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P.E.
Aims of the department
At R.G.S. we aim to provide enjoyment, pleasure and personal satisfaction through a wide variety of sports and activities both in curriculum and extra curricular time. We feel that not only is it important to encourage potential in PE at whatever standard, but that the development in the belief in the physiological value of exercise to improve physical fitness and well being is tantamount to the development of a well coordinated and confident person. Social awareness, tolerance and reliability are life skills important to living and working in the mix of society. We believe that by developing the ability to plan, perform and evaluate, we are able to provide a platform to encourage self worth and value the contribution of others.
Facing challenging situations and the development of qualities such as perseverance, initiative and endurance are addressed in the learning of technical skills and experiencing different roles in a variety of physical activities. This is further enhanced by a residential course in Outdoor Education undertaken by Y9 pupils.
The wide and varied programme offered to the students throughout their school years aims to encourage post school participation in physical activities, promoting a healthy and stimulating life style for their future.
Sixth Form
Examination course details and assessment: OCR Physical Education (AS: H154 and A level: H554).
AS Unit 1: An introduction to Physical Education: Anatomy and Physiology, Acquiring Movement Skills and Socio Cultural studies relating to participation in physical activity. Unit 2: Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education.
Unit1 is assessed in an examination of 2 hours and is worth 60% of the AS. Unit 2 is a practically assessed unit and has a 40% weighting.
A2 Unit 3: Principles and Concepts across different areas of Physical Education; the options studied might include: Historical Studies, Comparative Studies, including an examination and comparison of the organisation of sport in the UK, Australia and the USA, Sports Psychology, Biomechanics and Exercise and Sports Physiology.
Unit 4: The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education.
Unit 3 is assessed in an examination of 2 hours 30 minutes and has a weighting of 35% of the A level. Unit 4 is a practically assessed unit which has a weighting of 15% of the A level.
6th Form Games Afternoon
PE in the sixth form is optional. Choices in the winter and spring terms include hockey (mixed), rugby, football, netball, badminton and swimming and in the summer tennis, cricket, athletics and rounders. Students in the L6th are also given the opportunity to gain the Community Sports Leaders Award which is a nationally recognised qualification and contributes towards UCAS points.
In addition, students can opt to follow the R.L.S.S. Pool Lifeguard Certificate which is completed out of curriculum time.
Key Stage 3
