Why do we learn physical education?
“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” Time Notke
The vision of the PE department is to provide every pupil at ARK Blake with a consistently outstanding and engaging education to develop the pupils physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. We aim to provide every pupil with the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding in a broad range of sports and activities, and develop the understanding of how to lead a healthy active lifestyle.
Our approach
It is our aim that pupils should play the whole game of PE throughout all key stages. Beginning in year 7, Ark Blake pupils will develop the different skills needed in invasion games forms to develop their strategic and tactical thinking.
The PE concepts below should be taught explicitly through the variety of sports and activities specified in the PE program of study.
The key concepts within PE have been identified as:
- Performing skills and techniques is isolated situations
- Applying skills, techniques and decision-making under pressure during conditioned practices and competitive situations.
- Understand the contribution that physical activity and sport can make to health, fitness and well-being.
- Analyse and evaluate how to improve performance in physical activity.
- Understand how physical activities benefits health, fitness and well-being.
By studying ‘junior versions’ of these PE concepts, pupils will develop a body of knowledge, understanding and skills that will allow successful progression through KS4, KS5 and beyond.
Year 7
| Autumn | |
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| Basketball | |
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Is Failing to prepare, preparing to fail? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics in Basketball |
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| Handball | |
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Is Handball developed from other games? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics in Handball; knowledge of Invasion games |
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| Netball | |
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How important are the mental benefits of exercise? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics in Netball |
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| Badminton | |
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How important the physical benefits of exercise? Knowledge Content: Rules of Badminton; knowledge of net and wall games |
| Spring | |
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| Health Related Exercise | |
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Does exercise feel good? Knowledge Content: Health, Fitness and Exercise definitions; heart rate |
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| Tchoukball | |
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Does your socio-economic status determine your success? Knowledge Content: Rules and Tactics of Tchoukball; knowledge of invasion games. |
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| Trampolining | |
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What is Health and Safety? Knowledge Content: Health and Safety; knowledge of shapes and jumps |
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| Outdoor, Adventure and Challenge | |
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Does the best team always win? Knowledge Content: Knowledge of communication, teamwork and problem solving. |
| Summer | |
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| Athletics | |
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Does the fastest and strongest athlete always win? Knowledge Content: Rules of athletics; achieving excellence |
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| Rounders | |
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What wins the game tactics or skill? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics; knowledge of striking and fielding games |
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| Cricket | |
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Is it more important to be better at batting or bowling? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics; knowledge of striking and fielding games |
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| Tennis | |
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What wins the game tactics or skill? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics; knowledge of net and wall games |
Year 8
| Autumn | |
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| Football | |
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How does football link with other invasion games? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics in Football; knowledge of invasion games |
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| Volleyball | |
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How do all net and wall games link together? Knowledge Content: Rules of Volleyball and tactics; knowledge of net and wall games |
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| Basketball | |
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How does Basketball link with other invasion games? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics in Basketball |
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| Health Related Exercise | |
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Why is exercise so important for my body? Knowledge Content: Health, Fitness and Exercise definitions; heart rate |
| Spring | |
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| Badminton | |
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Is Badminton similar to Volleyball? Knowledge Content: Rules of Badminton; knowledge of net and wall games |
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| Trampolining | |
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Why is Health and Safety vital? Knowledge Content: Health and Safety; knowledge of shapes and jumps |
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| Hockey | |
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How does Hockey link with other invasion games? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics in Hockey; knowledge of Invasion games |
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| Outdoor, Adventure and Challenge | |
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How do teams work together to achieve a common goal? Knowledge Content: Knowledge of communication, teamwork and problem solving. |
| Summer | |
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| Netball | |
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How does Netball link with other invasion games? Knowledge Content: Rules of Netball and tactics; knowledge of Invasion games |
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| Crickett | |
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How does Cricket link to other Striking and Fielding games? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics; knowledge of striking and fielding games |
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| Rounders | |
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How do all Striking and Fielding games compare? Knowledge Content: Rules of Rounders; knowledge of striking and fielding games |
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| Athletics | |
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Does the fastest and strongest athlete always win? Knowledge Content: Rules of athletics; achieving excellence |
Year 9
| Autumn | |
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| Hockey | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics in Hockey; knowledge of invasion games |
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| Basketball | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics in Basketball |
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| Handball | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Tactical and Technical understanding and application |
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| Netball | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules of Netball and tactics; knowledge of invasion games |
| Spring | |
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| Football | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics; knowledge of invasion games |
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| Badminton | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules of Badminton; knowledge of net and wall games |
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| Volleyball | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules of Volleyball and tactics; knowledge of net and wall games |
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| Trampolining | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Health and Safety; knowledge of shapes and jumps |
| Summer | |
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| Rounders | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics; knowledge of striking and fielding games |
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| Health Related Exercise | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Health and Fitness |
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| Athletics | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules of athletics; achieving excellence |
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| Cricket | |
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How can I perform against the success criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics; knowledge of striking and fielding games |
Year 10
GCSE
Developing a deeper understanding of tactical and technical skills within each sport. The curriculum narrows to sports that will be assessed as part of the course.
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Tchoukball | Handball |
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How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis, Performance and Analysis |
How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Tactical and Technical understanding and application. |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Football | Health Related Exercise and Outdoor, Adventure and Challenge |
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How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis and Performance Analysis |
How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Health and Fitness; Teamwork |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Rounders | Athletics |
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How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules and tactics; Knowledge of striking and fielding games |
How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Rules of athletics; Achieving excellence |
Non-GCSE
Building a lifelong love of health and fitness through a variety of different sports.
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Basketball | Netball |
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How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis |
How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Badminton | Trampolining |
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How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content - Rules of Badminton - Knowledge of Net and wall games |
How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content - Performance Analysis |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Tennis | Cricket |
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How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis |
How can I perform against the GCSE criteria? Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis |
Year 11
GCSE
Developing a deeper understanding of tactical and technical skills within each sport. The curriculum narrows to sports that will be assessed as part of the course.
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Netball | Health Related Exercise |
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Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis Threshold Concepts: All GCSE Specification Skills |
Knowledge Content: Health and Fitness; Building a fitness plan; PEP Work Threshold Concepts: All GCSE Specification Skills |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Football | Options |
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Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis Threshold Concepts: All GCSE Specification Skills |
Students have the opportunity to choose which sport they would like to participate in.
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| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Options | N/A |
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Students have the opportunity to choose which sport they would like to participate in.
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Non-GCSE
Building a lifelong love of health and fitness through a variety of different sports.
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Hockey | Outdoor Adventure and Challenge |
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Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis |
Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Trampolining & Tchoukball | Basketball & Badminton |
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Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis |
Knowledge Content: Tactical Analysis; Performance Analysis |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Options | N/A |
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Students have the opportunity to choose which sport they would like to participate in.
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