Core Physical Education

In S5 and S6 Pupils will choose activities from a list of Options displayed on the PE noticeboards. These options change every 3 Weeks and offer a broad scope of team and individual games and activities as follows.

Rugby, Hockey, Gymnastics, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Fitness, Dance,Social Dance, Badminton, Netball, Swimming, Athletics, Softball, Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee, Girls Rugby, Lacrosse, Golf, Beach Volleyball and Cycling.

In S5, games are compulsory and in S6 pupils opt into the games programme. Both year groups have an opportunity to elect two afternoons of games.

Intermediate 2 Physical Education

The Intermediate 2 course is designed to give pupils the opportunity to study their performance in more depth and to acquire the skills necessary to gain insights into how personal performance can be improved.

Entrance Requirement

If you have a poor record of no kit in core or Standard Grade PE then you should not apply to take this course.

S5  General level at Standard Grade with all 3 components at 3 minimum.
S6  As S5, non Standard Grade at departmental discretion.

Course Descriptor

Two integrated, but individually assessed units form the course:

Practical Performance

Two activities which are agreed at the start of the course, normally taken from a short list of Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball and Swimming. (Please note: Swimming is a compulsory part of the course.)

The Analysis and Development of Performance

a)  Preparation of the Body.
b)  Skills and Techniques.
c)  Structures and Strategies.
This is assessed by an external examination, of 2 hours duration.

 

The Work of the Course

This is an academic PE course with a strong empahasis on classroom work to learn the theory of improving our sporting performance. There are often 4 theory periods and one practical period.

In class all pupils will participate in 4 practical activities in order to gain practical knowledge and experience. Classroom sessions will focus on the theoretical aspects of the course through a variety of resources - video analysis, internet based research, observation techniques and book work theory and revision.

At home pupils are encouraged to supplement the practical and theory sessions with research on their own. Set textbooks can help here and homework exercises based on each concept can support the themes explored and allow the pupils to answer questions based on their own experience. Pupils can draw from their experiences in other sports and are encouraged to draw parallels from these experiences. Internet based research on topics, structured analysis of televised sports and development in a range of sports will assist in the overall knowledge base required for successful completion of this course.

Assessment

Final Grade:  Practical Performance  50        External Exam  50

You cannot pass the course without passing the theory unit.

Possible progression to: Higher Physical Education

Higher Physical Education

The Higher is designed to provide an opportunity for extensive and rigorous study in Physical Education.

Entrance Requirement

If you have a poor record of no kit in core or Standard Grade PE then you should not apply to take this course.

S5  Credit at Standard Grade with KU and EV 2 minimum.
S6  As S5, non Standard Grade PE at departmental discretion; Intermediate 2.

Course Descriptor

Two integrated, but individually assessed units form the course:

Practical Performance

Two activities which are agreed at the start of the course, normally taken from a short list of Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball and Swimming. (Please note: Swimming is a compulsory part of the course.)

The Analysis and Development of Performance

a) Preparation of the Body
b) Skills and Techniques
c) Structures and Strategies
This is assessed in the external exam, of 2½ hours duration.

The Work of the Course

This is an academic PE course with a strong empahasis on classroom work. For example, there is often 4 theory periods and one practical.

In class all pupils will participate in 4 practical activities in order to gain practical knowledge and experience. Other activities may be used to explore key concepts but will not be used for practical assessments. The course uses a variety of teaching areas - gym, assembly hall, playing fields and swimming pool. In addition, classroom sessions will focus on the theoretical aspects of the course through a variety of resources - video analysis, internet based research, observation techniques and book work theory and revision.

At home pupils are encouraged to supplement the practical sessions with research of their own on key concepts. Set textbooks can help here and homework exercises based on each concept can support the themes explored and allow the pupils to answer questions based on their own experience. Pupils can draw from their experiences in other sports and are encouraged to draw parallels from these experiences. Internet based research on topics, structured analysis of televised sports and development in a range of sports will assist in the overall knowledge base required for successful completion of this course.

Assessment

Final Grade:  Practical Performance  40        External Exam  60

You cannot pass the course without passing the theory unit.

Possible progression to: the world of work or courses at college or university.

Sports Leadership

SPORTS  LEADERS  UK - LEVEL  2

The Level 2 award in Community Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables candidates to independently lead small groups of people in sport and recreational activities. The qualification teaches leadership skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of sport. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.

Course Descriptor

The course consists of 8 units of work:

1    Contribute to organising and delivering a sports activity session
2    Establish and maintain a safe sporting activity
3    Understanding the structure of sport and recreation at local, regional and national level
4    Understand and lead fitness sessions
5    Demonstrate principles and practice in running sporting events and competitions
6    Demonstrate principles and practice in adapting sports activities
7    Plan a series of appropriate sporting activities
8    Demonstrate leadership skills in the community

The Work of the Course

In class pupils undertake the practical and theory aspects of the course. Completion of log book as assessment tool. Partnership with cluster primary schools to develop leadership skills through working with primary pupils. All candidates must successfully gain a first aid qualification. Pupils should only take this course on the understanding they will work with primary age pupils and must be very responsible.

At home a minimum of 10 hours of voluntary leadership to be completed, away from the school leadership sessions, ie, at a local club. Planning and preparation for leadership sessions.

Possible progression to National Governing Body Awards, NC related courses