Why do we learn physical education?
Physical Education is taught at Ark Elvin Academy as a basis for lifelong learning, where pupils have the opportunity to learn and master a wide range of sports in order to continue to be healthy by having a physically active life within and beyond their school life. Having a high-quality physical education curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to become physically confident which supports their physical, social and mental well-being. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as community, courage, integrity and mastery.
Head of Department
Mr Shane O'Connell
Our approach
At Ark Elvin, we strive to ensure pupils receive regular exercse through our physical education curriculum and through our extensive enrichment program. We offer over 25 sporting enrichment clubs before, during and after school so that our pupils can learn and master their skills within a wide range of sports. We organise multiple weekly sporting fixtures within the Brent, Ark and regional competitions.
Within Physical Education lessons, all pupils in key stage 3 take part in 2 lessons of high-quality lessons and 1 lesson within KS4. Lessons are designed to improve gross and fine motor skills, fitness and strength. Units across the year and across the school develop:
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Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games
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Develop pupils’ technique and improve their performance in a broad range of competitive sports
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Develop key skills such as teamwork, communication, resilience, problem solving and leadership through sport
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Analyse performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
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Take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs.
Year 7
Boys
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Invasion game Basketball |
Aesthetic Gymnastics |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Net game Table Tennis |
Athletic activities Athletics |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Aesthetic Trampolining |
Fielding/ striking Cricket |
Girls
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Aesthetic Gymnastics |
Invasion Game Netball |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Net game Badminton |
Athletic activities Athletics |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Striking/ fielding Rounder’s |
Aesthetic Trampolining |
Year 8
Boys
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Invasion Game Rugby |
Invasion Game Handball |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Net game Badminton |
Athletic activities Athletics |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Striking/fielding Rounder’s |
Alternative game Short Tennis |
Girls
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Invasion Game Basketball |
Invasion Game Football |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Net game Table Tennis |
Athletic activities Athletics |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Alternative game Short Tennis |
Fielding/striking Cricket |
Year 9
Boys
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Invasion Game Basketball |
Invasion Game Hockey |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Net game Table Tennis |
Athletic activities Athletics |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Invasion Game Volleyball |
Striking/fielding Cricket |
Girls
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Invasion Game Netball |
Invasion Game Basketball |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Net game Badminton |
Athletic activities Athletics |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Striking/fielding Rounders |
Invasion Game Volleyball |
Year 10 GCSE
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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1.1.a The structure and functions of the skeletal system (Location of major bones; functions of the skeleton; types of synovial joint; types of movements at joints; other components of joints) 1.1.b The structure and function of the muscular system (Location of major muscle groups; the roles of muscles in movement) |
1.1.c Movement analysis (Leaver systems; Planes of movement and axes of rotation) 1.1.d The cardiovascular and respiratory system (Structure and function of the cardiovascular system; Structure and function of the respiratory system; aerobic and anaerobic exercises) |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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1.1.e Effects of exercise on body systems (Short-term effects of exercise; Long term effects of exercise) 1.2.a Components of fitness |
1.2.b Applying the principles of training (Principles of training; optimising training) 1.2.c Prevention of injury in physical activity and training |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Analysis and evaluation of performance | Revision of all year key learning |
Year 11 GCSE
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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2.2.a Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports (Physical activity and sport in the UK; participation in physical activity and sport) 2.1.b Commercialisation of physical activity and sport (Commercialisation of sport) |
2.1.c Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (Ethics in sport; Drugs in sport; violence in sport) |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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2.2 Sports psychology (Characteristics of skilful movement; classification of skills; goal setting; mental preparation; types of guidance; types of feedback) |
2.3 Health, fitness and well- being (Health, fitness and well-being; diet and nutrition) |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Revision of all year key learning | Revision of all year key learning |