Sport and Physical Education

Curriculum Intent

The Physical Education Department aims to provide a curriculum that is inclusive for all pupils, and develops competence and confidence to take part in a broad range of physical activities that embeds the value of leading healthy, active lifestyles that become a central part of their lives both in and out of school.  

All PE lessons at The Charter School North Dulwich have a focus on being enjoyable, demanding and rewarding through which technical skills, life skills and sporting knowledge and understanding (SSS) can be developed and are assessed. Our continued vision is to offer a high-quality physical education curriculum, which inspires all pupils to succeed either through excelling in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities or, give students the tools to continued lifelong participation in physical activity or sport. We strive to develop positive attitudes to physical activity, sport and healthy lifestyles, which are then taken into adulthood.  

Enrichment Opportunities

The Charter School North Dulwich is committed to an extensive extra-curricular program. All students have an opportunity to engage in outside of curriculum time sports and activities which include many practice sessions as well as the opportunity to join one of our many sports teams that compete against other schools/clubs in tournaments and competitions throughout the year. Students may also hone skills and develop fitness levels in any of the extensive curriculum clubs no matter whether if it is competitively or socially.

Updates to our extra-curricular program can be found in the school newsletter and on the school website throughout the year. Furthermore, throughout the year students from different houses (tutors) also compete against each other in competitive tournaments across a range of different activities that include basketball, table-tennis, football, volleyball and many more.

Overview by Key Stage:

Key Stage 3

Students take part in a broad range of physical activities and sports. They are delivered in line with the National Curriculum aims, the facilities we have available at the school and linked with the competition calendar allowing pupils a pathway through to representing the school in competitions and fixtures. At Key Stage 3 these activities are: Volleyball, Netball, Basketball, Football, YOGA, Boxercise, Handball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Hockey, Dodgeball, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders, Touch Rugby and Ultimate Frisbee.  

Within these sports students will be taught to:

- Develop their technique and skills in specific sports, in order to improve their performance and to be able to analyse their own and others' performance.

- Develop knowledge in order to use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome/outwit opponents in direct competition through team and individual games.

- Develop teamwork and communication skills that allow them to work effectively with others.

- Develop knowledge of rules and regulations in different sports that develop sportsmanship and leadership skills.

Key Stage 4

CORE PE (Non – Examination)

In KS4, students have one hour of core PE a week which focuses on developing the key transferable skills and knowledge embedded at KS3 through physical recreation, whilst also providing an environment in which students can develop their physical and mental well-being in order to become independently active and active role models for the school. This is achieved through a student-centred approach, where the students can choose the pathway which suits their individual needs, such as competitive games or social/healthy active living.  Students participate in a variety of activities (depending on facilities available and the weather) during core PE lessons including Netball, Football, Basketball, Dance, YOGA, Handball, Fitness, Badminton, Trampolining, Athletics, Rounders and many more.  

GCSE PE

We offer AQA GCSE PE and OCR Sport Studies Level 2 at KS4.  

AQA GCSE PE

The course is mainly theory based with pupils requiring a good level of physical ability before undertaking the course. The course is examined through two written papers.

Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport.

- Applied anatomy and physiology

- Movement analysis

- Physical training

Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport  

- Sports psychology

- Socio-cultural influences

- Health, fitness and well-being

 Your practical ability is also assessed in three sports and coursework with a weighting of 60% theory to 40%practical.

OCR Cambridge National in Sport Studies  

The course is more coursework and practical based. Students are taught 4 units:

- Unit 1:Contemporary Issues in Sport  

- Unit 2:Developing sports skills (Practical)

- Unit 3:Sports leadership  

- Unit 4:R055: Sport in the Media

Key Stage 5

We offer 2 different pathways for PE at KS5.

The intent of our Key Stage 5 curriculum is to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance. We also aim for students to understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance and to understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity.

-  A Level PE (AQA)

-  BTEC Sport Level 3

A Level PE (AQA)

Students intending to take A level Physical Education should have already attained a high standard of performance in one sport. This course is suitable for strong academic and practical performers with a preference for exams.

What will I study?

• Applied anatomy and physiology

• Skill acquisition

• Sport and society (History and development of sport)

• Biomechanical movement

• Sport psychology

• Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

  

BTEC Sport Level 3

The study pathway for years 12and 13 includes the BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport. This is a2-year course and is equivalent to 1 A level. Pupils study a total of 4 units across the 2 years which involve a portfolio/coursework unit and an examination unit for each year.

The intent of our Key Stage 5 curriculum is to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance. We also aim for students to understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance and to understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity.

- Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology

- Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health. Sport and Well-being

- Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

- Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance

Overview by Key Stage:

Key Stage 3

Students take part in a broad range of physical activities and sports. They are delivered in line with the National Curriculum aims, the facilities we have available at the school and linked with the competition calendar allowing pupils a pathway through to representing the school in competitions and fixtures. At Key Stage 3 these activities are: Volleyball, Netball, Basketball, Football, YOGA, Boxercise, Handball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Hockey, Dodgeball, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders, Touch Rugby and Ultimate Frisbee.  

Within these sports students will be taught to:

- Develop their technique and skills in specific sports, in order to improve their performance and to be able to analyse their own and others' performance.

- Develop knowledge in order to use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome/outwit opponents in direct competition through team and individual games.

- Develop teamwork and communication skills that allow them to work effectively with others.

- Develop knowledge of rules and regulations in different sports that develop sportsmanship and leadership skills.

RSE Overview

CORE PE (Non – Examination)

In KS4, students have one hour of core PE a week which focuses on developing the key transferable skills and knowledge embedded at KS3 through physical recreation, whilst also providing an environment in which students can develop their physical and mental well-being in order to become independently active and active role models for the school. This is achieved through a student-centred approach, where the students can choose the pathway which suits their individual needs, such as competitive games or social/healthy active living.  Students participate in a variety of activities (depending on facilities available and the weather) during core PE lessons including Netball, Football, Basketball, Dance, YOGA, Handball, Fitness, Badminton, Trampolining, Athletics, Rounders and many more.  

GCSE PE

We offer AQA GCSE PE and OCR Sport Studies Level 2 at KS4.  

AQA GCSE PE

The course is mainly theory based with pupils requiring a good level of physical ability before undertaking the course. The course is examined through two written papers.

Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport.

- Applied anatomy and physiology

- Movement analysis

- Physical training

Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport  

- Sports psychology

- Socio-cultural influences

- Health, fitness and well-being

 Your practical ability is also assessed in three sports and coursework with a weighting of 60% theory to 40%practical.

OCR Cambridge National in Sport Studies  

The course is more coursework and practical based. Students are taught 4 units:

- Unit 1:Contemporary Issues in Sport  

- Unit 2:Developing sports skills (Practical)

- Unit 3:Sports leadership  

- Unit 4:R055: Sport in the Media

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