Physical Education

Weobley High School Physical Education

Our Department Ethos

It is our aim to offer all pupils a broad and balanced curriculum which develops students both physically and mentally. We aim to promote being physically active as part of a sustained happy and healthy lifestyle.

We take a student-centred approach, wanting all of our students to access success and therefore develop self-confidence. Beyond physical prowess, we aim to develop:

• Leadership, social, and communicative skills.
• Character and morals.
• Aesthetic appreciation.
• Teamwork alongside skill development.
• Awareness of tactics and strategies.

We offer a series of balanced learning opportunities which give students a range of experiences both within team and individual activities.

Key Stage 3: Building a Foundation

Within KS3 we focus on improving students’ physical, social, and emotional wellbeing through a well-balanced physical education curriculum.

The Curriculum Structure

This is achieved through experiencing a range of sporting activities within specific areas:

• Invasion Games (e.g., Football, Netball, Rugby)
• Net-Wall Games (e.g., Badminton, Table Tennis)
• Performing at Maximum (e.g., Athletics, Trampolining)
• Accurate Replication (e.g., Gymnastics, Dance)
• Striking and Fielding (e.g., Cricket, Rounders)

We aim to develop students’ skill level, knowledge and understanding and also their social and leadership skills. This is done through a well-designed curriculum offering scope and balance. 

Assessment: Head, Heart & Hands (HHH)

Students will initially develop skill in each area before being assessed in our holistic HHH strands. This ensures all students can succeed and understand that there are many different aspects to PE beyond just athletic ability.

Academic Checkpoints: Students will also have the opportunity to develop their academic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. These checkpoints are linked to their knowledge development throughout KS3.

Key Stage 4: Preparing for the Future

At KS4, students will continue to develop their confidence, motivation, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activity for life. This is done through ensuring lessons are both engaging and purposeful.

Core Curriculum

Students will participate in a broad and balanced curriculum ranging between individual and team sports. Our goal is to ensure every student finds an activity they can carry forward into adulthood.

Qualification Pathways

Students will also have the opportunity to study towards formal qualifications. Depending on their strengths and interests, they may choose:

1. GCSE Physical Education: Focusing on performance, anatomy, physiology, and socio-cultural influences.
2. WJEC Sports Coaching and Principles: A more practical course designed for those interested in leadership and the delivery of sport.

Our Vision for KS4

We believe that students deserve a broad and ambitious Physical Education curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which develops physical, social, and emotional well-being, preparing them well for future learning or employment.

Department Expectations: Changing for PE

To maintain high standards and safety, we ask that students bring their PE kit to every lesson, even if they are injured or feeling unwell.

Why must injured students still change?

We believe that PE is about more than just physical exertion. If a student is unable to take part physically (The “Hands” strand), they are still expected to engage with the lesson through the “Head” and “Heart” strands.

Changing into kit puts students in the right mindset for learning and allows them to take on valuable alternative roles, such as:

• Coaching & Leadership: Leading tactical discussions or feedback sessions.
• Officiating: Refereeing or umpiring games to improve their understanding of rules.
• Analysis: Recording data or analysing technique to provide feedback to peers.

Practical Benefits

1. Protecting Uniforms: Many lessons take place outdoors. If it is raining or the ground is muddy, school uniforms are not suitable. A student in PE kit and a tracksuit is better protected against the elements and keeps their school uniform clean and dry for the rest of the day.
2. Safety & Hygiene: Trainers offer better grip and safety on sports surfaces than school shoes, even if the student is only walking or officiating.
3. Inclusion: Changing ensures no student feels isolated or “left out” of the group dynamic.

Note: If your child is injured, please provide a note explaining the injury so the teacher can assign them an appropriate non-physical role for that lesson.

