PE Faculty

Faculty Introduction:

Physical Education and School Sport at Kingsthorpe College aims to develop pupil’s confidence and competence to take part in a range of physical activities that will become a central part of their lives both in and out of school. We believe that high quality PE and School Sport will inspire all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. Our curriculum will provide pupils with the opportunities to become physically confident which will support their health and fitness. Throughout Key Stage 3 pupils will be provided with the opportunity and experiences to develop and refine their skills learned in Key Stage 2. They will become more confident and competent in their techniques and apply them across and range of physical activities. They will also understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others work.

Topics / Modules to be covered:

Pupils will be taught to:

• Analyse their own performances, compare to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best (i.e. Health Related Exercise).
• Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games (i.e., Football; Rugby; Netball; Cricket; Rounders; Dodgeball; Basketball; Tennis)
• Develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports (i.e. Athletic Activities; Gymnastics; Trampolining)
• Develop skills that can be used in all aspects of life (i.e. Teamwork, Leadership, Communication)

Assessment:

Pupils will take part in a range of physical activities across the range and content of the National Curriculum. 

On entry, Year 7 pupils will be baseline assessed using a range of Core Task Activities. Students will be provided with a ‘working at’ attainment level. This will be used to see how much progress is made in the subject. Pupils will also be monitored to ensure they are making the appropriate levels of progress across an academic year and Key Stage. 

Pupils will be regularly assessed throughout each activity block. Activity blocks will be 4 weeks in duration. All activities will be assessed at the end of the unit. All activities will be standardised to ensure that all teaching staff are making accurate and reliable judgements. Pupils will be provided with an ‘average’ attainment level based on the different activity areas that they have participated in. Pupils will be provided with a National Curriculum Level between 1 to 9.

Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:

All pupils will be actively encouraged to take part in recreational activities and competitive sports after-school through extra-curricular clubs and/or through community links. We offer a range of extra-curricular sports clubs and participate in a number of competitions across a range of sports. The extra-curricular programme is continually being developed and refined to ensure that all pupils are provided with the opportunity to participate in a range of activities. Activities that we usually offer are: Football, Rugby and Netball. We also offer a range of lunch time sports clubs offering sports such as Basketball, Table Tennis and Badminton. Participation in extra-curricular sport is an important feature of school sport at Kingsthorpe College as it provides students with the opportunity to succeed and excel in a competitive environment.

Year 9:

Students will develop sound knowledge base to build upon if they pick BTEC sport in year 10. The course is made up of four units which expose students to content that will develop their knowledge of sport as well as provide students with a taste of what lessons will be like in KS4.

Topics / Modules to be covered:

• Anatomy and Physiology – Students will learn about the structure and function of the human body and learn how to link this with to specific sporting situations (i.e. Structure of the skeletal and muscular systems, Structure of the cardiorespiratory system). Students will also learn how the body responds to exercise and the benefits of both long and short term exercise.
• Fitness – Students will learn about the different components of fitness and learn how to apply these to different sporting situations. Students will also learn about different principles and methods of training (i.e. Continuous training, Fartlek training, Interval training, Strength training etc.)
• Practical Sport – Students will be given the opportunity to take part in practical sports sessions where they will be able to further develop their competence in sport beyond core PE.
• Theory Projects – Students will undertake small projects which look to develop student’s ability to write about sport and develop their extended writing. This unit looks to develop students writing skills to prepare them for the coursework units undertaken in KS4 BTEC sport.

Assessment:

Pupils opting for the year 9 option course will be assessed at the end of each unit through an end of unit test. Students will then be given a grade periodically throughout the year based on the results of their end of unit tests. These grades will be monitored throughout the year and used to track students progress. The grades students will be given will range from Pass Level 1 to Distinction Level 2 to mirror the grading system used in the KS4 BTEC sport course.

PE Kit

Years 7, 8 and 9 wear our new adidas sports kit which can be purchased from Liss sports.

PE Kit (Y7-9)

Faculty Introduction:

Physical Education and School Sport at Kingsthorpe College aims to develop pupils’ confidence and competence to take part in a range of physical activities that will become a central part of their lives both in and out of school. We believe that high quality PE and School Sport will inspire all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. Our curriculum will provide pupils with the opportunities to become physically confident in a way that so it supports their health and fitness. Throughout Key Stage 4, pupils will be provided with the opportunity and experiences to develop and refine their skills learned in Key Stage 3. They will participate in a range of activities that develops personal fitness and promotes active and healthy lifestyles. Pupils will receive 2 hours of Physical Education per fortnight throughout Key Stage 4.

