PE Department

Yavneh College holds the prestigious Active Sports Mark, which is awarded in recognition of the quality of the delivery of the national PE, School Sport and Club Links strategy. Schools receive the Active Sports Mark if 90% or more of pupils do at least 2 hours of high quality PE and school sport each week. The gaining of this award is recognition of the hard work and commitment shown by pupils and staff in PE and sport at Yavneh College.

The aims of the PE Department are to:

  1. offer all pupils the opportunity to discover their sporting talent
  2. encourage all pupils to enjoy exercise and sport no matter what their ability
  3. to understand the importance of fitness
  4. to help pupils to find a sporting activity which gives them enjoyment and a sense of success

 The department is committed to equipping its pupils with the confidence and comptenence which enable them to make physical activity a central part of their every day life. It strives to provide a dynamic and broad range of experience for its pupils which they enjoy and can succeed at. The pupils will have the chance in lessons to develop creatativlity,personally and socially whilst taking on different role within the group. The pupils will be expected to lead warm up in year 7 and act as coaches or referees as they progress. We offer a comprehensive extracurricular and enrichment programme which aims to appeal and provide varied opportunity for each and every pupil.  We take our responsibility of guiding and informing pupils about the value of being healthy and active seriously so as our pupils can make informed decisions. We have, and will continue to develop, appropriate links with local sports clubs and other exercise organisations to facilitate these pathways. The profile of PE in the school is high. There is positive ethos within school with regards to exercises and sport. The pupils recognise the link and importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy, happy and balanced lifestyle.  

Curriculum

Key Stage 3

All pupils have two one-hour PE lessons each week, covering a range of different sporting activities:

Out witting opponents

  1. rugby
  2. basketball
  3. handball
  4. football
  5. badminton/ short tennis
  6. cricket/rounders/ softball
  7. volleyball

Accurately replication of actions, phases and sequences.

  1. Gym
  2. trampolining (2010)

Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy.

  1. athletics

Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature.

  1. outdoor and adventurous activities

Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing

  1. fitness

Pupils in year 8 who are gifted and talented in sport attend a special weekly enrichment group which develops their understanding of the principles of training and they are encouraged to take part in inter-form and external fixtures and competitions, including inter-school, Mid-Herts, national events and Maccabi, and to enter for District trials. We also provide pathways for gifted and talented pupils by linking up with community-based sports clubs.

We have introduce our own sports leaders enrichment sessions which give our year 9 talented and enthusiastic yr 9 pupils a taster of the national recognised  sports leaders program. We are planning to offer the Sport leaders programme to some of our Year 10/11. The role of sports leaders and volunteers in sport can be very rewarding for all involved. It helps to build good citizenship and is therefore committed to developing the ethos of volunteering and the building of collaborative working and leadership skills across the entire school community of staff and pupils. The pupils will be used to help run after-school club both at Yavneh and in our feeder schools.

GCSE in Physical Education (2PE01) Edexcel

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course would suit both talented sportsmen or sportswomen and pupils who have a positive attitude to sport and health.  There is a high reward for pupils for performance-related components (practical performance and analysis of performance). Pupils will be assessed in four sports. If they participate in sports regularly outside of school this may help them to achieve higher marks.  The pupil’s practical performance in sport will be developed through an increased understanding of the theory behind physical education. Pupils should be aware that half of lessons in GCSE PE are classroom-based. In theory lessons pupils will study the relationship between exercise, diet, work and rest, and how, together, they contribute to a balanced healthy lifestyle. They also will explore the relationship between health, fitness and exercise and the effects of exercise and fitness on participation. Physical activity and exercise contributes to the growth and development of body systems and structures including the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and skeletal systems, pupils will study these systems and be expected to relate the impact a healthy active lifestyle has on them. This knowledge will assist them with there GCSE science course.

A LEVEL LINK:

If you think that you might want to go on to study PE at A-level please note that you much choose this for GCSE as it is a prerequisite for the six form course.

COURSE CONTENT:

Unit 1: The Theory of Physical Education 

Section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles

Topic 1.1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles and how they could benefit you
Topic 1.1.2: Influences on your healthy, active lifestyle
Topic 1.1.3: Exercise and fitness as part of your healthy, active lifestyle
Topic 1.1.4: Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle
Topic 1.1.5: Your personal health and wellbeing

Section 1.2: Your healthy, active body

Topic 1.2.1: A healthy, active lifestyle and your cardiovascular system
Topic 1.2.2: A healthy, active lifestyle and your respiratory system
Topic 1.2.3: A healthy, active lifestyle and your muscular system
Topic 1.2.4: A healthy, active lifestyle and your skeletal system
Topic 1.2.5: Physical activity and your healthy mind and body

Unit 2: Performance in Physical Education

Section 2.1: Practical performance
Section 2.2: Analysis of performance

ASSESSMENT:

Section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles

This unit is assessed through an externally set examination. The examination is 1 hour and 30 minutes, and includes multiple-choice, short-answer, and longer-answer questions. This section makes up 40% of the pupils overall grade.

Section 2.1: Practical performance and Section 2.2: Analysis of performance

This unit is assessed under controlled conditions in lesson by the PE department. Video evidence may be required. This unit is externally moderated. This section makes up 60% of the pupils overall grade.

