Physical Education
Teaching Staff:
Mission Statement of Sperrin PE Department
At Sperrin College, we believe that Physical education and sport have a vital role to play in the social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of our pupils. Physical education and sport are an important feature in the life of our school in that they give our pupils the tools they need to be able to make positive and responsible choices that will impact on their own health and well-being, now and in the future.
We aim to do this by following a professional, safe working, child centred approach that embraces inclusivity, integration and an all ability ethos.
The physical activity curriculum in Sperrin College aims to provide pupils with the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports and physical activities carried out in a safe and supportive environment where effort, hard work, sportsmanship, success, and excellence are equally celebrated. Therefore, we aim to give the pupils the opportunities to increase their self confidence and self-esteem by managing themselves and their capabilities both within and outside the classroom environment.
We aim to enable our pupils to:
Facilities
Indoor Outdoor
Sports Hall Football Pitch
Assembly Hall Hockey Pitch
Dance Studio Tennis Courts (2)
Boys & Girls Changing Areas
PE Office
Subject Organisation
Key Stage 3: 4 X 50 minute lessons every fortnight
Key Stage 4: 2 X 50minute lessons fortnightly
GCSE PE: 3 X 50 minute lessons fortnightly
Unit PE: 3 X 50 minute lessons fortnightly
Occupational Studies: 6 X50 minute lessons fortnightly
OCR: 11 X 50 minute lessons fortnightly
Key Stage 3
In Years 8 - 10, the following Programmes of Study are followed:
Years 11 - 12
6th Form
Enrichment Programme
The PE department runs an extensive Extracurricular programme which changes every half term. PE staff and other members of staff run clubs from 3.25pm to 4.25pm. A table of activities can be found on school notice boards and is emailed to all form classes.
Activities include:
Rugby
Hockey
Gaelic football (male and female)
Camogie/Hurling
Soccer (male and female)
Basketball
Netball
Fitness
Cross Country
Athletics
Success with School’s Sport
GCSE PE – Curriculum
CCEA GCSE Physical Education is a linear qualification: students take all the assessment at the end of the course.
The specification has three units:
Occupational Studies PE
Pupils will study two mandatory units of work across year 11 and 12. This work is portfolio based.
Running a Leisure Event
Sports Leadership
A Level PE : OCR in Sport
This course is delivered in collaboration with MLP. It is a coursework based subject. MHS will deliver the core units (1-4) in Year 13 and the optional units 11, 23 and 25 in Year 14. SIC will deliver a further 6 optional units (3 in Yr13 and 3 in Yr14).
- Mr D Lynn – Head of Department
- Mr J Hastings – Boys PE
- Miss K Poland – Girls PE
- Miss J Giboney – Girls PE
- Mrs E O’Neill – Girls PE
Mission Statement of Sperrin PE Department
At Sperrin College, we believe that Physical education and sport have a vital role to play in the social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of our pupils. Physical education and sport are an important feature in the life of our school in that they give our pupils the tools they need to be able to make positive and responsible choices that will impact on their own health and well-being, now and in the future.
We aim to do this by following a professional, safe working, child centred approach that embraces inclusivity, integration and an all ability ethos.
The physical activity curriculum in Sperrin College aims to provide pupils with the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports and physical activities carried out in a safe and supportive environment where effort, hard work, sportsmanship, success, and excellence are equally celebrated. Therefore, we aim to give the pupils the opportunities to increase their self confidence and self-esteem by managing themselves and their capabilities both within and outside the classroom environment.
We aim to enable our pupils to:
- See PE as a major feature in their lives in relation to health and well being
- Understand the role of exercise in a healthy active lifestyle
- Understand the short and long term effects of exercise on the body
- Develop a wide range of personal skills such as perseverance & co-operation
- To be able to work as part of a team in varied activities in group activities and as part of school teams
Facilities
Indoor Outdoor
Sports Hall Football Pitch
Assembly Hall Hockey Pitch
Dance Studio Tennis Courts (2)
Boys & Girls Changing Areas
PE Office
Subject Organisation
Key Stage 3: 4 X 50 minute lessons every fortnight
Key Stage 4: 2 X 50minute lessons fortnightly
GCSE PE: 3 X 50 minute lessons fortnightly
Unit PE: 3 X 50 minute lessons fortnightly
Occupational Studies: 6 X50 minute lessons fortnightly
OCR: 11 X 50 minute lessons fortnightly
Key Stage 3
In Years 8 - 10, the following Programmes of Study are followed:
- Athletics
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Cross Country, Orienteering
- Games – Football, Rugby, Gaelic Football, Hockey, Netball, Basketball
Years 11 - 12
- Games – Badminton, Volleyball, Football, Rugby, Gaelic Football
- Health Related PE – Circuit Training
- Cross country
6th Form
- Games – Badminton, Volleyball, Football, Rugby, Gaelic Football
- Health Related PE – Circuit Training
- Cross country
Enrichment Programme
The PE department runs an extensive Extracurricular programme which changes every half term. PE staff and other members of staff run clubs from 3.25pm to 4.25pm. A table of activities can be found on school notice boards and is emailed to all form classes.
Activities include:
Rugby
Hockey
Gaelic football (male and female)
Camogie/Hurling
Soccer (male and female)
Basketball
Netball
Fitness
Cross Country
Athletics
Success with School’s Sport
- Ulster Rugby High Schools Cup Champions
- McGrath Cup Year 8 Ulster Colleges Winners
- Year 8 NEBBSA Camogie Champions
- Northern Ireland Schools Volleyball Champions
GCSE PE – Curriculum
CCEA GCSE Physical Education is a linear qualification: students take all the assessment at the end of the course.
The specification has three units:
- Component 1: Factors Underpinning Health and Performance 25 %
- Component 2: Developing Performance 25%
- Component 3: Individual Performances in Physical Activities and Sports. 50 %
Occupational Studies PE
Pupils will study two mandatory units of work across year 11 and 12. This work is portfolio based.
Running a Leisure Event
Sports Leadership
A Level PE : OCR in Sport
This course is delivered in collaboration with MLP. It is a coursework based subject. MHS will deliver the core units (1-4) in Year 13 and the optional units 11, 23 and 25 in Year 14. SIC will deliver a further 6 optional units (3 in Yr13 and 3 in Yr14).
