate between 1, 2 or 3 lessons depending on coursework timetables and revision requirements.

How will the practical be taught?

There will be three practical sessions during year 10 (2.25hrs) covering circuits, warm up / cool downs, netball, hockey, rounders, dance, and many others. In year 11 these will alternate through 2, 3 or 4 practical sessions depending on coursework and assessed physical requirements.

How will it be examined?

The exams are set by AQA.
The written exam will be 1 hour 30 minutes long, scored out of 80 and represent 40% of the overall mark.
The practical  will be assessed as stated above and be scored out of 90 marks representing 60% of the overall grade.

When will the coursework start?

The practical sessions will be assessed throughout the two years. The written coursework and personal exercise profile will be assessed from September in the second year (year 11), through to the February half term, a total of 22 weeks (5-6 weeks holiday, 16-17 weeks school based).

How should the coursework be presented.

AQA supply the PEP template and this is given to the girls in the first week of the year 11 September term.

What support is given?

Support is given by the teacher.

How is it marked?

The coursework is marked by the teacher then samples are forwarded to the external moderators as required. The practical elements are graded by the teacher and also assessed by an external moderator. The written paper is marked externally.

Year 10 & 11 Physical Education – non GCSE

Year 11 is a key time for physical development and physical education. This year Hurst Lodge aims to develop year 11’s knowledge and understanding of sport. We also wish to impart the meaning of fair play and encourage teamwork as well as individual creativity and responsibility.  This is the time when young ladies are most susceptible to dropping out of sport due to a variety of reasons. With an all inclusive policy, we hope that all pupils will be able to experience a healthy combination of fun, excitement, competition and fitness development. Six main sports will be played over the year within the PE lessons, hopefully providing at least one sport that each individual will fully get involved with. There will however be options to pursue less mainstream sports such as skiing, wakeboarding and mountain biking, as these are sometimes as important in the development of social and cultural issues and growth as participation is within the more mainstream sports and physical activities. Finally, for the first time, all students will be able to actually monitor their own fitness, through testing them in the first half term of the year, any time throughout that academic year, and definitely within the last half term of the year. Cardio-Vascular fitness, heart rate, lung capacity and strength can be mapped in order for all pupils to get an understanding of how they progress over a given period of time. We aim to promote a healthy way of living alongside a fun and interesting environment.

Sept – Oct = lifesaving, hockey, netball
Oct – Dec = hockey, netball, soccer

Jan – Apr =  hockey, netball, soccer

Apr – July = rounders, swimming, athletics

Year 9 Physical Education

Year 9 is a key time for physical development and physical education. This year Hurst Lodge aims to develop year 9’s knowledge and understanding of sport. We also wish to impart the meaning of fair play and encourage teamwork as well as individual creativity and responsibility. With an all inclusive policy, every pupil will be able to experience a healthy combination of fun, excitement, competition and fitness development. Six main sports will be played over the year within the PE lessons, hopefully providing at least one sport that each individual will fully get involved with. Additionally, there will also be ‘taster’ sessions, one every half term, to introduce the students to some of the less main stream areas of sport and exercise. Year 9 has an emphasis on the team winning succeeding rather than the individual. The majority of the sports that we encourage within the school are team based and work on developing understanding of tactics and information processing not just internally but externally in a mixed achieving group. Finally, all students will be able to actually monitor their own fitness, through testing them in the first half term of the year, any time throughout that academic year, and definitely within the last half term of the year. Cardio-Vascular fitness, heart rate, lung capacity and strength can be mapped in order for all pupils to get an understanding of how they progress over a given period of time. We aim to promote a healthy way of living alongside a fun and interesting environment.

Sept – Oct = lifesaving, hockey, netball
Oct – Dec = hockey, netball, soccer

Jan – Apr =  hockey, netball, soccer

Apr – July = rounders, swimming, athletics

Year 8 Physical Education

Year 8 is a key time for physical development and physical education. This year Hurst Lodge aims to develop year 8’s knowledge and understanding of sport. The transition between the junior school and senior one has been made and the next step is to ensure that these students are ready to play the full sports within the boundaries of their full rules and regulations. With an all inclusive policy, every pupil will be able to experience a healthy combination of fun, excitement, competition and fitness development. Six main sports will be played over the year within the PE lessons, hopefully providing at least one sport that each individual will fully get involved with. Additionally, there will also be ‘taster’ sessions, one every half term, to introduce the students to some of the less main stream areas of sport and exercise. A primary focus in year 8 will regard their personal development on a skill based level as an integral factor in their continuing success and ability to achieve in the future. Finally, all students will be able to actually monitor their own fitness, through testing them in the first half term of the year, any time throughout that academic year, and definitely within the last half term of the year. Cardio-Vascular fitness, heart rate, lung capacity and strength can be mapped in order for all pupils to get an understanding of how they progress over a given period of time. We aim to promote a healthy way of living alongside a fun and interesting environment.

Sept – Oct = lifesaving, hockey, netball
Oct – Dec = hockey, netball, soccer

Jan – Apr =  hockey, netball, soccer

Apr – July = rounders, swimming, athletics

Year 7 Physical Education

Year 7 is a key time for physical development and physical education. This year Hurst Lodge aims to turn year 7 onto sport rather than off it. With an all inclusive policy, every pupil will be able to experience a healthy combination of fun, excitement, competition and fitness development. Six main sports will be played over the year within the PE lessons, hopefully providing at least one sport that each individual will fully get involved with. Additionally, there will also be ‘taster’ sessions, one every half term, to introduce the students to some of the less main stream areas of sport and exercise. Finally all students will be able to actually monitor their own fitness, through testing them in the first half term of the year, any time throughout that academic year, and definitely within the last half term of the year. Cardio-Vascular fitness, heart rate, lung capacity and strength can be mapped in order for all pupils to get an understanding of how they progress over a given period of time. We aim to promote a healthy way of living alongside a fun and interesting environment.

Sept – Oct = lifesaving, hockey, netball
Oct – Dec = hockey, netball, soccer

Jan – Apr =  hockey, netball, soccer

Apr – July = rounders, swimming, athletics

Junior Physical Education

The junior years are very important in relation to physical activity. It can help children interact with others, build self confidence and self esteem, and help in their physical development. At Hurst Lodge we aim to make the sporting basics fun, interesting and stimulating.
Firstly, lessons will be focused on general as well as specific motor skills such as catching, throwing, running and jumping, in order to allow development into more structured sporting environments in years 4, 5, and 6. Hurst Lodge aims to turn the junior years onto sport rather than off it. With an all inclusive policy, every pupil will be able to experience a healthy combination of fun, excitement, competition and fitness development. Six main sports will be played over the year within the PE lessons, hopefully providing at least one sport that each individual will fully get involved with. Secondly, there will also be ‘taster’ sessions, one every half term, to introduce the students to some of the less main stream areas of sport and exercise.
Thirdly, the children will learn about the psychological side of sport, albeit, on a very basic level. Pupils will learn to act and play as part of a group or team and develop trust through activity based experiences. This will help define them socially and allow them to experience success in physical activity, hopefully encouraging life long participation leading to healthy growth and a positive feeling of well-being.