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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.

Subject Key Concepts - Year 10             

#1 Reviewing         #2 Organising   

#3 Communicating          #4 Adapting

In year 10 PE, our big question is ‘What makes a PE student effective?’ The answer in year 10 is to develop Problem Solving and Leadership whilst giving students a guided choice in their sporting activities. We will work on the above key concepts to give students the opportunity to develop this.

Please click here for Subject Key Concepts.

Subject Key Concepts - Year 11

     # Choice             # Recreation     

#Breadth             #Competition

In year 11 PE, our big question is ‘What makes a PE student effective?’ The answer in year 11 is to develop Lifelong Participation whilst giving students a choice in their sporting activities. We will work on the above key concepts to give student’s the opportunity to develop this.

Please click here for Subject Key Concepts.

Curriculum Overview for the Year 

Term Topic / Key Concepts   Specific Knowledge Specific skills Autumn Term During each term students select an activity that they would like to participate in.   In Year 10, our focus is on breadth, with structured choice as students select activities from different pathways.   Our focus at Year 10 is to develop:   Problem solving (involving reviewing and adapting) – develop strategies to overcome specific challenges/situations Leadership (involving organising and communication) – develop verbal and non-verbal skills when organising a group of students   In Year 11, students are given greater freedom with regard to the choices that they select.   Our focus at Year 11 is to develop:   Lifelong participation – find that one activity that a student enjoys participating in into their adult life Students will develop:   ·        Their ability to use tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in team and individual sports/activities    ·        Their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports,[for example, athletics and gymnastics], or other physical activities [for example, dance]   ·        Their ability to work with others to develop their ability to communicate and lead others effectively.   ·        Their fitness and appreciate the importance of being healthy and fit as they embark on the journey of life.      Spring Term Summer Term

Useful documents:

Please click here for a PDF of curriculum overview.

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.

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?

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How can parents/carers support students’ learning?

Encourage you to consistently bring your kit and engage in physical activity in your spare time

What 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?

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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?

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What does student work look like in this subject at this level?

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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.

How does this subject encourage enrichment and the development of cultural capital, deep learning, and inclusivity?

All students are openly encouraged and expected to participate in all activities in order to experience the amazing health benefits that sport has to offer.  The rich variety in activities also mean that ‘traditional’ sports are experienced by all genders e.g. mixed trampolining and girls’ football.