PE Department

In Year 8 students are taught 3 x 50 minute lessons a week of Physical Educations. Students' work is assessed in 5 weekly units and reported termly.

 

The key processes of the modernised National Curriculum in Key Stage 3 PE include:

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Developing skills in physical activity

Making and applying decisions

Developing physical and mental capabilities

Evaluating and improving

Making informed choices about health, active lifestyles.

 

In Year 8 these processes are delivered through a range of content that includes the following activities each year:

 

Year 8 Boys:

 

Fitness, Gymnastics, Dance, Orienteering, Football, Sport Education, Rugby, Athletics, Striking/Fielding, Swimming, Handball, Basketball, Volleyball.

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Year 8 Girls:

 

Fitness, Gymnastics, Dance, Orienteering, Football, Volleyball, Netball, Athletics, Striking/Fielding, Swimming, Handball, Sport Education.

 

 

In Year 8 students are grouped according to their ability and to their gender where possible. The groups used are England, Scotland and Wales. These groupings are reviewed by the department on a termly basis which allows for students to move between groups as their skills improve.

 

Please click on the button below to view our Scheme of  Work for Year 8 students....