Physical Education

Intent & Purpose

A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness, care and respect. We aim to ensure that all pupils:  

  • develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities  

  • are physically active for sustained periods of time 

  •  engage in competitive sports and activities  

  • lead healthy, active lives

 

Implementation & Learning

At MYP level: Pupils should build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in key stages 1 and 2, become more competent, confident and expert in their techniques, and apply them across different sports and physical activities. They should understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others’ work. They should develop the confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life, and understand and apply the long-term health benefits of physical activity. 

At KS4 level: Pupils should tackle complex and demanding physical activities. They should get involved in a range of activities that develops personal fitness and promotes an active, healthy lifestyle. 

 

International Mindedness and British Values

British values are taught a number of ways in Physical Education lessons, from teaching tolerance and respect through team work and sportsmanship, to the rule of law, where students explore the many rules and regulations of the sports they participate in.  

KS3 - MYP Programme of study

Term and duration

Unit Title

Module title 

Global context

Key concept

Related concepts

Statement of Inquiry

Assessment objectives 

AtL skills

IB learner profile 

M1 12 weeks

 

M1 12 weeks

L1 6 weeks

 

L1/L2 6 weeks

UNIT 1

INVASION GAMES

Rugby 

Hockey 

Football 

Fairness and development

 

Communication

 

Interaction and perspectives

For a team to function effectively, all team members must know the laws of the game to interact and communicate efficiently and clearly.

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

 

Communication

Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication

Communicators 

Principled 

M2 L1 12 weeks

 

UNIT 1

NET GAMES

Netball

 

Basketball

 

 

 

Fairness and development

 

Communication

 

Interaction and systems 

Clear systems of communication and interactions develops effective individuals and teams.

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

Communication skills

Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication

 

 

Communicators 

Caring 

M1

6 weeks 

UNIT 2

HEALTH RELATED EXERCISE

 

Cross country

Fitness

Scientific and technical innovation 

 

Change 

 

Environment and energy 

How does our body change as we adapt to our environment and improve our energy? How can we use technical innovation to track this?

B: Planning for Performance

C: Applying and performing

D: Reflecting and improving performance

 

Self-management

Demonstrate persistence and perseverance 

 

Research

Process data and reports 

Inquirers 

 

Reflective 

 

L1/L2

6 weeks 

UNIT 3

AESTHETICS 

Dance

Gymnastics

Trampolining 

Personal and cultural expression

 

Relationships

 

Movement and refinement 

"There may be people with more creativity and competency than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”  Why is perseverance vital in sport?

 

 

 

B: Planning for performance

C: Applying and performing

D: Reflecting and improving performance

Social skills

Delegate and share responsibility for decision making

Manage and resolve conflicts 

Work collaboratively in teams

Give and receive meaningful feedback 

Open-minded

 

Reflective 

6 weeks 

UNIT 3

RACKET SPORTS

Table tennis

Badminton

Tennis 

Personal and cultural expression

 

Relationships

 

Movement

Personal expression and movement impacts on performance

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

 

Social skills

Give and receive meaningful feedback 

Knowledgeable 

 

Reflective

S1 S2

 

6-12 weeks 

UNIT 4

STRIKING AND FIELDING

Cricket 

Softball

Rounders 

Scientific and technical innovation

 

Identity and culture

 

Refinement and interaction

 

 

Striking and fielding skills need refinement in order to generate risks and understand consequences, developing positional identities.

 

 

C: Applying and performing

 

Social skills 

Delegate and share responsibility for decision making

Manage and resolve conflicts 

Work collaboratively in teams

 

Balanced 

 

Risk-takers 

S1 S2

6-12 weeks 

UNIT 4 

TRACK AND FIELD

Athletics 

Identities and relationships 

 

Development

 

Adaptation 

Development and advances in technology create opportunities and challenges in equal measure

 

C: Applying and performing

 

Self-management

Demonstrate persistence and perseverance 

Practise delaying gratification 

Open-minded

 

Risk-takers

 

Term and duration

Unit Title

Module title 

Global context

Key concept

Related concepts

Statement of Inquiry

Assessment objectives 

AtL skills

IB learner profile 

M1 12 weeks

 

M1 12 weeks

L1 6 weeks

 

L1/L2 6 weeks

UNIT 1

INVASION GAMES 

Rugby 

Hockey 

Football 

Fairness and development

 

Communication

 

Interaction and perspectives

Participants in sport can bring different perspectives to the development and application of rules.

 

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

 

Communication

Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication

Communicators 

Principled 

M2 L1 12 weeks

 

UNIT 1

NET GAMES

Netball

 

Basketball

 

Fairness and development

 

Communication

 

Interaction and systems 

Communication and interactions within team systems allows for both security and freedom.

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

Communication skills

Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication

 

 

Communicators 

Caring 

M1

6 weeks 

UNIT 2

HEALTH RELATED EXERCISE

 

Cross country Fitness

Scientific and technical innovation 

 

Change 

 

Environment and energy 

How can HRE help performers in other sports and environments?

 

 

B: Planning for Performance

C: Applying and performing

D: Reflecting and improving performance

 

Self-management

Demonstrate persistence and perseverance 

 

Research

Process data and reports 

Inquirers 

 

Reflective 

 

L1/L2

6 weeks 

UNIT 3

AESTHETICS

Dance

Gymnastics

Trampolining 

Personal and cultural expression

 

Relationships

 

Movement and refinement 

“To uncover your true potential, first find your own limits, then have the courage to blow past them.” Why are your strengths and weaknesses not any more important than others?

