The Ridgeway School - Inspiring learners for their future

Mission Statement

The mission of the physical Education is to enable every student to participate in a structure programme of physical Education; so that the physical, cognitive and social needs of each individual student are developed to their full potential and therefore inspired to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.

Physical Education is a sequential education program. It is based physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive and nonthreatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful

When the students leave the school it is expected that each student would have:

- Developed a wide range of physical skills and abilities in a variety of activity areas. -

- Fostered a positive attitude towards regular participation in sport and exercise.

- Gained an understanding of the need for a healthy lifestyle.

- Developed and gained an understanding of safe working practice.

- Developed their social interaction skills.

- Demonstrated sportsmanship and acquired the ability to lead others in physical exercise.

Every student participates in National Curriculum Physical Education at Key Stage 3 (Year 7, 8 and 9) and Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and Year 11).

There is also an option for students to choose GCSE Physical Education which give students 5 extra lessons in the timetable (see GCSE page for more information).

There is currently an opportunity for students at Key Stage 4 to gain a Sports Leaders qualification through extra-lessons and activities outside curriculum hours. At A Level we offer Physical Education through the OCR exam board.

Aims

More information on the aims of the PE Faculty can be found here

Curriculum

PDF Year 7 - 9 (KS3)

PDF Year 10 & 11 (KS4)

GCSE

Year 7 - 9 (KS3)

Dance GCSE

PDF GCSE Dance Study Guide

BTEC

Following a BTEC programme is an exciting way to study. It gives you the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that you will need in the world of work. BTECs are very different from GCSEs; a BTEC puts you in charge of your own learning.

Entry Requirements

You must:

- Be fit, we regret that pupils with long term injuries are not eligible.

- Have shown a commitment to Physical Education in KS3

- Recognise that they will be expected to assist in the running of school clubs during lunchtime and after school.

- Have correct PE Kit

The Course

The course covers a wide variety of areas, these can include:

- The Body in Sport

- Health, Safety and Injury in Sport

- Practical Sport

- Sports Industry

Much of the learning will take place through practical experiences.

Assessment

There are no exams. So you won’t be expected to revise and learn lots of facts, or to write answers to questions in a hot exam room next June/July. Instead, you will complete assignments set by your teacher, based on learning outcomes set by the exam board. Evidence for assessment may be generated through a range of diverse activities including workplace assessment, role play and oral presentation. NO EXAM

A Level

PDF A Level Information

Homework Policy

Please use the link below to download a copy of the homework policy. (You will need Adobe Reader to view files)

PDF Physical Education Homework Policy

GCSE Bitesize Revision

Extra Curricular

PDF Fixtures Calendar 2009-2010

PDF Cricket League

PDF Girls Fixtures

Results Table

House Activities