All Students participate in physical education lessons throughout their time in secondary school. Every student needs to have a basic level of fitness; these lessons aid students in leading a healthy, active lifestyle. Physical Education is also important as it develops students’ leadership skills, their teamwork skills and their ability to develop resilience.
The PE department aims to:
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develop competitive play in a variety of activity;
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promote a healthy lifestyle;
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offer a range of activities;
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promote lifelong participation in sport;
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develop teamwork and communication skills.
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key stage 3 |
Students undertake a range of activities, both individual and team. The curriculum is designed to improve student’s abilities in a range of activities, develop themselves in competitive situations and to improve their knowledge of how to keep fit and active for life.
Activities covered include: Handball, Netball, Badminton, Rounder’s, Athletics, Football, Basketball, Cricket and physical fitness.
Students are internally assessed and their progress is reported.
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key stage 4 |
In year 9 students have the opportunity to choose Pre-GCSE PE as a course. This follows the structure and incorporates some of the knowledge of the GCSE PE course. This is a pre-requisite for students who wish to study GCSE PE in years 10 and 11.
All students also take part in core PE lessons.
Activities covered include: Handball, Netball, Badminton, Rounder’s, Athletics, Football, Basketball, Cricket and physical fitness.
Students are internally assessed and their progress is reported.
GCSE PE
GCSE PE combines theoretical elements of Physical education as well as practical. Students are taught a range of topics in preparation for their exams at the end of year 11. The course is 70% theory and 30% practical.
GCSE PE students are prepared for the OCR exam board. The course provides students with the opportunity to further their understanding of theoretical topics such as fitness and body systems as well as health and performance.
There are two written papers worth 30% each, 10% for a written personal exercise program as well as 30% for practical performance.
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key stage 5 |
6th Form students are offered practical games classes. These are voluntary and students can sign up to the classes offered. The aim of these classes is to involve students in physical activity during the age when the highest sport dropout rates occur. We hope to encourage a lifelong love of exercise and instil the knowledge that physical activity can improve both students physical and mental health.
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additional information |
EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORT
We have a very successful extracurricular program at Dormers Wells High School and have teams competing in a wide range of sports such as football, cricket, netball, handball, badminton, rounders, athletics and rugby. Students are able to stay for sports training after school and are provided with an updated extracurricular timetable every half term.
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