Park Community School | Physical Eduation

Teaching and Learning in PE

PE lessons will take many forms which will engage and challenge students. PE teachers will use a combination of drill and game approaches to ensuring that students understand the requirements of certain sports and physical activities. Key skills such as leadership, teamwork and positive communication are encouraged throughout, and students will frequently be expected to problem solve as part of a group to overcome a scenario provided to them.

Students who want to improve further will be encouraged to attend extra-curricular opportunities, and at times be asked to represent the school across a number of sports. Those students that are outstanding performers may be asked to take on leadership roles within lessons, with the opportunity to be part of the sports ambassador programme.

Assessment and Feedback

Key Stage 3:

Multiple choice testing will take place half termly with structured end of unit/topic teacher assessment, focusing on specific theory content which is mapped across the year to establish a basic understanding of key elements (muscles, body systems, components of fitness and methods of training). Teacher assessment will also be conducted half termly to assess practical performance in each discipline.

Feedback is given as regular verbal feedback throughout practical lessons. Students will be able to identify working levels and how to improve through verbal feedback and practical application. Models are used through teacher and student demonstrations enabling improvement of performance analysis.

Core PE

Practical Assessments
Frequent verbal feedback given to all students from both teaching staff and coaching from peers.
End of half term moderation week to assess in formal conditions the application of skill and understanding.
Use of iPads in small groups to self review and assess performance.
Use of practical exam board criteria to grade skill level.

Multiple Choice Testing
Once a term.
Content delivered to all groups through practical - relating to BTEC criteria and link to real world context.
Students are given a list of topics to revise through on HW forum and hand outs.
Follow up activities - class led and idividual.
Revision drop-in sessions.

Key Stage 4:

Online exams are completed in BTEC Sport by students to ensure unit achievement this is through developed knowledge from KS3 theory input. Practical assessment is completed through BTEC criteria of Pass / Merit in relation to performance and application of skills within practise and competitive situations.

A tracker is used throughout every lesson for immediate feedback on progress to course / unit completion and to what grade. Students can reflect on current working grade compared to projection and are able to then implement feedback and next step criteria effectively. Further feedback takes place after students have completed units of work at the end of each term/deadline which they are then issued this feedback form and 15 days to implement improvements.

Regular feedback is given in books and on summative assessment forms at the end of units/assignments. It is also seen every lesson through verbal diagnostic conversations with suggested improvements. Books show specific feedback which stretch the level of understanding which is also specific to the attainment criteria for that task. Exemplar assignments are used throughout the course to promote independence and implementation of I do, you do, and we do. This is measured through progress on the class tracker and shown in improved work within portfolios.

Year 9-11 examination PE

Practical Assessments
Frequent verbal feedback.
Use of iPads to compare performance to high level performance.
Self analysis of performance.
Half term assessment and moderation weeks.
Use of practical exam board criteria to grade skill level.

Testing and Coursework
Online tests for unit content.
Mocks used (paper based) to assess retention of cotent.
Strict course work deadlines, marking and resubmission (15 day window)
Assessment tracked and displayed to students to see progress and current attainment score/grade.
Feedback given in books and through summative assessment forms.

Participation

All students are given the opportunity to participate in after school clubs, irrelevant of their experience or ability.

The department have been recognised by National School Sports Awards gaining both Silver and Gold Awards for their sporting opportunities for young people over the last two years.

Our fitness clubs run every evening with an average of 20 students attending each session. We participate in area competitions/leagues with teams for each year group in the following sports; Netball, Football. Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Cross Country, Badminton and Dodgeball.

Destinations

Our subject has seen an increase in not only student enjoyment but student successes over recent years. There has been a considerable increase in the number of students who continue to study sports related qualifications after Park at either Havant or Southdowns Colleges.

The department has very positive relationships with various further education and higher education facilities (Havant, Southdowns and Chichester University). This enables the opportunity for many young people study of sports courses to continue to develop and the ability to work within our team on placements.

We have recently accommodated 2 previous Park Community students who are currently studying a degree in ‘Physical Education in Secondary Years’ at Chichester University, with a plan to then complete PGCE qualifications in PE. We have also worked with an additional 6 students studying ‘BTEC Level 3 in Sport and Fitness’ at Southdowns through work experiences enabling them to enrich their university applications with in school experience.

Student Voice

“PE at Park is so different to my old school. The PE teachers have fun with you and join in to help you play better sometimes. They tell you how to improve, let your friends give feedback and we use the iPads to watch professions and compare ourselves. I really like all the clubs we can do after school as well. I am going to join the Football and Basketball teams” Alfie Year 7

“I enjoy PE because we can develop skills in our chosen sports and develop our overall health. We can see how much we have improved with fitness testing.” Asha Year 9

“I really like that I got to choose the types of activities I complete. I chose HRE, health related exercise. I have really liked doing Aerobics and Zumba because I enjoy independent activities a lot more then invasion games”. Chloe Year 9

“Within PE we are always very active. The PE department push you to work hard but in a positive way. They reward us loads for hard work and celebrate our achievements in assemblies, on social media, display boards and in assemblies all the time. I really like that because it feels good to know your effort is noticed”. Jake Year 8

“Theory lessons are demanding. You are given sporting scenarios and assignments that relate to them. Then you learn a lot of content through the PE department in theory and practical lessons which will help you to apply it to the assignment set. This is marked and you get opportunities to improve these. You always know the grade you are working at and its clear how you can improve. I like the link that is made between the practical and theory lessons”. Ben Year 11

Dictionary of Terms

Assessment/Command Word	Definition
Pass Command Words
List	Write a list of the main items (not sentences).
State	Point out or list the main features.
Define	To state the meaning of something using the correct terms.
Identify	Give all the basic facts which relate to a topic.
Outline	Write a clear description but without going into too much detail.
Demonstrate	Show that you can do a particular activity or skill.
Explain	Make your point clear by providing sufficient detail.
Describe	Give a clear, straightforward description which includes all of the main points.
Summarise	Write down or articulate briefly the main points or essential features
Merit Command Words
Discuss	To present an argument for and against.
Explain	Give logical reasons to support your view.
Describe	Give a full description including details of all the relevant features.
Demonstrate	Prove you can carry out a more complex activity.
Analyse	Identify the factors that apply, and state how these are linked and how each of them relates to the topic.
Justify	Give reasons for the points you are marking so that the marker knows how you arrived at that conclusion.
Suggest	Give your own ideas and thoughts.
Distinction Command Words
Assess	Evaluate in terms of advantages and disadvantages.
Analyse	Identify several relevant factors, show how they are linked, and explain the importance of each.
Evaluate	Bring together all of your information and make a judgement on the importance or success of something.
Recommend	Suggest changes or improvements.
Make recommendations	Make relevant and appropriate suggestions; usually for improvement.
Select and demonstrate	Select several relevant examples or pieces of related evidence which clearly support the arguments you are making. This may include showing particular practical skills.
Review	Consider each factor in turn, providing a description and explanation of their uses, strengths and weaknesses, making recommendations.

Full Dictionary - Gloassary - Key Words

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Additional Opportunities

Extra Curricular Sporting Opportunities

After Park PE - what's next?

PE Department handbook

BTEC Specifications

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