Topics / Modules to be covered:

PE in Key Stage 4 is more option based, where pupils can choose to participate in competitive or recreational activities. Our aim is to provide pupils with the opportunity to participate in a range of activities to inspire them to continue to be involved in some sporting activity outside of school.

Assessment:

Pupils will take part in a range of physical activities across the range and content of the National Curriculum.

Pupils’ attitude to learning will be regularly assessed throughout the year.

Homework:

N/A

Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:

All pupils will be actively encouraged to take part in recreational activities and competitive sports after-school through extra-curricular clubs and/or through community links. We offer a range of extra-curricular sports clubs and regularly participate in a number of competitions at both district, county and national level, across a range of sports. The extra-curricular programme is continually being developed and refined to ensure that all pupils are provided with the opportunity to participate in a range of activities.

Faculty Introduction:

The Level Two BTEC First Sport qualification will enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of activities and environments within the sports sector.

Topics / Modules to be covered:

Students will be expected to complete 4 units. The units will include a range of topics from the specification. These units are:

• Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise
• Unit 2: Practical Performance in Sport
• Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training
• Unit 5: The Sports Performer in Action

Assessment:

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise is externally assessed in the form of an online exam.

For the other units, there will be on-going assessments and moderations throughout the academic year. All individual units will be graded as PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION. An overall grade will be awarded on completion of all of the required units.

Each unit will have specific Assessment Objectives. Assessment Objectives will be assessed using a number of different methods. These methods include report writing, presentations, interviews, practical demonstrations and performance.

Homework:

Students will be expected to use study time at home to undertake research for their assignments and also to work on assignments to meet the deadlines set by their teacher.

Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:

There will be opportunities for students to attend intervention/revision sessions throughout the academic year in order to develop their knowledge and understanding within specific topic areas. These sessions will be also used to support students to achieve their target grade.

Faculty Introduction:

The Level 3 Cambridge Technicals qualification will enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of environments within the sports sector.

Topics / Modules to be covered:

Students will be expected to complete 5 units. The units will include a range of topics from the specification. These units are:

• Unit 1: Body systems and the effects on exercise
• Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership
• Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development
• Unit 8: Organisation of Sports Events
• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation

Assessment:

Unit 1 and Unit 3 are assessed in the form of exams, one during year 12 and the other during year 13.
For the other units, there will be on-going assessments and moderations throughout the academic year. All individual units will be graded as PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION. An overall grade will be awarded on completion of all of the required units.

Each unit will have specific Assessment Objectives. Assessment Objectives will be assessed using a number of different methods. These methods include report writing, presentations, interviews, practical demonstrations and performance.

Homework:

Students will be expected to use study time, in school and at home to undertake research for their assignments and also to work on assignments to meet the deadlines set by their teacher.

Enhancement & Enrichment Activities:

There will be opportunities for students to attend intervention/revision sessions throughout the academic year in order to develop their knowledge and understanding within specific topic areas. These sessions will be also used to support students to achieve their target grade.

Course Description Cambridge National in Health and Social Care:

Health and Social Care is a growing industry which has seen incredible levels of growth over the last few years. This course introduces students to the specialist knowledge and skills needed to work in various health and social care settings. To work in a health or social care setting, it is essential to understand the rights of individuals, person-centred values and how they can be applied. This qualification will help to develop this knowledge and to understand the importance of effective communication skills when working in these settings.

Topics / Modules to be covered:
Students will complete 3 units of work:

RO32: Principles of care in health and social care settings.
RO33: Supporting individuals through life events.
RO34: Creative and Therapeutic Activities
 

RO32: Principles of care in health and social care settings

This mandatory unit is assessed by an exam.

This unit covers the key topics that are important when caring for and protecting people in health and social care. Topics include:

The rights of service users in health and social care settings
Person-centred values
Effective communication in health and social care settings
Protecting service users and service providers in health and social care settings
 

RO33: Supporting individuals through life events

This mandatory unit is assessed through a portfolio of coursework evidence based on a set assignment provided by the exam board.

This unit is about growth and development through the life stages and how to understand the needs of individuals who have been affected by life events and how to recommend support to meet their needs. Topics include:

Life stages
Impacts of life events
Sources of support
 

RO34 Creative and Therapeutic Activities

This mandatory unit is assessed through a portfolio of coursework evidence based on a set assignment provided by the exam board.

Students learn about the importance of creative and therapeutic activities that can support the mental health and well-being of people at various ages who find themselves in various circumstances.

Students are required to plan, deliver and evaluate their own creative or therapeutic activity that is designed to address a particular target audience set by the exam board.

Course Description: OCR Cambridge Technical Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care can be taken as either a single or double award. This course aims to prepare students for further study or employment in this growing sector. Many students go on to study nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, and psychology, as well as many other career routes within the health, social care and early years sector.

