Physical Education
Physical Education covers a wide range of disciplines but particularly focuses on participation and performances in Sport.
Physical Education covers a wide range of disciplines but particularly focuses on participation and performances in Sport.
To study this subject you will need at least a Grade 7 in GCSE Physical Education.
You must also have an interest in the broad spectrum of sport and must be an active participant in a team or club outside of school.
What will you learn?
A comprehensive blend of scientific, psychological and sociological theory, alongside practical application to enhance performance. The course aims to develop a deep understanding of how the mind and body function in sport, and how to analyse and improve performance, and the role of sport in society.
Course Components
You will take a lead role in assessing their competence as a performer or coach, developing a comprehensive understanding of elite performances. You will be encouraged to review your current participation and performance in Sport.
You will cover a range of subject areas including anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, exercise physiology, skill acquisition, historical and contemporary studies and data analysis.
Skills you will develop
Performance Analysis
Evaluating technique and performance in sport and physical activity.
Scientific Understanding
Learning how anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics affect performance.
Training & Fitness Planning
Understanding how to improve performance through training methods.
Evaluation Skills
Analysing sporting performance and strategies.
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How will you be assessed?
Written Examination at the end of Year 13
Pearson EdexcelTheory
70% of gradeWritten Coursework
30% of gradeTwo coursework tasks.
Who will teach you?
Miss C Roye
Director of Sport
Mrs G Parsons
Head of Academic PE
Miss A Mortimer-Lane
Assistant Director of Sport
Mrs L Batchelor
Teacher of PE
Ms R Blakey-Cottrell
Teacher of PE
Mrs S Hewison
Teacher of PE
Miss S Masterson
Teacher of PE
Mrs R O'Brien
Teacher of Dance
Ms S Vann
Teacher of PE
Miss I Anthony
Sports Graduate
Sports Facilities at EHS
Within our 14-acre site, we have a heated indoor swimming pool, a large gym, a fitness suite for all ability levels, an all-weather flood lit astro surface for hockey, netball and tennis, an athletics track and a cricket square. Our outdoor facilities also include a variety of playing fields, a sports pavilion and the school allotment.
Within our 14-acre site, we have a heated indoor swimming pool, a large gym, a fitness suite for all ability levels, an all-weather flood lit astro surface for hockey, netball and tennis, an athletics track and a cricket square. Our outdoor facilities also include a variety of playing fields, a sports pavilion and the school allotment.
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