I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
– Michael Jordan
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion’.
– Muhammad Ali
I’m proud of the way I’ve dealt with setbacks. It’s hard when you feel down and you think, ‘Why is the world doing this to me?’ But you have to pick yourself up again. That’s what makes you a better athlete.”
– Jessica Ennis Hill
I’m like a ‘comeback kid’ – you can’t keep me down for long! It is really important that we get more women doing exercise and being active, and those that have taken up boxing or boxing training will definitely find that it has a really positive impact on their health, fitness and well-being.
– Nicola Adams.
The purpose of the Physical Education curriculum at Rushey Mead Academy is to enable all students to access physical activity and competitive sport, breaking down barriers to participation and inspiring all scholars to succeed and excel.
Our PE department extends many varied opportunities to compete in sport and engage in physical activities that help to build character and to embed core values, such as fairness and respect. The curriculum aims to ensure that all scholars develop the ability to excel in a broad range of physical activities and are physically active for sustained periods of time. PE is a vehicle for social change, enriching lives through sporting experiences, increasing the social and cultural capital of our scholars’ and inspiring scholars to lead a healthy and active lifestyle with skills that will allow them to succeed in life after school. There are extensive opportunities to compete in sport and other activities that help to build character and to embed values such as fairness and respect.
The curriculum aims to ensure that all students develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities and are physically active for sustained periods of time so that they develop a love of sport and a clear understanding of the need to continue to be active into adulthood.
At Rushey Mead we want our students to “DIVE” into PE;
Develop competence and confidence across a range of sports and physical activity.
Increase knowledge of sport and physical activity.
Value physical activity and prepare all scholars for success in life.
Enthuse and empower all to engage in physical activity for life.
At KS3 we aim to develop skills and techniques that can be applied in different activities. Students study P.E. for two 1 hour lessons per week in Year 7 and experience a broad range of activities covering all areas of the National Curriculum. They start to make decisions about their performance and take on different roles such as leader, official and coach. Information technology is now an important aspect of planning, performing and evaluating performance.
In KS3, Dance is taught within the PE curriculum on a rotation system. Click below for more information on what is included:
Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, handball, netball, rounders, rugby, softball and tennis
Develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports for example, athletics and gymnastics.
Perform dances using advanced dance techniques within a range of dance styles and forms.
Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group for example orienteering.
Analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best for example fitness.
Take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs.
All students partake in 2 X 1 hour lessons of core Physical Education at KS4. The faculty also offer students the opportunity to study OCR Cambridge Nationals Sport or GCSE PE in their option choices.
All students have the opportunity to undertake the Rushey Mead Sports Leader Award in Year 10 as part of the progressive Sports Leadership Pathway developed during KS3. They are assessed on their ability to plan, organise and lead their peers in a variety of sports activities. This allows students to learn the fundamental skills to organise and engage in sport safely and continue to participate in sport at a level that is appropriate for them. The students are also able utilise the learning to volunteer at local sports clubs and organisations to improve their CV and enhance their potential to gain places at colleges and universities.
We aim to improve the physical literacy and efficiency of all students whilst providing enjoyment. Students are taught in their teaching groups and there is an element of choice in provision to allow students to partake in physical activity in an enjoyable environment.
The Cambridge National in Sport Studies enables students to develop and apply knowledge of sports-related activities, with a particular focus on officiating. They explore contemporary issues in sport, different ways of being involved in the sports industry, and the impact of sport on wider society.
GCSE Physical Education
This course is Dynamic, stimulating and incorporates elements of science, anatomy and physiology, psychology, English and mathematics.
70% of the assessment of the course is theory and therefore most lessons will be theory based.
30% of the assessment is Practical – the ability of the students to perform in sport. Students are assessed in 3 sports. Students MUST be committed to improve physical performance in extracurricular sport over the 2 years and compete regularly in at least 2 sports.
