Physical Education
Mr. R. Ellis
Head of Faculty
Physical Education
Our mission statement: To develop the physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals, moral values as well as leadership skills whilst promoting lifelong participation in physical activity
The Ferndown Upper School PE department promote a healthy active lifestyle and aim to build character and positive attitudes, improving self-esteem and self-confidence, giving our students new skills to enable them to make a positive contribution inside and outside of school in a safe and enjoyable environment through the vehicle of Physical Education. Our program of study and fantastic facilities allows us to provide not only a stimulating, rich and challenging curriculum, but also a diverse one, which will give our pupils the opportunity to develop communication, teamwork and other leadership skills needed for future employment.
A high-quality Physical Education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.
Meet the Physical Education Department
Miss. A. Hine
Deputy Head of PE
Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator
Mr. D. Hammett
Key Stage 5 PE Lead
Head of Sixth Form Culture
Mrs. C. Hicks
Ski Trip Co-ordinator
Head of Year
Miss. C. A. Small
JAE Programme Co-ordinator
Mr. S.
Harray-Simpson
Public Service Lead
KS3 PE Lead
Mrs. E. Pemberton
PE Technician
Curriculum Overview
Please rotate your device to landscape to view the Curriculum for years 9, 10 and 11.
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 9
In Core PE students in year 9 will study two sports every half term and the order of these sports will be different for each group. The core skills and conepts being taught across each sport are:
- Outwitting an opponent / Accurate Replication
- Making and applying decisions
- Developing skills and performance
- Developing Physical and Mental capacity
- Making informed choices about healthy and active lifestyle
- Evaluating and improving
The sports covered across all key stages are listed below:
Football, Netball, Rugby, Handball, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis, Trampolining, Swimming, Fitness, Volleyball, Dance, Cricket, OAA, Athletics, Rounders, Softball.
Students will have 2 hours of Core PE in key Stage 4 with the addition of a optional GCSE either in GCSE PE or Health and Fitness.
Year 10 – GCSE PE
Year 10 – Health & Fitness
Skeletal & Muscular System
Respiratory & CV System
Components of Fitness
Principles of Training
Training Methods
Personal Exercise Plan
Skeletal & Muscular System
Respiratory & CV System
Components of Fitness
Training Methods
Principles of Training & Diet
Year 11
Body Systems
Linking Fitness & Training
Sport Psychology & the Media
Revision
Revision
Extra-Curricular Opportunities & Enrichment
Careers Links
There is a wide range of jobs available in this sector. Recruitment opportunities into careers in Physical Education is always competitive. There are a number of career settings that you can become involved with and progress in. These include Sport, Health, Fitness, leisure and teaching.
Below are some ideas of the different types of career opportunities you could get involved with:
Professional Sport: Performer/player, Fitness coach, Sports coach, exercise & sport scientists, performance data analyst, dietitian, Media & marketing consultant, website design, sport development officer, Sport commentator, Club physio/doctor, catering manager, assistant coach and youth team coach.
Health: Doctor, Physio, sports therapist, sports massage, nurse and working in other areas of the NHS.
Fitness: Gym manager, Personal trainer, yoga instructor, fitness instructor, professional fitness coach.
Teaching & Public Services: Primary school teacher, secondary school PE teacher, Sports Coach, Police officer, Fire fighter, Royal Marines, Army
Leisure: Swimming teacher, Duty Manager, Sports coach, lifeguarding, leisure centre management, outdoor activities instructor, children’s party co-coordinator
Labour Market Information – LMI
It is useful to look at the labour market when thinking about a career in Sport, Fitness, health and leisure. The links below provide good quality information about the LMI in the industry and this is only growing with a large emphasis being placed nationally on health and well-being.