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How Physical Education contributes to the Curriculum
As a department we aim to develop a wide range of fundamental and transferable skills that 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.
Knowledge Organisers
Year 7
- Warm Ups and Cool Downs
- Effects of Exercise
- Physical, Social and Emotional Benefits of Physical Activity
Year 8
Year 9
GCSE
- Cardiovascular System
- Components of Fitness
- Effects of Exercise
- Fitness Testing
- Methods of Training
- Movement Analysis
- Muscular System
- PEDs and Injury Prevention
- Principles of Training
- Respiratory System
- Skeletal System
- Diet and Nutrition
- Health, Fitness and Well-Being
- Participation Rates, Commercialism and Deviancy
- Sports Psychology
GCSE board and A level board studied
GCSE Exam Board: Pearson
You can find the current GCSE specification here and the Practical specification here
Students who choose GCSE Physical Education will embark on the exciting and newly designed course. Students 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:
- SAM Learning
- GCSE Pod
- BBC Bitesize
- Kerboodle
- TheEverLearner on YouTube
- GCSE Revision Guides and Sample Papers
- Daily Fitness Challenges (for Year 7 and 8)
- GCSE Physical Education Past Paper – Paper 1 2018
- GCSE Physical Education Past Paper – Paper 2 2018
- GCSE Physical Education Past Paper – Paper 1 Mark Scheme 2018
- GCSE Physical Education Past Paper – Paper 2 Mark Scheme 2018
- GCSE Physical Education Specimen Paper – Paper 1
- GCSE Physical Education Specimen Paper – Paper 2
Assessment in Physical Education
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Pupils are assessed in two ways:
- Their performance of the sport specific skills and application of those skills to the game/sport/activity in line with department policy
- Their Knowledge and understanding of basic theoretical principles that relate to their specific stage of development
At examination level, students are assessed in line with specific exam board criteria in both their practical and theoretical elements of the course. Theoretical knowledge is assessed via end of topic tests which take place approximately on a half termly basis and build a picture of each students knowledge and understanding of the key topic areas covered by the course. Practically, students are assessed in their chosen sports in relation to their ability to accurately replicate specific skills as well as their ability to apply them in competitive situations to overcome an opponent(s)
Personal Development and Cultural Capital in Physical Education
Autumn Term – Netball and Benchball (Girls), Football and Dodgeball (Boys)




Who Teaches Physical Education
Head of Department:
Mr. R. Phillis, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: rphillis followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk
Second in Department:
Mrs. A. Holt, B.A. (Hons), Q.T.S.), P.G.C.E.
Email: aholt followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk
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.
Mr . J. Llewellyn, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: jllewellyn followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk