Welcome to the PE Department
Our Intent
Underpinning the delivery of Physical Education within Branston Community Academy is a commitment to allow the greatest number of opportunities, for the greatest number of pupils, in the greatest number of sports possible.
High Opportunities + High numbers of Pupils + Large range of sports = Success!
Our aim is to complement and support the aims of the Academy as a whole. Our mission is to develop positive attitudes towards physical activity which will enable our children to make good healthy lifestyle choices and promote life-long participation in sport. This is with a view to increasing the range of experiences that students have, enabling them to make informed choices for the adoption of healthy and active lifestyles in adult life
We deliver a broad, multifaceted curriculum and enrichment programme that is not influenced by gender, social or economic bias. The aim of Physical Education at this Academy is to instil lifelong engagement in sport, and to embed an understanding of the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. In this regard, we are committed to developing an environment in which pupils work outside of the comfort zone, utilizing new opportunities and embracing mistakes and misconceptions as a method of improvement.
KS4 Structure
GCSE
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | PRACTICAL: Football, Dance, Netball, Swimming | PRACTICAL: Handball, Badminton, Swimming THEORY: Health & Fitness WRITTEN COURSEWORK | PRACTICAL: Athletics THEORY: Training & Sports Psychology WRITTEN COURSEWORK |
| Year 11 | THEORY: Body Systems / Sport & Society / Biomechanics | THEORY: Biomechanics / Revision PRACTICAL: Moderation Practice | THEORY: Revision PRACTICAL: Moderation |
Sport Studies
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | PRACTICAL: Football, Dance, Netball, Swimming COURSEWORK: Media in Sport | PRACTICAL: Handball, Badminton, Swimming COURSEWORK 1: Media in Sport COURSEWORK 2: Leadership | PRACTICAL: Athletics COURSEWORK: Leadership |
| Year 11 | THEORY: Exam Unit COURSEWORK: Leadership | COURSEWORK: Leadership and Revisit Media in Sport | THEORY: Re-sit (if needed) |
The specification document for this course can be found below:
KS5 Structure
A-Level PE
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 | THEORY: Sports Psychology & Sport in Society WRITTEN COURSEWORK | THEORY: Anatomy & Physiology & Sport in Society WRITTEN COURSEWORK | THEORY: Skill Acquisition & Sport in Society WRITTEN COURSEWORK |
| Year 13 | THEORY: Skill Acquisition / Biomechanics & Sport in Society | THEORY: Biomechanics & Revision PRACTICAL: Evidence HAND IN | THEORY: Revision and Exams |
Level 3 BTEC Sport - Extended Certificate
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 | Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology | Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health | |
| Year 13 | Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry Unit 6: Sports Psychology |
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Level 3 BTEC Sport - Diploma
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 | Unit 22: Investigating Business In Sport | Unit 4: Sports Leadership | Unit 23: Skill Acquisition |
| Year 13 | Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing | Unit 27: Outdoor Adventurous Activities |
Extra Curricular Activities and Clubs
We encourage all students to participate in the extra-curricular programme we offer. Our clubs and activities are designed to be inclusive for all; the broad range on offer ensures that there is something for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to get involved with. We regularly review our offer to meet the ever-changing needs of our students.
The extra-curriculum clubs and activities for the current (and previous) academic term can be found by visiting the link below.
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