KS4 Curriculum Map & Knowledge Organisers
Typical subject content at Key stage 4 (Core PE)
Use and develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in team and individual games for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, handball, netball, rounders, softball and tennis
Evaluate their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement across a range of physical activities to achieve their personal best for example fitness
Continue to take part regularly in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs.
Students are assessed in the practical activities over the course of the year. This contributes to 75% of their final grade.
Students also have regular low stakes quizzes to inform us of their learning in Physical Education rules, theory and concepts. These are set as homework on the Satchel One and are on Microsoft Team Forms. These quizzes contribute to 25% of their final grade.
KS4 Core PE
In year 10, students are assessed on their ability to plan and deliver sports sessions to their peers. They are assessed 3 times over the year and are awarded either a ‘Pass or Fail’ grade, with feedback provided on how to improve.
KS4 GCSE Practical: Practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer (one in a team activity, one in an individual activity and a third in either a team or in an individual activity). Assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA. This form 40% of GCSE Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity.
Paper 1: Applied anatomy and physiology; Movement analysis; Physical training; Use of data.
Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes. Total of 78 marks. This forms 30% of GCSE.
Paper 2:Sports psychology; Socio-cultural influences; Health, fitness and well-being.
Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes. Total of 78 marks. This forms 30% of GCSE.
Cambridge Nationals in Sport
Students are assessed in 3 Units of work.
Contemporary Issues In Sport (EXTERNALLY ASSESSED – 1.15 HOUR EXAM)
Performance and Leadership In Sports Activities (INTERNALLY ASSESSED, EXTERNALLY MODERATED)
Sport and the Media (INTERNALLY ASSESSED, EXTERNALLY MODERATED)
There is a revision folder on the Students Area PE folder. Students are able to access this folder containing all the revision resources students need to help them revise. It is located in the link below:
O:\Students\Faculty of Sports data\GCSE PE Revision 2019
The BBC bitesize website informs students on how to revise specifically for GCSE PE.
The PE Faculty plays a major role in the provision of activities outside normal timetable hours. We consider this to be an important aspect of the education of the students and an opportunity to further extend and challenge all students. All members of the faculty are involved in delivering extra-curricular activities, and there is an extensive range of activities offered. All students are able to participate in activities planned for their year group. The extra-curricular provision timetable is shared with the students and parents via our newsletters and is also displayed on the PE notice boards and plasma screens across the school
We value our students’ opinions and we regularly consult with students and offer them the opportunities they desire.
Stretch and Challenge Opportunities
All students are challenged in practical lessons through of options and advice for extending the learning experience.
Key Stage 3
Leadership – leading other pupils within certain components of the lesson ie warm-ups, main activities and cool downs.
Extensive programmes of extra-curricular provision.
Independent learning through extension tasks.
Effective questioning to engage pupils in small groups/whole classes.
Delivery of GCSE theory in practical lessons.
Key Stage 4
Leadership – students have the opportunity to work with participate in leadership activities with younger students to develop their skills in organisation of sport, communication and leadership.
GCSE/BTEC groups – extended mark questions – these are longer answer questions at GCSE to apply the knowledge in sporting contexts and scenarios.
Model answer responses.
Peer teaching to consolidate and strengthen learning and understanding.
Students receive one piece of homework on completion of every unit of work. Class teachers are available to help students complete their homework during lunchtime and after school. Students will be informed when the support sessions are available, and these will also be published on ‘Satchel One’ when the homework has been set. Each piece of homework should take students a maximum of 30 minutes to complete.
Students receive 1-hour of homework every week. This consists of exam questions to ensure students are able to respond well in their assessments and end of year exams. The faculty provide a study support club once a week after school where students can receive assistance from teachers to complete their homework or improve their learning and understanding.
Cambridge Nationals in Sport
Students receive 1-hour of homework every week. This consists of exam questions to ensure students are able to respond well in their assessments and end of year exams. The faculty provide a study support club once a week after school where students can receive assistance from teachers to complete their assignments or improve their learning and understanding.