PE
Physical Education
Welcome to the PE department here at Aylsham High School. Information on this page gives a brief overview of PE at the school. We have created our own website which has all information related to PE at the school including:
- Core PE content
- Order of activities ('week by week' view of sports for year group)
- GCSE PE information
- Clubs
- PE kit requirements
Please click here to access the website: https://sites.google.com/alf.education/ahssportandpe/home
Social Media
PE Twitter https://twitter.com/AHS_PE
Instagram ahs_sport_and_pe
Quizlet quizlet.com/AHS PE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Key Stage 3
Students will develop their skill and understanding from a wide variety of sports, which may include: Aerobics, athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross-fit, dance, fitness, football, gymnastics, handball, hockey, netball, rugby, swimming and table tennis.
Key Stage 4
Students will be able to further enhance their skills in familiar activities and will also have the opportunity to try new activities such as grid iron, softball, ultimate frisbee and volleyball.
Students in year 10 will have the opportunity to complete the Aylsham High School Sports Leader Award.
Edexcel GCSE PE:
GCSE PE is a 1 year course which includes practical and theoretical elements. The practical component is designed to develop skill, knowledge and understanding within a range of activities. Students will be encouraged and expected to attend extra-curricular clubs for their selected sports in order to improve their performance. The theoretical element of the course requires students to study sports psychology, sports science and the factors which effect a healthy active lifestyle. Students will be given homework each week.
Practical component (40% of overall mark):
- 10% assessed within an ‘analysing & evaluating performance’ written assessment in 1 selected sport.
- 30% assessed through performance in 3 sports; one team sport, one individual sport and one free choice.
Theory component (60% of overall mark):
Made up of written exam which includes multiple choice, short and essay style questions. Students will study and need to apply their knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Applied anatomy and physiology
- Physical training
- Movement analysis
- Sports psychology
- Socio-cultural influences on sport
- Health, fitness and well-being
Theory Specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Physical%20Education/2016/Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/GCSE-physical-education-2016-specification.pdf
Practical Specification:
Please see the weekly sporting fixture lists here or on the students section of our website.
Please see the term's club list here or on the students section of our website.