Curriculum Aims                    

We aim for every boy to:

• develop into physically literate students;
• become inspired to discover and reach their personal best;
• have an outward looking perspective on activity and challenge;
• be comfortable working in isolation or as part of a team;
• be able to use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games;
• leave school with the skills and confidence to continue to participate in a number of sports, enabling them to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

Curriculum Information

 

Qualifications

There are two examination options at KS4. The GCSE option follows the OCR specification whilst the alternative option is a Cambridge National – Sports Studies.

The GCSE option consists of two papers and a coursework element. Paper 1 is based on the Physical factors affecting performance and covers the structure and function of the muscular and skeletal system, movement analysis, the cardiovascular and respiratory system, the effects of exercise on the body, the components of fitness, methods and principles of training and injury prevention.

Paper 2 looks at the Socio-cultural issues in sport and sports psychology; topics studied include sports psychology, engagement patterns, commercialisation of sport, ethical and social issues around physical activity, and health, fitness and wellbeing.

The coursework is on analysing and evaluating performance and is completed in year 11.

Sports Studies consists of 3 units. The exam-based content looks at the Contemporary issues in sport. It covers a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, relating to; participation levels and barriers, promotion of values and ethical behaviour, the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used within sport.

Performance and leadership in sports activities forms part of the non-examined section of the course. This unit looks at how to develop skills as both a performer, in two different sporting activities, and as a leader in one activity. As a leader, students will have the opportunity to plan, lead and review safe and effective sporting activity sessions.

Sport and the media is another non-examined unit. This unit explores both sides of media sources and applies real life examples to demonstrate the nature of the relationship between media and sport. Students will develop their ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways sport is represented by the media.

Summary of Assessment