Intent

• Giving students the physical skills and confidence, knowledge and personal qualities they need for a healthy balanced lifestyle.
• Develop a lifelong love of and passion for physical activity and sport.
• Support all students to become confident
• Provide opportunities for regular competitive physical activity and sport.
• Raise students’ aspirations and equip them with the knowledge and skills to flourish in future careers in physical activity or sport.
• Promote external providers of physical activity and sport.
• Allow opportunities for leadership and officiating skills to develop.
• Foster the development of students’ character preparing them to make valuable contributions to the future of physical activity within society.

At Weobley High School, Physical Education is an essential and valued component of our curriculum. We are committed to providing every pupil with a broad, balanced and inclusive PE experience that supports their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. In line with the national curriculum review, our provision places movement, play and sport at the heart of pupils’ wellbeing, learning and lifelong engagement in physical activity.

Our curriculum promotes the importance of being physically active as part of a sustained, healthy and happy lifestyle, while celebrating enjoyment, personal development and success for all. We adopt a student-centred approach that ensures every young person can access achievement, build self-confidence, and develop vital personal skills such as; leadership, communication, resilience, teamwork, character and a sense of belonging.

We provide a rich range of learning opportunities across team and individual activities, ensuring that all pupils experience progression, purpose and meaningful engagement.

Curriculum Intent

Key Stage 3

At KS3, our curriculum prioritises the development of pupils’ physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, social interaction and emotional wellbeing. Learning is structured across a diverse range of activity areas—including invasion games, net/wall games, performance-based activities, athletics, and striking and fielding—to ensure scope, balance and progression.

Pupils build knowledge, skills and understanding while also developing confidence, leadership and communication. Learning is assessed across the following strands:

·        Head (knowledge of rules, tactics, and strategy),

·        Heart (attitude, effort, resilience, and sportsmanship),

·        Hands (physical skills, performance, and fitness).

Key Stage 4

Aligned with the national curriculum review’s commitment to protecting two hours of meaningful PE per week at KS4, students continue to deepen their physical competence, motivation, confidence and understanding of how physical activity contributes to lifelong health and wellbeing.

KS4 students participate in a broad and ambitious PE curriculum, including individual and team activities, dance, outdoor and adventurous activities, and fitness-based modules. Lessons are designed to be engaging, inclusive and purposeful, ensuring all students can take ownership of their physical development.

Students can also pursue accredited pathways through:

• GCSE Physical Education

• WJEC Sports Coaching and Principles

Intent Aims

Our curriculum aims to:

• Provide students with the skills, confidence and knowledge required for a healthy and active lifestyle.

• Foster a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity, movement and sport.

• Ensure every student feels included, valued and supported, regardless of ability or background.

• Offer regular opportunities for competitive sport.

• Raise aspirations and prepare students for future pathways in sport, health and physical activity.

• Strengthen links with external clubs and organisations.

• Develop leadership, officiating and teamwork skills.

• Cultivate strong character education.

• Support the new national enrichment entitlement.

Implementation

We implement our curriculum through:

• A balanced and inclusive PE programme.

• Fun, challenging and accessible lessons.

• Access to intra and inter-school competition.

• Opportunities for leadership and officiating.

• Partnerships with external clubs and community groups.

• A commitment to equality and inclusion.

• A dual offer of high-quality KS4 qualifications.

Impact

By the time students leave Weobley High School, they will:

• Feel positive and confident about engaging in physical activity.

• Understand the benefits of regular physical activity.

• Possess transferable traits such as resilience, leadership and communication.

• Recognise the wide range of lifelong activity opportunities available.

• Be equipped to progress into further study or employment in sport and physical activity pathways.

Impact

• Students to leave school feeling positive about physical activity

• Positive understanding of the benefits of regular physical activity and sport, enjoyment through involvement, and the development of transferable character traits and skills.
• To understand how sport and physical acidity can positively influence your life
• Understanding of the limitless range of activities and opportunities available throughout their lives, there is no one size fits all.
• An understanding and ability to study Sport further or access employment through numerous diverse opportunities.

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