Physical Education S1 to S3
Aims and Objectives
- To provide a progressive programme of work from which pupils, irrespective of ability, will gain satisfaction, enjoyment and opportunity to extend their ability, skill and knowledge in a wide variety of activities.
- To provide a sound base for the development of personal, social and leisure skills and interests.
- To contribute to the health and wellbeing of pupils.
- To provide a caring and friendly environment for both teachers and pupils who are working in the Department.
- To provide pupils with a coherent, structured and progressive programme of certificated courses which will allow them access to a variety of PE related courses in further and higher education.
Courses
S1 pupils receive approx 2 hours of PE per week.
S2 pupils receive approx 2 hours of PE per week
Pupils are introduced to the following activities termly: football, gymnastics, badminton, basketball, hockey, swimming, social dance, athletics, fitness and summer activities.
A degree of Knowledge and Understanding and evaluation skills are introduced at this stage and a variety of learning experiences and teaching approaches used. Formative and diagnostic assessment is continuous with a summative assessment at the end of each block.
S1 pupils receive approx 2 hours of PE per week.
S2 pupils receive approx 2 hours of PE per week
Pupils are introduced to the following activities termly: football, gymnastics, badminton, basketball, hockey, swimming, social dance, athletics, fitness and summer activities.
A degree of Knowledge and Understanding and evaluation skills are introduced at this stage and a variety of learning experiences and teaching approaches used. Formative and diagnostic assessment is continuous with a summative assessment at the end of each block.
S2 are also issued with a homework booklet to prepare them for National 4s and onwards.
S3 Both core PE and Elective PE are offered.
Core Physical Education
In S3 pupils continue to build on skills developed in S1 and S2. At this stage pupils will have more of a choice, within certain constraints, on which activities they would like to do. Additional activities may be offered at this stage. Activities are offered in 6 week blocks. Elective Physical Education
In S3 pupils can elect to take Challenging Personal Performance. Pupils will look at their performance in activities by collecting data, analyzing results and planning a development programme to improve identified areas of weakness.
Pupils will be aiming to achieve a National 4 pass in Physical Education at the end of this elective.
In S3 pupils continue to build on skills developed in S1 and S2. At this stage pupils will have more of a choice, within certain constraints, on which activities they would like to do. Additional activities may be offered at this stage. Activities are offered in 6 week blocks. Elective Physical Education
In S3 pupils can elect to take Challenging Personal Performance. Pupils will look at their performance in activities by collecting data, analyzing results and planning a development programme to improve identified areas of weakness.
Pupils will be aiming to achieve a National 4 pass in Physical Education at the end of this elective.
P.E. Kit
All pupils are encouraged to wear a t-shirt, socks, and trainer. No vest tops are permitted. Kit should be marked for easy identification. Be organized and prepare the night before by putting your kit into a bag. No black soled shoes (marking or non marking) will be allowed in the games hall. For swimming you must wear a one piece costume / trunks. Failure to remember PE kit on three occasions throughout the school year will result in a letter home, referral and punishment exercises.
All pupils are encouraged to wear a t-shirt, socks, and trainer. No vest tops are permitted. Kit should be marked for easy identification. Be organized and prepare the night before by putting your kit into a bag. No black soled shoes (marking or non marking) will be allowed in the games hall. For swimming you must wear a one piece costume / trunks. Failure to remember PE kit on three occasions throughout the school year will result in a letter home, referral and punishment exercises.
Changing
Change quickly and quietly and make sure you keep the changing area tidy. As soon as you are changed make your way to your working area.
Valuables
Valuables should be left in lockers before PE classes. No jewellery should be worn during lessons.
Change quickly and quietly and make sure you keep the changing area tidy. As soon as you are changed make your way to your working area.
Valuables
Valuables should be left in lockers before PE classes. No jewellery should be worn during lessons.
Illness and Injury
If you are unable to partipate, a letter of explanation must be produced. The letter should have your name, class, address and the name and signature of parent/guardian. Remember that although you cannot participate you may be able to help the teacher or classmate so PE kit should still be brought. A long – term absence form Physical Education lessons requires a medical note and PE staff and Senior Management should be informed.
General
Toilets will normally be used before or after classes.
Showers are always available for all pupils – inform your teacher beforehand.
Chewing gum is dangerous and forbidden and you will only be warned once.
Always read PE noticeboards for any new information.
If you are unable to partipate, a letter of explanation must be produced. The letter should have your name, class, address and the name and signature of parent/guardian. Remember that although you cannot participate you may be able to help the teacher or classmate so PE kit should still be brought. A long – term absence form Physical Education lessons requires a medical note and PE staff and Senior Management should be informed.
General
Toilets will normally be used before or after classes.
Showers are always available for all pupils – inform your teacher beforehand.
Chewing gum is dangerous and forbidden and you will only be warned once.
Always read PE noticeboards for any new information.
