Throughout KS3 pupils will study a range of individual and team sporting activities. Pupils will have 2 PE lessons a week, these lessons will teach pupils about the practical skills, rules and tactics associated with the sports that we do, as well as the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
Pupils will study the following physical activities: (the order may change slightly due to resources)
Pupils will be assessed on their ability to perform the skills in the sport, their fitness levels as well as their knowledge and understanding of the rules, regulations and tactics.
Pupils will be encouraged to practise their skills outside of lessons at home, enrichment and clubs. They will also be guided to watch sport live at venues or on TV.
The PE department offers lots of different sporting enrichments after school which pupils are encouraged to attend, pupils can experience Football, Hockey, Netball, Table tennis, Golf, Squash, Running club, Badminton, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics , Gymnastics and Basketball. Some of the clubs are led by outside coaches such as Comberton Gymnastics club and Melbourn Squash club.
Parents can support their children by encouraging them to take part in sport after school and outside of school and by taking them to live sporting events.
Pupils are required to wear the PE school uniform for all PE lessons, enrichment and fixtures. Extra protective equipment such as gum shields and shin pads may be required for some sports.
At KS4 pupils will have 2 hours of Physical Education a week, pupils will be given more of a voice as to what they would like to take part in. The aim of PE in Year 10 & 11 is for pupils to take part in a stress-free environment where they have the opportunity to do physical activity and not to worry about their examination subjects. Pupils are encouraged to try new activities and find a sport/activity that they would like to continue once they have left school.
We offer a range of traditional sports such as Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Badminton, Cricket and Rounders. We also offer non-traditional sports such as Dodgeball, Bench ball, Unihoc, Softball, Walking and use of the Fitness suite. Pupils are given the opportunity to be competitive or to take part more recreationally, this allows everyone to participate within their comfort zone and to get as much as possible from the lessons and to look after their physical and mental health.
There are lots of sports enrichment activities available after school as well as fixtures and tournaments against other schools, and pupils are able to use the fitness suite after school for a small fee. The Sports Leaders programme is also run throughout KS4, pupils are able to apply to become a sports leader and are given numerous opportunities to go on courses, help at enrichment clubs at Melbourn VC and in the primary schools and lead sports festivals.
At GCSE level, there are two courses available.
In GCSE Physical Education we aim to equip pupils with the knowledge, understanding and skills to develop their own performance in sport. They develop their understanding of socio-cultural influences on participation in sport, and the benefits of physical activity to health, fitness and well-being.
Year |
Half term |
Topics studied; skills and knowledge |
How this will be assessed |
10 |
Autumn - 1 |
Muscular and Skeletal knowledge |
Two unit tests |
Autumn - 2 |
Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems |
Two unit tests |
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Spring - 1 |
Components of Fitness, Principles and Methods of Training |
Three unit tests |
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Spring - 2 |
Warm up / Cool down, Risks and Hazards, Movement Analysis |
Three unit tests |
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Summer - 1 |
Analysing and Evaluating Performance coursework |
Word processed coursework |
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Summer - 2 |
Analysing and Evaluating Performance coursework, Paper 1 mock |
Word processed coursework and paper 1 end of year test |
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11 |
Autumn - 1 |
Completion of AEP coursework, Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports |
One unit test |
Autumn - 2 |
Commercialisation of physical activity and sport, Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport |
Two unit tests |
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Spring - 1 |
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Spring - 2 |
Sports psychology, Health, fitness and well-being |
Two unit tests, Paper 2 mock |
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Summer - 1 |
Practical moderataions |
Personal and video moderations |
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Summer - 2 |
Period of Formal Examinations |
Two x 1 hour theory papers |
Homework will be set once a week and instructions will be on Go 4 Schools. Resources are also accessible on Microsoft Teams / CATalogue. We recommend pupils use a revision guide / bitesize in order to assist them with homework.
Two theory papers both out of 60 marks and lasting an hour each are externally assessed (this represents 60% of the course). A written piece of coursework is also completed under controlled conditions at school (10%) then the final 30% of the course is the marking of practical performances in three sports which is videoed and moderated.
Pupils taking this course are expected to play competitive sport for the school and externally. They are required to keep a log of participation throughout the course and engage in PE enrichments, particularly those which they wish to be assessed in.
We recommend parents encourage their child to watch and participate in sport frequently. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is essential for the practical section of the course. Tracking the above programme of study for theory is also recommended and ensuring pupils revise productively for unit tests. All resources used in lessons are available on the CATalogue so in the event of children being absent they will be expected to catch up. Revision guides are available to purchase through the school and pupils should ensure they a reading up on each theory section and using bitesize regularly.
Our Cambridge National in Sport Studies enables pupils 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.
Year |
Half term |
Topics studied; skills and knowledge |
How this will be assessed |
10 |
Autumn - 1 |
R051 Contemporary Issues in Sport: LO1 Issues which affect participation in sport & LO2 Role of Sport in Promoting Values. |
External Exam |
Autumn - 2 |
R051 Contemporary Issues in Sport: LO3 Importance of hosting major sporting events & LO4 Role of NGB’s in Sport. |
External Exam |
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Spring - 1 |
R052 Developing sports Skills: LO1 Individual Performer |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated |
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Spring - 2 |
R052 Developing sports Skills: LO2 Team Performer |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated |
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Summer - 1 |
R052 Developing sports Skills: LO4 Applying Practice Methods to Improve Performance. |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated |
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Summer - 2 |
R052 Developing sports Skills: LO3 Officiation of a Sporting Activity. |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated |
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11 |
Autumn - 1 |
R054 Sport in the Media: LO1 Know how sport is covered across the Media, LO2 Understand positive effects that the media can have on sport & LO3 Understand negative effects that the media can have on sport. |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated |
Autumn - 2 |
R054 Sport in the Media: LO4 .Understand the relationship between sport and the media. R051 contemporary Issues in Sport: Revision |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated
External Exam (Re-sit) |
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Spring - 1 |
R054 Sport in the Media: LO5 Be able to evaluate media coverage of sport. R053 Sports Leadership: LO1 qualities, styles, roles & responsibilities of effective leaders & LO2 Planning sport activity sessions. |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated
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Spring - 2 |
R053 Sports Leadership: LO3 Delivering sessions & LO4 Evaluating own performance of sessions. |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated
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Summer - 1 |
Opportunity to improve coursework grades for R052, 53 and 54. |
Centre Assessed Task, OCR Moderated
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Summer - 2 |
Period of Formal Examinations |
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Homework will be set once a week and instructions will be on Go4schools. Resources are also accessible on Microsoft Teams/CATalogue. We recommend pupils use a revision guide/bitesize in order to assist them with homework.
The course comprises of 4 units with each unit worth 25% of the total.
Pupils are expected to take part in competitive sports outside curriculum time. We offer an extensive extracurricular programme updated on a termly basis. After attending clubs, pupils may be selected to represent MVC at fixtures against other schools.