B: Planning for performance

C: Applying and performing

D: Reflecting and improving performance

Social skills

Delegate and share responsibility for decision making

Manage and resolve conflicts 

Work collaboratively in teams

Give and receive meaningful feedback 

Open-minded

 

Reflective 

6 weeks 

UNIT 3

RACKET SPORTS 

Table tennis

Badminton

Tennis 

Personal and cultural expression 

 

Relationships

 

Movement 

The development of skills requires correct movement patterns and a good relationship with your doubles partner.

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

 

Social skills

Give and receive meaningful feedback 

Knowledgeable 

 

Reflective

S1 S2

 

6-12 weeks 

UNIT 4

STRIKING AND FIELDING

Cricket 

Softball

Rounders 

Scientific and technical innovation

 

Identity and culture

 

Refinement and interaction

How are skills transferred to and from other sports and how?

 

C: Applying and performing

 

Social skills 

Delegate and share responsibility for decision making

Manage and resolve conflicts 

Work collaboratively in teams

 

Balanced 

 

Risk-takers 

S1 S2

6-12 weeks 

UNIT 4 

TRACK AND FIELD

Athletics 

Identities and relationships 

 

Development

 

Adaptation 

Why is the history, present and future of the Olympic and Paralympic games important to the identity and development of a country?

 

C: Applying and performing

 

Self-management

Demonstrate persistence and perseverance 

Practise delaying gratification 

Open-minded

 

Risk-takers

 

Term and duration

Unit Title

Module title 

Global context

Key concept

Related concepts

Statement of Inquiry

Assessment objectives 

AtL skills

IB learner profile 

M1 12 weeks

 

M1 12 weeks

L1 6 weeks

 

L1/L2 6 weeks

UNIT 1

INVASION GAMES 

Rugby 

Hockey 

Football 

Fairness and development

 

Communication

 

Interaction and perspectives

What makes an effective system of communication during game play?

 

 

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

 

Communication

Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication

Communicators 

Principled 

M2 L1 12 weeks

 

UNIT 1

NET GAMES

Netball

 

Basketball

 

Fairness and development

 

Communication

 

Interaction and systems 

Umpires who communicate and interact clearly with performers promotes a just system.

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

Communication skills

Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication

 

 

Communicators 

Caring 

M1

6 weeks 

UNIT 2

HEALTH RELATED EXERCISE

 

Cross country

Fitness

Scientific and technical innovation 

 

Change 

 

Environment and energy 

How can changes in our heart rate demonstrate our fitness level?

B: Planning for Performance

C: Applying and performing

D: Reflecting and improving performance

 

Self-management

Demonstrate persistence and perseverance 

 

Research

Process data and reports 

Inquirers 

 

Reflective 

 

L1/L2

6 weeks 

UNIT 3

AESTHETICS

Dance

Gymnastics

Trampolining 

Personal and cultural expression

 

Relationships

 

Movement and refinement 

“In life, there is no such thing as impossible; it’s always possible.”  How can equipment increase the value in your performance?

B: Planning for performance

C: Applying and performing

D: Reflecting and improving performance

Social skills

Delegate and share responsibility for decision making

Manage and resolve conflicts 

Work collaboratively in teams

Give and receive meaningful feedback 

Open-minded

 

Reflective 

6 weeks 

UNIT 3

RACKET SPORTS

Table tennis

Badminton

Tennis 

Personal and cultural expression 

 

Relationships

 

Movement 

How can the relationship between our personal expression and movements lead us to be successful in a match? 

A: Knowing and understanding

C: Applying and performing

 

Social skills

Give and receive meaningful feedback 

Knowledgeable 

 

Reflective

S1 S2

 

6-12 weeks 

UNIT 4

STRIKING AND FIELDING

Cricket 

Softball

Rounders 

Scientific and technical innovation

 

Identity and culture

 

Refinement and interaction

 

Should both genders be able to play rounders, softball and baseball together? Can Development and advances in technology create opportunities and challenges in equal measure?

C: Applying and performing

 

Social skills 

Delegate and share responsibility for decision making

Manage and resolve conflicts 

Work collaboratively in teams

 

Balanced 

 

Risk-takers

S1 S2

6-12 weeks 

UNIT 4 

TRACK AND FIELD

Athletics 

Identities and relationships 

 

Development

 

Adaptation 

How are sports adapted to make them more exciting for media purposes?

 

 

C: Applying and performing

 

Self-management

Demonstrate persistence and perseverance 

Practise delaying gratification 

Open-minded

 

Risk-takers

 

KS4

At GCSE level, we follow the Edexcel Physical Education GCSE exam board. Students have four theory lessons, and two practical GCSE theory lessons a week. Please see the link below for the Edexcel Physical Education specification.  

Sports leaders - Alongside the GCSE course we also offer a Level 2 Sports Leaders UK course. This involves a combination of theoretical lessons, and practical leadership. We attend sporting events with local primary schools and take part in primary PE lessons. For the specification please click the link below. 

Core PE - In Year 10 and 11, students are offered a variety of sports to participate in during their CORE PE lessons. Students enjoy having more choice over the sports they take part in. Lessons are usually structured with a warm-up, some drills-based practice, and competitive games.

CAS/Extra Curricular activities

We have an extensive list of extra-curricular sports clubs at Hockerill. Please see the full clubs list. Like other schools, we follow competitive seasons, but also offer several recreational clubs. Our clubs are before College, during lunchtime, and after College. We also run a large fixtures programme for multiple sports and attend all local district competitions. We also attend several National competitions throughout the academic year.  

We have an annual Sports Awards dinner, where we celebrate the years sporting achievements including individual and team colours and trophies.