A-level Physical Education

SPECIFICATION:

OCR  G451- Anatomy and Physiology/ Skill Acquisition/ Socio-cultural studies, G452- Coursework

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Students who have studied GCSE PE must have achieved at least Grade B. All students must have achieved at least Grade BB in GCSE Dual Award Science if they are to cope effectively with the physiological modules on the A Level PE course. Students who do not have a GCSE in PE will need to commit to familiarising themselves with the necessary anatomy and physiology knowledge in order to begin the AS course in September.

Students are also expected to have reached a good standard of performance in two different sports activities. Ideally, they will be performing or competing regularly in at least one of these sports.

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course would suit talented sportsmen or sportswomen who are keen to develop their practical performance in their chosen sport by developing an in-depth understanding of the theoretical concepts which underpin physical education. This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach, encouraging the development of different methods of enquiry, with the focal point being the performer and the performance. The course is based on the interaction between the theory and practice of physical education.

Students are required to participate in one or more sports regularly outside of school. Students should be aware that the majority of lessons in A Level PE are classroom-based.  These classroom lessons make reference to, and draw upon, students’ practical experiences in their chosen activities. Students will be expected to attend additional sessions after school, where aspects of the practical coursework will be covered or assessed.

The modules studied at AS level are:

 G451   60% of the AS Qualification (120 Marks)
Anatomy and Physiology ( Section A)

  • The skeletal and muscular systems
  • Motion and movement
  • The cardiovascular and respiratory system in relation to performance

Acquiring Movement Skills ( Section B)

  • Classification of motor skills and abilities
  • The development of motor skills
  • Informing processing
  • Motor control of skills in physical activity
  • Learning skills in physical activity

Socio-culture Studies relating to participating in physical activity ( Section C)

  • Physical activity
  • Sport and culture
  • Contemporary studies

G452  40% AS Qualification (80 Marks)
Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills’-
Pupils will be assessed in:

  • Performance in two chosen activities (from two different activity profiles)
  • Evaluation & planning for improvement of performance in one of the chosen activities.

 

Anatomy and Physiology
(40)

 

Skill Acquisition
(40)

 

Contemporary Issues
(40)

 

Practical
(30)

 

Practical
(30)

 

ORAL
(20)

 

 

 

The modules studied at A2 level are:

G453    35% of A2 Qualification

  • Historical aspects of sport
  • Psychology of sport

G454 15% of A2 Qualification

  • Course Work

The remaining 50% is calculated using you AS scores 30% for G451 and 20% for G452
In order to be successful at A2 students will need to:

  • Have an independent approach to their studies - independent research is a fundamental requirement for the theoretical aspects of this subject.
  • Become effective collaborators, working in groups during both practical and theory lessons
  • Apply their theoretical knowledge to help improve performance
  • Work with past examination papers and mark schemes
  • Be participating regularly in one sport outside of school.

Important Information

Students taking Physical Education at AS / A2 level attend additional compulsory practical sessions to be arranged during 6th form recreational PE time and or after school depending on the students choices of sports.. This is the only time that practical work is carried out the rest of the lessons are theoretical and are based in a classroom.

WHY STUDY A LEVEL PE?

With an A Level in physical education, students can go on to higher education and pursue a career in sports studies/science, physiotherapy, leisure management or teaching.

Facilities

Our PE facilities are excellent. Our large, modern sports centre comprises a large sports hall, aerobics/dance studio, six changing rooms, showers, PE office, and reception suite.
There are 9 acres of playing fields which provide excellent facilities for outdoor lessons in both summer and winter. There is currently one new outdoor court and four more will be constructed in the next building phase, ready for 2009.

The department is very well-equipped, to ensure that our teachers and coaches are able to optimise pupils’ experiences in PE and sport. Recent purchases include fencing equipment, fitness balls, SAQ slalom poles, ladders and speed stacks.

Enrichment

The PE Department offers many activities as part of the school’s Enrichment Programme:

  • aerobics/ circuits
  • rugby
  • basketball
  • badminton
  • table tennis
  • volleyball
  • trampolining
  • running club
  • extreme golf
  • speed stacking
  • skipping
  • tennis
  • running club
  • cricket
  • rounders

We have links with many external sporting organisations, including girls’ football in partnership with Arsenal Ladies boys and girls rugby at Tabard Rugby Club to mention just two.
Our extensive after-school programme of sports activities offers fixtures against state and independent schools and Jewish secondary schools in the Maccabi leagues. We also compete in Mid-Hertfordshire, county and national competitions. The programme  currently includes:

  1. fencing
  2. basketball
  3. football
  4. cheerleading
  5. dance
  6. rugby
  7. athletics
  8. tennis
  9. rounders
  10. cricket
  11. table tennis
  12. yoga
  13. self defence
  14. Dance

Watford and Hertsmere School Sport Partnership

Yavneh College is a member of the Watford and Hertsmere School Sport Partnership, working in partnership with other local secondary and primary schools to assist the development of high-quality PE and school sport in the primary sector. We have established annual Primary School Festivals hosted and run at Yavneh College for our family of schools:

  1. HJPS
  2. Clore Shalom
  3. Monks Mead
  4. Saffron Green
  5. Kenilworth

Staff

HOD Department:
Mrs Mhairi Armstrong

2nd in Department/SSCO:
Paul Kirk

PE teacher:
Daniel Raymen
Katie Khosla

PE teachers due to start Sept 2010:
Karen Hayes
Jonathan Mc Loughlin