Physical Education develops pupils’ physical competence & confidence & their ability to use these to perform in a range of activities. It enhances physical skill, physical development and a knowledge of the body in action. Physical Education provides opportunities for pupils to be creative, competitive and to face up to different challenges as individuals and in teams. It also promotes positive attitudes towards an active and healthy lifestyle.
The PE Department has 5 members of staff, who enjoy delivering a broad, balanced curriculum:
Mr. Coward (Area Leader)
Miss Mason (2ns i/c P.E. Department)
Mr. Williams (P.E. teacher)
Mrs. Barrett (P.E. teacher, Director of Studies, Year 10).
Mrs. Rodgeman (School Games Co-ordinator)
All modules of work give reference to the issues of health and safety and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.Where pupils are taught in mixed ability groups, tasks are differentiated, so that all pupils are able to experience success.
Pupils are regularly assessed in all activities covered and levels/grades are reported to parents three times during each academic year.
At Key Stage 3, pupils are able to experience a selection of the following activities:
Outwitting Opponents: including hockey, netball, soccer, rugby, basketball, rounders, cricket, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, dodgeball, handball and baseball.
Accurate Replication of Actions: including gymnastics and trampolining.
Exploring Ideas and Emotions: Dance.
Performing at Maximum Levels: Athletics.
Knowledge and Understanding of Fitness and Health: fitness training including circuits, aerobics and boxercise.
At Key Stage 4, in addition to the above, the following activities are also offered:Weight training and Martial Arts.
The Department enjoys an extensive range of facilities including:
Sports Hall, Expressive Arts Studio, Multi-Gym, Cricket wickets, extensive sports fields and hard court area (tennis & netball courts).
The Department enjoys close links with the local community and pupils use sports facilities outside school, such as the swimming pool and Nunnery Wood athletics track.
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport is offered as an option at Key Stage 4. This qualification is equivalent to 2 GCSE passes.
The Department offers a full range of lunch-time & after-college sports, including recreational activities, team practices, inter-school matches & tournaments & inter-form competitions.
Sports included are: netball, rounders, soccer, rugby, basketball, cricket, athletics, trampolining, dance, golf, badminton, table-tennis, handball, dodgeball, dance, indoor rowing & tennis.
The college enjoys considerable success in partnership & county leagues, tournaments & festivals. Skiing trips run on a regular basis & we have enjoyed successful visits to Italy and rugby, netball & football teams have been on successful tours to Malta, Canada and Spain in recent years.
2010-2011 Team Achievements
Netball
· Year 7 Worcester School Sport Partnership League runners-up
· Year 8 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
· Year 8 Hereford and Worcestershire County champions
· Year 9 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
· Year 10 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
· Year 10 Hereford and Worcestershire County champions
· Year 11 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
Football
· Year 7 Worcester School Sport Partnership League runners-up
· Year 7/8 Girls’ Worcester School Sport Partnership League runners-up
Rugby
· Year 7 Worcester Sixways Tournament Winners
· Year 9 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
· Year 8/9 Girls’ Rugby 7’s Tournament winners
Basketball
· Year 8 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
· Year 9 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
· Year 10 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
· Year 11 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners
Cricket
· Year 8 Worcester School Sport Partnership League winners