PE
Welcome to The Bushey Academy Physical Education Department. Within this website you will find information on:
- Key Stage 3
- Key Stage 4
- GCSE Physical Education
- BTEC First in Sport
- BTEC National in Sport
- Enrichment Opportunities
Department Staff
Mr J Wall - Head of Physical Education
Mrs N Williams
Mr J Putman
Miss S Higgs
Miss L Fairweather.
Key Stage 3
During Key Stage 3, all students receive one double lesson and one single lesson a week. Within lessons, students will develop the following essential skills to make progress:
- Developing skills in physical activity
- Making and applying decisions
- Developing physical and mental capacity
- Evaluating and improving
- Making informed choices about healthy, active lifestyles.
The above key processes will be achieved through the Key Stage 3 Curriculum shown below:
Year 7 Physical Education Timetable 2010-2011
| September – October Half Term |
October Half Term – Christmas Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Football |
Boys – Extreme Golf |
Boys – Basketball |
Boys – Table Tennis |
| Girls – Netball |
Girls - Fitness |
Girls – Football / Hockey |
Girls – Dance |
| Christmas Break – February Half Term |
Easter Break – May Half Term |
May Half Term – Summer Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Athletics |
Boys - Cricket |
Boys – Athletics |
Boys – Rounders |
| Girls – Athletics |
Girls – Rounders |
Girls – Athletics |
Girls - Rounders |
Year 8 Physical Education Timetable 2010-2011
| September – October Half Term |
October Half Term – Christmas Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Football |
Boys – Extreme Golf |
Boys – Basketball |
Boys – Table Tennis |
| Girls – Netball |
Girls - Dance |
Girls – Fitness |
Girls – Badminton |
| Christmas Break – February Half Term |
February Half Term – Easter Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Rugby |
Boys - Badminton |
Boys – Outdoor Games |
Boys – Outdoor Adventurous Activities |
| Girls – Hockey / Football |
Girls – Short tennis |
Girls – Basketball |
Girls - Gymnastics |
| Easter Break – May Half Term |
May Half Term – Summer Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Athletics |
Boys - Cricket |
Boys – Athletics |
Boys – Rounders |
| Girls – Athletics |
Girls – Rounders |
Girls – Athletics |
Girls - Rounders |
| Easter Break – May Half Term |
May Half Term – Summer Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Athletics |
Boys - Cricket |
Boys – Athletics |
Boys – Rounders |
| Girls – Athletics |
Girls – Rounders |
Girls – Athletics |
Girls - Rounders |
Year 9 Physical Education Timetable 2010-2011
| September – October Half Term |
October Half Term – Christmas Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Football |
Boys – Badminton |
Boys – Basketball |
Boys – Table Tennis |
| Girls – Netball |
Girls - Fitness |
Girls – Self Defence |
Girls – Badminton |
| Christmas Break – February Half Term |
February Half Term – Easter Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Rugby |
Boys – Short Tennis |
Boys – Outdoor Games |
Boys – Outdoor Adventurous Activities |
| Girls – Hockey / Football |
Girls – Table Tennis |
Girls – Dance |
Girls – Extreme Golf |
| Easter Break – May Half Term |
May Half Term – Summer Break |
| Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
Double Lesson (1 hour 40 mins) |
Single Lesson (50 mins) |
| Boys - Athletics |
Boys - Cricket |
Boys – Athletics |
Boys – Rounders |
| Girls – Athletics |
Girls – Rounders |
Girls – Athletics |
Girls - Rounders |
Key Stage 4
Every student in Years 10 and 11 will take part in one double lesson a week. As part of this programme all pupils will be given the opportunity to complete a BTEC First in Sport. This is an internally assessed course with no examination. Students will complete a range of assessments that could include; PowerPoint presentations, interviews, written reports, practical performance, poster/leaflet design and role play scenarios. Lessons will combine practical and theoretical aspects of Physical Education and sport. Students work is assessed using a Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria. Students achieving a Pass in all units will receive the award which is the equivalent of two GCSE’s at grade C. During the two year course, students will complete the following units;
- Health and Safety (Year 10)
- Preparation for Sport (Year 10)
- Body in Sport (Year 11).
Further information about the course can be found at www.edexcel.org.
GCSE Physical Education
Students who have opted to study GCSE Physical Education will receive one double and one single lesson a week. The content of these lessons will cover theoretical and practical elements of the course. Students will complete 2 units during the course.
Unit 1 (40% of final mark): The Theory of Physical Education. In this unit students will study the importance of health, active lifestyles and your healthy, active body. Students will complete a 1 hour 30 minute written exam.
Unit 2 (60% of final mark): Practical Performance. In this unit students will be assessed in their practical performance in four chosen activity areas as player/participant, official or leader. Activities may be chosen from the following titles:
- Outwitting opponents
- Accurate replication of actions, phrases and sequences
- Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions
- Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy
- Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature
- Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and well being.
As part of Unit 2, students will also have to complete a Personal Exercise Plan (PEP). In which they will have to plan, perform and evaluate a 6 week training programme. To supplement this, students will also have to answer questions on one of their chosen four practical activities, this is known as Analysis of Performance.
Useful websites
| Sport |
Web address |
| Badminton |
www.badmintonengland.co.uk |
| Amateur Swimming Association |
www.britishswimming.org |
| Association of British Riding Schools |
www.abrs-info.org |
| British Equestrian Federation |
www.bef.co.uk |
| British Dance Council |
www.british-dancecouncil.org |
| Netball |
www.englandnetball.co.uk |
| Cricket |
www.ecb.co.uk |
| Basketball |
www.englandbasketball.co.uk |
| Football |
www.theFA.com |
| Rounders |
www.nra-rounders.co.uk |
| Golf |
www.pga.org.uk |
| Rugby |
www.rfu.com |
| Athletics |
www.ukathletics.net |
Revision based websites
www.edexcel.com
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize
www.teachpe.com
www.samlearning.com
www.s-cool.co.uk
Revision guides
Physical Education (284KB)
Physical Education Revision Planner (68KB)
Edexcel BTEC National Award in Sport
The BTEC National Award is the equivalent to an A Level, it offers students the opportunity to gain the same UCAS points as an A Level course, but is assessed through coursework throughout the two years rather than through examinations at the end of each year. The course runs over a two year period and consists of students studying a total of six units. They must study three compulsory units:
- Unit 1 – The Body in Action
- Unit 2 – Health and Safety in Sport
- Unit 3 – Training and Fitness for Sport.
Students will also study three specialist units entitled:
- Unit 4 - Sports Coaching
- Unit 6 - Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
- Unit 8 - Practical Individual Sports.
A three point grading scale of pass, merit and distinction is applied to all units. Points are then awarded to each grade. Pass = 2 points, merit = 4 points and distinction = 6 points. Students must gain at least a pass in every unit in order to pass the overall course. The total amount of points needed to achieve a pass, merit or distinction overall is set by the exam board at the start of the course.
Throughout the course students are assessed internally and there is no final examination. Students are continually assessed by Unit tutors using a wide variety of different methods, which include essays, PowerPoint presentations, interviews, practical assessments, leaflet designs, role plays and writing case studies.
This course could lead to a degree in the sport or leisure industry, employment in the leisure industry or similar establishments and teaching physical education.
In order to be successful at this course, students should have 5 GCSE’s at grade A*-C. They will also need to be interested in a variety of different sports, committed, hardworking and prepared to work outside of classroom hours.
In order to find out more about the course, students and parents should access the Edexcel website: www.edexcel.org or speak to a member of the Physical Education Department.