Physical Education/Sport

Director of Study

Assistant Director of Study

Teachers

Mr E Riley

Mr P Rough

Miss N Watson

Miss O Powell

Supported by

Academic Mentor - Mr S Griffiths

Academic Mentor/technician - Miss R Harwood-Bellis

Physical Education at Stockport School

Students will realise sporting potential and develop fitness and confidence through enjoyment and participation.

Key Stage 3 PE curriculum

Students will undertake the following units during KS3;

Unit 1 Developing & understanding active lifestyles through fitness activities

Unit 2 Developing responsibility and problem solving through team games

Unit 3 Developing confidence through net activities

Unit 4 Developing resilience and competition through interhouse

Unit 5 Developing self-motivation through athletics

Unit 6 Developing creativity through dance & gymnastics

There is an extensive range of enrichment physical activities which students are encouraged to get involved in.  We also have a number of teams which students can represent the school in, alongside a number of house sporting competitions which are held regularly throughout the year.

Key Stage 4

All Key Stage 4 pupils can participate in core lessons, enrichment activities and represent school in a variety of different sports.

For those who wish to study sport further we offer GCSE PE, BTEC Sport & BTEC Dance

BTEC Sport

Component 1 – Preparing participants to take part in sport and physical activity

Component 2 – Taking part and improving other participants’ sporting performance

Component 3 – Developing Fitness to Improve other participants’ performance in sport and physical activity.

BTEC Dance

Component 1 – Exploring the Performing Arts

Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts

Component 3 – Responding to a Brief

GCSE PE

Paper1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport

What's assessed

Applied anatomy and physiology

Movement analysis

Physical training

Use of data

Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport

What's assessed

Sports psychology

Socio-cultural influences

Health, fitness and well-being

Use of data

Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport

What's assessed

Practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer (one in a team activity, one in an individual activity and a third in either a team or in an individual activity). Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity - coursework

Enrichment opportunities

We have many opportunities for students to be involved in a variety of enrichment activities. These do change throughout the year too. Students are rewarded for attendance to enrichment 

Representing school

We are fortunate to be able to field numerous teams and individuals to represent school. We take part in multiple borough and regional events

Homework 

KS3 homework is set regularly during each half term and is focused on the activities students are engaged in lessons

KS4 homework is set weekly and includes compulsory and extra credit tasks based on the exam course being studied

Equipment required

Full school PE kit. 

Optional GCSE/BTEC PE kit available to purchase.

BTEC question book & GCSE PE revision guide available

Useful Contacts

Director of PE/Sport: J.Howarth@stockport.stockport.sch.uk