We aim to develop a wide range of fundamental and transferable skills.

These skills allow students to take part in and develop their confidence in physical activity, giving them the tools to maintain a healthy active lifestyle and build an enjoyment of sport and physical activity.

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GCSE – Cardiovascular

GCSE – Components of Fitness

GCSE – Diet & Nutrition

GCSE – Effects of Exercise

GCSE – Fitness Testing

GCSE – Health Fitness

GCSE – Methods of Training

GCSE – Movement Analysis

GCSE – Muscular System

GCSE – Participation rates

GCSE – PEDs & Injury Prevention

GCSE – Principles of Training

GCSE – Respiratory System

GCSE – Skeletal System

GCSE – Sports Psychology

GCSE Exam Board: Pearson
You can find the current GCSE specification here and the Practical specification here
Students who choose GCSE Physical Education will be assessed in two areas; Theoretical Knowledge (70%) and Practical Performance (30%). It is a nationally-recognised qualification for pupils who wish to follow a career in sport or continue their studies onto A levels or other Further Education pathways.

Students are able to continue studying Physical Education at A Level – You can find out more about PE at Dereham Sixth Form here

Working Independently

Below are a number of links to resources available to support independent learning:

Assessment in PE

You can view the current assessment and feedback policy for PE here

An enlarged version of the Physical Education Assessment Framework Me in PE Key Performance Indicators can be viewed here

Personal Development and Cultural Capital in PE
In Physical Education we offer a wide range of extra curricular opportunities both competitive and non competitive.
 
On a termly basis all pupils are given the opportunity to represent their House in a series of termly inter house sports events as well as cross curricular competitions in other subject areas that contribute towards the house system.
Autumn Term – Netball and Benchball (Girls), Football and Dodgeball (Boys)
Spring Term – Football and Handball (Girls), Rugby and Volleyball (Boys), Swimming Gala 
Summer Term – Rounders (Girls), Cricket (Boys) and Sports Day 
 
At lunch times we run a programme of recreational clubs (see most recent timetable here) where students can come and build their confidence in a particular sport/activity and practise their skills in a non competitive environment with friends. As a department we also offer many opportunities for students to test their skills competitively in a range of sports throughout Years 7-11.  Many of which are entered into local leagues and county competitions throughout the year.
Boys: Football (Years 7-11), Rugby (Years 7-11), Cricket (Years 7-11), Handball (Yeas 8-10) Cross country (Years 7-11) and Athletics (Years 7-11)
Girls: Netball (Years 7-11), Hockey (Years 7-11) Rounders (Years 7-10) Cricket (8-10), Handball (Yeas 8-10), Cross Country (7-11), Athletics (Years 7-10)
 
In Year 10, students who are interested are upskilled as sports leaders whose skills are then utilised by many of the local primary and Infant schools to help run their sports day, as well as assist the West Norwich and Dereham Sports Partnership the delivery of their annual calendar of  events.  
 
At the end of the academic year we host our annual Sports Awards to celebrate the achievements of teams and individuals and highlight the dedication and commitment. 
 
Students are also given the opportunity to experience life outside of Norfolk with the bi-annual Ski Trip to Italy that the PE department run. The trip allows students to experience new cultures and food as well as challenge themselves physically with a week on the slopes.
Who Teaches PE

Head of Department: Mr. R. Phillis, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: rphillis followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk

Mr Phillis has a BSc (Hons) Sports Science Degree from University of Wolverhampton, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physical Education) from the University of Bath and a Diploma in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy from Premier Fitness and Training. He qualified as a Physical Education teacher in 2003 and initially worked at Stalham High School in North Norfolk before taking on the role of School Sports Coordinator for the West Norwich and Dereham School Sports Partnership based at Northgate. Prior to qualifying as a teacher, Mr Phillis worked in the sports industry for many years. Initially as a fitness instructor before working as a Sports Development Manager at the University of Bath. He has always been passionate about sport, physical activity and fitness and is a keen sportsman himself who has played Hockey regularly for over 20 years and currently plays for Norwich Dragons Hockey Club. 

Second in Department: Mrs. A. Holt, B.A. (Hons), Q.T.S.), P.G.C.E.
Email: aholt followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk

Mrs Holt has a BA (Hons) in Physical Education, Sport and Dance with QTS from Liverpool John Moores University. She began teaching in 2004. Mrs Holt is also a visiting Moderator for Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE and AQA A-Level Physical Education and holds a University Diploma in Mentoring in Education from University of Bedfordshire.

Other Staff: Mrs. A. Green, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: agreen followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk

Mrs Green has a Sports Science degree from Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge and completed her PGCE at UEA. Mrs Green specialises in athletics and netball.

Other Staff: Mr . J. Llewellyn, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: jllewellyn followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk

Mr Llewellyn graduated from Nottingham Trent with a BSc in Sports Science and Biology.  He then took a PGCE in PE at the UEA with his first job at Neatherd in 2006.  He started at Northgate in 2008 as the School Sports Coordinator. Outside of school Mr Llewellyn coaches rugby in the Leicester Tigers satellite Developing Player Programme (Junior Academy) and the Norfolk U16 team.
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