CURRICULUM KS3/KS4

Physical Education at Lindsworth School aims to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing in our pupils now and for their future. Physical fitness is an important part of leading a healthier lifestyle. It teaches self-discipline and that to be successful you must work hard, show resilience and have the determination to believe that anything can be achieved.

Physical Education at KS4

At KS4 all pupils will study Entry Level PE as part of the Curriculum. Ensuring they leave with a qualification in PE. Pupils will study and be assessed on their application of skills to a variety of sporting activities, in addition to developing understanding of how to analyse performance. Alongside this pupils who are dedicated and show greater interest will have the opportunity to study GCSE PE as part of their options choices. Successful completion of the GCSE will provide them with nationally recognised qualifications; to help towards improving their career or further study opportunities.

Curriculum Content KS4

Year	Half Term	Topic
10	1	Football - Skill Acquisition
		Basketball - Skill Acquisition
		Health Related Fitness
	2	Handball - Skill Acquisition
		Football - Skill Acquisition
		Cricket - Skill Acquisition
	3	Handball - Skill Acquisition
		Table Tennis - Skill Acquisition
		Basketball - Skill Acquisition
	4	Football - Tactics and Formations
		Basketball - Tactics and Formations
		Cricket - Skill Acquisition
	5	Invasion Games - Game Play and Tactical Awareness
		Softball - Skill Acquisition
		Football - Tactics and Formations
	6	Invasion Games - Game Play and Tactical Awareness
		Striking and Fielding - Game Play and Tactical Awareness
		Options

Year	Half Term	Topic
11	1	Football - Skill Acquisition
		Handball - Skill Acquisition
		Table Tennis - Skill Acquisition
	2	Basketball - Skill Acquisition
		Cricket - Skill Acquisition
		Health Related Fitness
	3	Football - Skill Acquisition
		Handball - Skill Acquisition
		Basketball - Skill Acquisition
	4	Tennis - Skill Acquisition
		Dodgeball - Skill Acquisition
		Football - Tactics and Formations
	5	Softball - Skill Acquisition
		Invasion Games - Game Play and Tactical Awareness
		Options

Options at Key Stage 4

GCSE Physical Education Year 10 & 11

Curriculum Content GCSE PE

Unit	Topic
1.1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology	Structure and Function of the Skeletal System
	Structure and Function of the Muscular System
	Movement Analysis
	Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
	Effects of Exercise on Body Systems
1.2 Physical Training	Components of Fitness
	Applying the Principles of Training
	Preventing Injury in Physical Activity and Training
2.1 Socio Cultural Issues	Engagement Patterns of Different Social Groups in Physical Activity and Exercise
	Commercialisation of Physical Activity and Sport
	Ethical and Socio Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport
2.2 Sports Psychology	Characteristics of Skilful Movement
	Classification of Skills
	Goal Setting
	Mental Preperation
	Types of Guidance
	Types of Feedback
2.3 Health, Fitness and Wellbeing	Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
	Diet and Nutrition

How will your child be assessed at GCSE?

•    Unit 1.1 and 1.2 – 1 hour Theory Exam (30% of final mark)

•    Unit 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 – 1 hour Theory Exam (30% of final mark)

•    Performance in Physical Education – Practical Assessment (3 activities) & Written Controlled Assessment (40% of final mark)

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

As part of the school’s extra-curricular offer the pupils have access to a number of activities including the fitness suite, table tennis, basketball and the School Football team. Our team are highly competitive and have participated in the Midlands SEN Football League since 2015. We feature annually in events around this league and any events which occur with other schools within it. As a result, the school also participates in regional tournaments and charity events such as Knife Crime Awareness and Engage in their Future tournament to name just a few. As a department we have played and are always on the lookout for competitive “friendlies” in other sports such as dodgeball, handball and basketball.

In the New Year 2022; we are delighted to be welcoming Moseley Rugby Club coaches in to offer coaching during lunchtimes, and are in contact with AVFC and BCFC community coaches who have worked with us before or look to work with us in the future, to see what else can expand our offer to pupils.

All pupils have access to every aspect of our extra-curricular programme, but the most popular is the school football team. Access is limited so pupils only get the chance if they are engaging in all their lessons and obtaining good behaviour scores, as well as showing a willingness to engage with staff and work hard to develop their football abilities in and out of lessons. Once selected for the team they must stick to the expectations and reputation laid down by all those that have gone before them, and uphold our outstanding reputation as a team, both in the league and any other events we have or will participate in.

When in the school colours they are “Lindsworth Lions” and as Lions they should be: well presented, disciplined, loyal, show support for each other and their opponents, enjoy themselves and express themselves with confidence, whilst showing respect to everyone, playing firm but fair, as well as winning with grace and more importantly, losing with dignity and pride.

Impressively, our pupils very often get the “fair play” or “team of the tournament” awards; for the way they conduct themselves; never swearing or being rude to anyone and always playing with good team spirit, matched by fantastic determination and resilience. For this, we are extremely proud of them and expectations are maintained at the highest standard. Our pupils even more impressively and despite their own difficulties, have always shown great empathy against less confident teams and individuals; all of which we believe is character building and setting them up for a great life after Lindsworth.