Health and Social Care can be studied as a single or double award. The following units are covered in the single award.

Topics / Modules to be covered:

Students on the single award complete 6 units which include externally assessed exams as well as a coursework internally assessed element.

Year 12
Unit 1: Building positive relationships in health and social care (internally assessed coursework)
This unit aims to introduce students to the many different relationships that they will encounter within the health and social care sector; whether with colleagues, senior members of staff, other professionals within the sector or individuals who require care and support. Students will apply communication and relationship building skills in a practical way, considering how different factors can impact on the building of positive relationships. They will also be introduced to the concept of the person-centred approach which will help with your relationship building skills.

Unit 2: Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care (externally assessed exam)
This unit will help students to understand the implications of diversity in practice and also the effects of discriminatory practice on individuals who require care or support. Students will also gain an appreciation of how legislation and national initiatives can support and promote anti-discriminatory practice.

Unit 3: Health, safety and security in health and social care (externally assessed exam)
This unit introduces students to health, safety and security in health and social care. You will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to equip you in maintaining a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and individuals who require care and support. You will learn how legislation, policies and procedures work to reduce risks in health and social care and the consequences of not following them. You will also learn how to respond to different incidents and emergencies with health and social care settings.

Year 13
Unit 4: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care (externally assessed exam)
This unit aims to introduce students to the basic structure and functions of the body systems involved in everyday activities and maintenance of health, including cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems. Students will also understand the part played by organs such as the pancreas, liver and kidney. Students will investigate the systems and organs involved in detecting and responding to change such as the nervous system as well as the eyes and ears.

Unit 10: Nutrition for health (internally assessed coursework)
This unit introduces students to nutritional health and the components of good nutrition. You will have the opportunity to scrutinise different foods, consider their health benefits and investigate how to support other people to impact their health and well-being.

Unit 17: Supporting Mental Health Conditions

During this unit students will research two different mental health conditions and understand how mental health has changed over the years, what causes and effects they have on sufferers and those around them. They will suggest treatments, support services and compare why some are better for certain conditions as well as reflecting on how mental health needs of individuals are considered in line with legislative practice and complete an analysis of the potential impact of care and support on individuals from professionals in different services.

Health and Social Care double award covers the following units.

All units covered in the single award plus the following units.

Year 12
Unit 5: Infection control (internally assessed coursework)
Infection control is of paramount importance in settings such as hospitals and residential homes, but equally it must be maintained when care is provided in other settings. In this unit you will learn about the importance of infection control and you will be introduced to methods that help to prevent the spread of infection. This will enable students to apply infection control methods in the workplace.

Unit 6: Personalisation and a person centred approach to care (externally assessed exam)
In this unit you will develop an understanding of the values that underpin a person-centred approach to care and will learn to challenge your preconceptions. The unit will explore how changes over time in attitudes and in policies have resulted in health and social care professionals adopting a person-centred approach to care. You will be introduced to the practical tools and approaches that are used by professionals in their work.

Unit 7: Safeguarding (externally assessed exam)
In this unit you will become familiar with the language of safeguarding and the key legislation you will be required to implement as a worker in the health and social care sector. As practitioners in the health and social care sector we must all be aware of safeguarding. Protecting people from harm is a core role for all workers in the health and social care sector. In this unit you will learn how to support and protect people and understand who is vulnerable by being able to recognise signs of abuse, exploitation and harm in both children and adults.

Year 13
Unit 9: Supporting people with learning disabilities (internally assessed coursework)
People with learning disabilities make up a part of the community to whom we may provide care and support or live alongside. This unit will develop your understanding of learning disabilities and consider issues involved in providing support for people with a learning disability and their family. You will examine how the lives of individuals with a learning disability are changing as attitudes and approaches to support evolve. Current best practice in providing support for people with learning disabilities includes issues such as where people live, how life opportunities are promoted, and how the individual can be supported to lead a full and active life.

UNIT 16: Supporting people with dementia (internally assessed coursework)
The aim of this unit is to allow you to support people with dementia in planning their own care and support by providing you with an overview of the different types of dementia and the legislation which is in place to support the care of people with dementia. You will explore treatments, as well as the role of the health and social care workers who support individuals with dementia.

Unit 17: Supporting people with mental health conditions (internally assessed coursework)
The aim of this unit is to enable you to support individuals with mental health conditions to plan their own care and support suitable to their needs. The unit introduces themes of inclusion, human rights, advocacy, empowerment and active participation. It will teach you about the main types of mental health conditions, how these may affect the life of the individual, and different ways that the person may be supported to promote their mental well-being, develop coping strategies to manage their illness, and different forms of treatment that they may be offered.