Quotes

I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
– Michael Jordan

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion’.
– Muhammad Ali

Purpose

Physical Education at Rushey Mead Academy provides a rich, inclusive and ambitious curriculum that enables all scholars to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to participate and excel in a broad range of physical activities and sports. In line with the National Curriculum, our programme supports scholars in becoming physically active for sustained periods of time, developing competence across a wide variety of activities, and understanding the importance of leading healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood. PE at Rushey Mead is also a powerful vehicle for personal development and social change. Through engaging and meaningful sporting experiences, scholars build character, resilience and leadership, while embedding core values such as fairness, respect, teamwork and integrity. Competitive and recreational opportunities — both within school and across wider community and trust networks — help to increase our scholars’ social and cultural capital and inspire them to aspire, achieve and participate beyond the classroom.

Our vision for PE is encapsulated in “DIVE”, which shapes both our curriculum design and our expectations for every scholar: Develop competence and confidence across a range of sports and physical activities. Increase knowledge and understanding of sport, health, fitness and physical activity. Value physical activity as a foundation for wellbeing, character development and success in life. Enthuse & Empower all scholars to engage in physical activity for life. Through DIVE, we aim to ensure every scholar leaves Rushey Mead with the passion, capability and confidence to remain active, lead healthy lifestyles and make positive contributions to their communities.

Curriculum

Key Stage 3 Features and Summary

At KS3 we aim to develop skills and techniques that can be applied in different activities. Students study P.E. for two 1 hour lessons per week in Year 7 and experience a broad range of activities covering all areas of the National Curriculum. They start to make decisions about their performance and take on different roles such as leader, official and coach. Information technology is now an important aspect of planning, performing and evaluating performance.

In KS3, Dance is taught within the PE curriculum on a rotation system. Click below for more information on what is included:

Dance Curriculum

KS3 Curriculum Map & Knowledge Organisers

Typical Subject content at Key stage 3

Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, handball, netball, rounders, rugby, softball and tennis

  • Develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports for example, athletics and gymnastics.
  • Perform dances using advanced dance techniques within a range of dance styles and forms.
  • Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group for example orienteering.
  • Analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best for example fitness.

Take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs.

KS3 PE Curriculum Map

Key Stage 4 Features and Summary

All students partake in 2 X 1 hour lessons of core Physical Education at KS4. The faculty also offer students the opportunity to study OCR Cambridge Nationals Sport or GCSE PE in their option choices.

Core PE

All students have the opportunity to undertake the Rushey Mead Sports Leader Award in Year 10 as part of the progressive Sports Leadership Pathway developed during KS3. They are assessed on their ability to plan, organise and lead their peers in a variety of sports activities. This allows students to learn the fundamental skills to organise and engage in sport safely and continue to participate in sport at a level that is appropriate for them. The students are also able utilise the learning to volunteer at local sports clubs and organisations to improve their CV and enhance their potential to gain places at colleges and universities.

We aim to improve the physical literacy and efficiency of all students whilst providing enjoyment. Students are taught in their teaching groups and there is an element of choice in provision to allow students to partake in physical activity in an enjoyable environment.

Cambridge Nationals in Sport

Specification: Cambridge Nationals Sport Studies Level 1/2 Award/Certificate – J803, J813

The Cambridge National in Sport Studies enables students 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.

GCSE Physical Education

This course is Dynamic, stimulating and incorporates elements of science, anatomy and physiology, psychology, English and mathematics.

70% of the assessment of the course is theory and therefore most lessons will be theory based.

30% of the assessment is Practical – the ability of the students to perform in sport. Students are assessed in 3 sports.  Students MUST be committed to improve physical performance in extracurricular sport over the 2 years and compete regularly in at least 2 sports.

KS4 Curriculum Map & Knowledge Organisers

Typical subject content at Key stage 4 (Core PE)

  • Sports leadership
  • Use and develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in team and individual games for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, handball, netball, rounders, softball and tennis
  • Evaluate their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement across a range of physical activities to achieve their personal best for example fitness
  • Continue to take part regularly in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs.

KS4 Core PE Curriculum Map
KS4 GCSE PE Curriculum Map
KS4 CNAT PE Curriculum Map

Teaching and Learning Approach

Assessment

Assessment in Physical Education KS3

Throughout Key Stage 3, students are assessed across a broad range of practical activities to measure their competence, progress and ability to apply skills in different sporting contexts. Practical performance forms 75% of the overall KS3 PE grade, with teachers assessing how well students:  perform skills and techniques  apply them in conditioned and competitive situations  work effectively with others  demonstrate resilience, effort and positive engagement  Alongside this, students develop their understanding of rules, tactics, health, fitness and key PE concepts through regular low-stakes quizzes. These are completed as homework via Satchel One and Educake and are used to check understanding and reinforce learning. This theoretical element contributes 25% of the overall KS3 PE grade.  This blended approach ensures assessment reflects both physical competence and secure subject knowledge, helping students become confident, active and informed participants in sport and physical activity.

