Physical Education
Key Staff
- Mr N Carlisle (HoD)
- Mrs H Carson
- Mr P Chambers
- Mrs H Rose
- Mrs CJ Smyth
The Physical Education Department aims to ensure that each pupil will experience a broad and balanced Physical Education programme, taught in a safe and supportive environment
The following activities are offered at Key Stage 3:
|
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
Year 10 |
| Gymnastics | Gymnastics | Badminton |
| Dance | Swimming | Basketball/netball |
| Swimming | Skill Development | Health related PE |
| Minor Games | Basketball/netball | Tennis |
| Athletics | Athletics | Athletics |
| Rugby | Tennis | Dance |
| Hockey | Rugby | Volleyball |
| Netball | Hockey | Rugby |
| Hockey |
Specification for GCSE
You can find full details of the course at:
www.aqa.org.uk - go to GCSE qualifications and select Physical Education.
The specification in brief;
Theory
Written Paper 1 1/2 hours worth 40%
Section A - Objective tests and short answer questions
Section B - Extended written answers, based on a scenario issued as pre-release material prior to the exam.
Practical
Worth 60%
- 4 assessments from at least two groups
- At least 2 performances must be as a performer.
- At least one must be in a different role.
The course allows pupils to choose from a wide range of activities and gives them the opportunity to select a variety of roles such as coach or official.
Entry Criteria for GCSE PE
Pupils must have competed, on a regular basis in the past year, in a least one activity for a Wellington College team and in at least one other activity for a club inside or outside of the College. Students must also have attained an overall grade A or B average throughout Year 9 & 10 activities.
If oversubscribed, pupils will be selected for Physical Education on the basis of their grades in Year 9 and Year 10 activities.
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
The subsidiary diploma in sport is the UCAS equivalent in points to that of an A-Level.
It is a 60 credit course with the units shown below along with their credit rating.
Below units covered in Yr 13
- Unit 1 –Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport (5 credits)
- Unit 2 – The physiology of fitness (5 credits)
- Unit 3 – Assessing risk in sport (10 credits)
- Unit 7 – Fitness testing for Sport and Exercise (10 credits)
Below Units covered in Yr 14
- Unit 11 – Sports Nutrition (10 credits)
- Unit 17 – Psychology for sports performance
- Unit 28 – The athlete’s Lifestyle
Entry Criteria
It is advisable to have studied GCSE PE before studying BTEC in Sport but this is not essential. Pupils must be actively involved in sport both training and competing. It is also important to have good grades in English and Science with the majority of the work coursework based.
The sports industry is competitive but a sport science degree can set you up with key skills, which can help you to succeed in many careers
Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- Exercise physiologist
- Fitness center manager
- Secondary school teacher
- Sports administrator
- Sports coach
- Sports development officer
- Sports therapist
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
- Event organizer
- Health promotion specialist
- Higher education lecturer
- Outdoor activities/education manager
- Sport and exercise psychologist