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
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
The WJEC Eduqas GCSE Physical Education specification is broad, coherent and practical, designed to encourage learners to be inspired, motivated and challenged by the subject and enable them to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career pathways. Through studying GCSE Physical Education learners will acquire the knowledge, understanding, skills and values to develop and maintain their performance in physical activities and understand the benefits to health, fitness and well-being. Learners will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance.
Component 1: Introduction to physical education Written examination: 2 hours 60% of qualification
Component 2: The active participant in physical education Non-exam assessment 40% of qualification
The subject content focuses on five key areas:
1. Health, training and exercise
2. Exercise physiology
3. Movement analysis
4. Psychology of sport and physical activity
5. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
All of the subject content can be assessed in Component 1 as part of the written examination and in Component 2 as part of the analysis and evaluation of personal performance. Components 1 and 2 require learners to demonstrate an understanding of how both qualitative and quantitative data are collected. Learners will also be required to analyse and evaluate data. In Component 2 learners will also have to present data, including tables and graphs, as part of the written performance analysis.
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 MRLP.
- Mr D Lynn – Teacher
- Miss S Wilson - Head of Department
- Miss J McGurk - PE Technician
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
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
The WJEC Eduqas GCSE Physical Education specification is broad, coherent and practical, designed to encourage learners to be inspired, motivated and challenged by the subject and enable them to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career pathways. Through studying GCSE Physical Education learners will acquire the knowledge, understanding, skills and values to develop and maintain their performance in physical activities and understand the benefits to health, fitness and well-being. Learners will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance.
Component 1: Introduction to physical education Written examination: 2 hours 60% of qualification
Component 2: The active participant in physical education Non-exam assessment 40% of qualification
The subject content focuses on five key areas:
1. Health, training and exercise
2. Exercise physiology
3. Movement analysis
4. Psychology of sport and physical activity
5. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
All of the subject content can be assessed in Component 1 as part of the written examination and in Component 2 as part of the analysis and evaluation of personal performance. Components 1 and 2 require learners to demonstrate an understanding of how both qualitative and quantitative data are collected. Learners will also be required to analyse and evaluate data. In Component 2 learners will also have to present data, including tables and graphs, as part of the written performance analysis.
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 MRLP.