KS4 Core PE

In Year 10, Core PE focuses on developing students’ confidence, competence and enjoyment in a wide range of physical activities, supporting them to stay active and make positive lifestyle choices beyond school. Learning is centred on participation, teamwork, personal responsibility and sustained physical activity, with opportunities to engage in both competitive and recreational sport.  Students are evaluated through their Attitude to Learning in PE, which reflects effort, engagement, resilience, teamwork and readiness to participate. This is reported three times across the year, with students receiving formative feedback on strengths and clear guidance for improvement.  The purpose of Core PE at KS4 is to ensure all students value physical activity, build confidence and develop the habits, skills and attitudes that support lifelong participation.

KS4 GCSE (AQA)

Assessment in GCSE PE is split between practical performance and theoretical examination.

Practical Performance – 40%  Students are assessed in three different activities as a performer:  one team activity  one individual activity  one additional activity (team or individual)  Performances are assessed by teachers and externally moderated by AQA.  Students also complete an Analysis and Evaluation of Performance (AEP) task, demonstrating how performance can be improved in one activity.

Theory — 60%  Assessed through two written examination papers:  Paper 1 (30%) Applied anatomy and physiology Movement analysis Physical training Use of data 1 hr 15 mins — 78 marks  Paper 2 (30%) Sports psychology Socio-cultural influences Health, fitness and well-being 1 hr 15 mins — 78 marks  Together, these components assess students’ knowledge, understanding and application of sport, health and performance.

Cambridge Nationals in  Sport

Students following the Cambridge National in Sport Studies are assessed across three units, providing a balance of theoretical understanding, practical performance and applied coursework. The qualification enables students to explore sport through participation, performance, leadership, safety and wider social influences.

The assessed units are:  Contemporary Issues in Sport (Externally assessed written examination — 1 hr 15 mins) Students explore participation in sport, barriers to physical activity, the role of national governing bodies, major sporting events and the wider impact of sport on society.  Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities (Internally assessed coursework, externally moderated) Students demonstrate performance in selected activities and reflect on their strengths and development needs. They also plan and deliver a sports session, focusing on organisation, safety and communication.  R187: Increasing Awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (Internally assessed coursework, externally moderated).

Exam Board

Sports Leaders UK: http://www.sportsleaders.org/
GCSE PE – AQA: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-4890
Cambridge Nationals in  Sport – OCR: https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/sport-studies-level-1-2-j803-j813/

Useful Information

Useful Links & Revision Support Revision Resources

(School Shared Area) Students have access to a comprehensive bank of revision materials for GCSE PE and Cambridge Nationals in the shared area: O:\Students\Faculty of Sports Data\GCSE PE Revision

This folder includes:

• topic revision booklets

• knowledge organisers

• past paper–style questions

• quizzes and self-check resources

Students are encouraged to use these materials regularly to support independent study, retrieval practice and exam preparation.

Online Revision & Learning Platforms

BBC Bitesize — GCSE PE BBC Bitesize provides clear explanations, revision notes and interactive quizzes to support students with key GCSE PE theory topics. https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zwkcdmn/revision/1

It is particularly useful for revising core concepts, reinforcing classroom learning and preparing for exam-style questions.

Educake — PE Knowledge Quizzes Educake is used to support regular knowledge recall and retrieval practice in PE. Students complete short, low-stakes quizzes that help reinforce key terminology, concepts and exam content. Educake can be accessed through the student login page or via homework tasks set by PE staff.

Sports Leaders UK Information on leadership pathways and nationally recognised leadership awards. http://www.sportsleaders.org/ Course Information & Support Websites

AQA GCSE Physical Education Course information, assessment details and past exam materials for GCSE PE. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-4890

OCR Cambridge National in Sport Studies Course structure, assessment guidance and specification documents. https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/sport-studies-level-1-2-j803-j813/

Health, Fitness & Physical Activity Knowledge (Useful for coursework contexts, wider reading and personal wellbeing) NHS Live Well — Physical Activity Guidance https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/

Sport England — Participation & Communities in Sport https://www.sportengland.org/ Youth Sport Trust — PE, Sport & Wellbeing https://www.youthsporttrust.org/

Head of Department

Mr J Acharya – [email protected]