Core PE
Duration of course: 2 years
Course type: BTEC
Overview:
Every student experiences PE during timetabled lessons over the course of each week. During these lessons students are guided through a range of content and taught using a variety of processes that allow challenge, enjoyment and personal development through sport and exercise.
At Northampton Academy we have created a well balanced curriculum that will enable our students to:
- Be successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens
- Achieve high standards and make improved progress within the subject
- Have and be able to use high-quality personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS) and functional skills in a variety of contexts
- Be more engaged, motivated and committed to their learning
- Engage within physical activity to the age of 19 and beyond
- Give opportunities to participate outside of the classroom through many extra-curricular clubs
What will I learn?
You will cover a range of sports/activities such as:
- Football
- Rugby
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Fitness
- Netball
- Alternative sports such as Gaelic Football, Lacrosse and Dodgeball for example
- Rounders
- Softball
- Cricket
- Athletics
- Dance
- Trampolining
- Leadership
How will I learn?
You will learn using a variety of methods including:
- Practical performance in a range of Sports
- Personal analysis of fitness through different methods of testing
- Peer analysis and assessment
- Officiating in different sports
- Leading others and components of lessons, for example, a warm up or a practice/drill
Departmental Expectations:
- Actively involved in lessons.
- Strive to perform and be more physically active during their time at the Academy.
- Have a thirst to learn in lessons about all aspects of sports, health and physical performance
- Attend PE extra-curricular clubs
Career Potential:
Anything related to the sporting world! Examples are: PE Teaching, Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Sports Nutritionist, Coaching & Leading, Sports & Leisure industry, Personal Training & many more.
Contact person: Mr N Champelovier