Year 7
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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The work that we do in curriculum time and in extra-curricular activities during Year 7 is designed to provide all students with an opportunity to have equal access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. The intended outcome is that students will develop their maximum potential physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. Key skills and concepts, relevant to examination courses, are interwoven into the curriculum within the practical context.
Our theme for year 7 is Fair Play, Resilience and Sportsmanship
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List of topics taught
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A comprehensive range of activities are taught including;
- Games – netball, football, hockey
- Striking and Fielding – rounders, cricket
- Gymnastic activities – dance, trampolining
- Health related activity – Raising the Bar
- Sports hall and outdoor athletics
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Year 8
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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The curriculum in Year 8 builds on the content taught in Year 7 in preparation for option pathway choices made at the end of Year 8. Students are encouraged to participate as performers, coaches and officials whilst developing more complex skills and tactics within practical work. Examination themes continue to be developed across the curriculum.
Our theme for year 8 is Health and Fitness Education
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List of topics taught
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A comprehensive range of activities are taught including;
- Games - basketball, football, netball, hockey, striking and fielding
- Health related activity – fitness
- Sports hall and outdoor athletics
- Mini Personal Exercise Programme
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Year 9
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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From September 2020 our curriculum in Year 9 gives students the opportunity to study optional examination courses in GCSE or BTEC Sport. All students also continue to participate in core PE lessons where the emphasis is on encouraging students to develop tactics, strategies and a thorough understanding of the rules of team and individual activities.
Our theme for year 9 is Analysis of Performance
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List of topics taught
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A comprehensive range of activities are taught from;
- Games - football, netball, hockey, table tennis, basketball, cricket, softball, volleyball.
- Gymnastic activities – including trampolining
- Health related activity
- Sports hall and outdoor athletics
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Year 10
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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Examination courses continue in Year 10. In core lessons a ‘Sport and leadership for Life’ is an important aim of our teaching. In order to achieve this, we encourage students to opt for restricted pathways within the curriculum including games based and individual activities. We also complete the Sports Leaders Level 1 qualification in activities chosen by students.
Our theme for year 10 is Leadership
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List of topics taught
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A comprehensive range of activities are taught from;
- Games - rugby, football, netball, hockey, table tennis, basketball, cricket, rounders, badminton, volleyball
- Gymnastic activities – including trampolining
- Health related activity – fitness
- Outdoor athletics
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Year 11
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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Examination courses continue in Year 11. In core lessons a ‘Sport for Life’ is an important aim of our teaching. In order to achieve this we encourage students to opt for restricted pathways within the curriculum including games based and individual activities.
Our theme for year 11 is Maximum Participation to promote Lifelong participation
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List of topics taught
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A comprehensive range of activities are taught from;
- Games - rugby, football, netball, hockey, table tennis, basketball, cricket, badminton, volleyball
- Gymnastic activities – including trampolining
- Health related activity – fitness
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6th Form
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6th form offer through enrichment
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Students are given the opportunity to take part in recreational PE sessions and also complete the Level 2 and 3 Sports Leadership Award
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