PE

Sport is a vital and exciting part of life at Ridgeway Academy. We believe it is essential in nurturing skills, confidence and a life-long love of sporting activities ensuring students are ‘Fit for Life’.

Welcome to the PE Department – Subject Leader: Mr J Chappell

Key Stage 3

The curriculum is built on key stage 2 and develops the core skills Ridgeway Academy feel are important to our students in order for them to ‘succeed and excel’ in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities.

All students receive two one hour lessons a week. Throughout the year all students will experience a wide range of physical activities. students follow courses in various activities such as athletics, football, dance, gymnastics, trampolining, basketball, rugby, hockey, netball, tennis, cricket, rounders, badminton, volleyball and health related fitness.

These activities are taught in either in single sex classes or mixed where students follow a programme of study that aims to develop both fitness and skill level for all. Examples of rotations that a student would expect to study can be seen below:

Curriculum Rationale and Overview CORE 7-8 AT

Curriculum Rationale and Overview CORE 7-8 ST

Curriculum Rationale and Overview CORE 7-8 Summer

Key Stage 4

All students receive four one-hour core PE lessons a week across a two-week timetable. Students extend their learning from activities in key stage three and follow a programme, which allows them to gain more specialised knowledge and experience of these sports with the emphasis on lifelong participation.

These activities are taught in mixed sex classes where students follow a programme of study that aims to develop both fitness and skill level for all.

Keystage 4 Overview

As well as taking part in core physical education lessons students can also choose to study an examination level. For example, in these lessons’ students may follow one of the following courses:

Key Stage 4 See CNAT Suggested Curriculum Plan

Curriculum Rationales and Overviews

Curriculum Rationale and Overview CORE 9-11 AT

Curriculum Rationale and Overview CORE 9-11 ST

Curriculum Rationale and Overview CORE 9-11 Summer (1)

Curriculum Rationale and Overview GCSE Year 11

Curriculum Rationale and Overview Year 10 GCSE

Key Stage 5

At Ridgeway Academy students will study the Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity. There is a high expectation that students who are on the PE course assist the PE Faculty during lesson time and with extra-curricular practices.

Cambridge Technical in Sport & Physical activity (OCR)

2 examined units (1 in each year) and 3 pieces of written coursework (over 2 years)
- Unit Name: Body Systems and the effects of physical activity
  Unit Number: 1
  Assessed: Exam
  Year: 1
  GLH: 90
- Unit Name: Practical skills in sport and physical activities
  Unit Number: 18
  Assessed: Internal moderation
  Year: 1
  GLH: 60
- Unit Name: Sports injuries and rehabilitation
  Unit Number: 17
  Assessed: Internal moderation
  Year: 1
  GLH: 60
- Unit Name: Sports organisation and development
  Unit Number: 3
  Assessed: Exam
  Year: 2
  GLH: 60
Unit Name: Sports Coaching and activity leadership
Unit Number: 2
Assessed: Internal moderation

Year: 2

GLH: 90

Learners can re-sit an examined unit twice before they complete the qualification. The qualification is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*

The course can lead to careers in sports management, teaching, sports massage, sports physiotherapy, sports psychology, sports coaching, personal training and many more.

Curriculum Maps

RA Curriculum Map – KS5 CTEC

RA Curriculum Map – KS5 CTECDIP

RA Curriculum Map – KS5 CTECDIP1

RA Curriculum Overview Map – CTEC

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

OCR Level 2 GCSE 9-1 PE

OCR Level 3 CTEC Diploma in Sports

Extra-Curricular and Enrichment Programme

The Department has an extensive enrichment programme offered to ALL students across the school. During the week there is a regular programme of well supported clubs and activities competing in a variety of inter -school sport competitions ranging from local, regional and national competitions. The PE department support this with inter-house competitions in a range of activities.

The department also offer clubs to encourage a greater number of students to just simply enjoy taking part in physical activity in order to improve their individual performance and understanding of the importance of physical activity.

The department organise a Mental Health week offering activities to encourage and promote mental health in young people; the week will culminate in students either completing in a ‘Ridgeway Run’ or Mini London Marathon challenging students to participate in a 5K multi-terrain run.

The PE Department also takes part in many enriching sporting experiences, for example, trips to watch sporting events and sports tours abroad. At Ridgeway Academy we feel strongly that these trips are a valuable part of the students’ whole school experience and entitlement. Aside from encouraging positive and rewarding relationships with other students and staff, these experiences make students feel a part of our school and it develops their sense of belonging and pride. There is also an annual sports presentation evening.

Facilities

Ridgeway Academy has excellent sporting facilities:

Sports hall (4 badminton size junkers sprung flooring).
91.3×53.8 Floodlit all weather pitch.
Extensive playing fields comprising of 5 football, 3 7-a-side and 1 rugby pitch.
1 cricket square and 1 full size athletics track.
Refurbished gymnasium and changing rooms.
2 Air Conditioned Dance studios.
Health and fitness suite.
2 classrooms for exam subjects.
3 Tennis Courts.
2 halls suitable for badminton and volleyball.

As a thriving community school, the existing PE facilities are used daily by our primary feeder schools, the local community and various community groups.