Staff

Key Stage 3

Here at Nendrum College we as a Department seek to provide a broad and balanced programme of study which encompasses all aspects of the development of the pupil (emotionally, intellectually, ethnically, physically and creatively). We as a staff are enthusiastic in our approach and committed to making the pupils experience in PE both a positive and enjoyable one. Positive learning experiences will promote social and interpersonal skills, qualities and attitudes. Units covered include Football, Badminton, Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Basketball, Gymnastics, Table tennis, and Fitness. Teacher observation, peer and self evaluations are used to assess progress.

In the first three years at Nendrum College pupils will receive four periods each week (2 hours 20 minutes). Pupils can then opt to study PE at GCSE level.

Key Stage 4

At KS4 our pupils follow the CCEA GCSE PE Specification. This specification aims to encourage students to develop an appreciation of physical education in a wide range of contexts; develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of health and performance to evaluate and improve these in physical activities and sports; understand how the physiological and psychological state affects health and performance in physical activities and sports; perform efficiently, effectively and consistently in different physical activities and sports by developing their physical fitness, skills and techniques; select and use strategies, tactics and/or compositional ideas; develop their ability to analyse, evaluate and implement safe, appropriate and effective plans to improve health and performance in physical activities and sports; develop knowledge and understanding of the active leisure industry and how it contributes to developing good health and outstanding physical performance; and develop knowledge and understanding of successful event management and be able to plan active leisure events.