Physical Education
Year 8
Core PE
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At Key Stage 3, pupils have two lessons of PE per week. During lessons, pupils will experience a wide range of activities (12 activities per academic year). The curriculum is designed around 6 core strands. The learning strands show progression throughout key stage 3, but they are not restricted to a particular year group. Therefore, entry points from our learning sequence can be accessed at any point. The strands are designed to encourage both Physical and mental intellect.
Core strands
Application and development of skills
Making and applying decisions
Analysis of performance (using ICT where possible)
Making informed choices about healthy and active lifestyles
Leadership and Officiating
Citizenship and Sportsmanship
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Performs core skills linked together with some control in competitive games
Develops tactics in game situations
Compare performances of peers showing some understanding of cause, effect, and consequence
Understand some of the components of fitness and how they are required for a range of sports
Carry out a range of officiating roles showing some knowledge of the rules and procedures
Know the difference between gamesmanship and sportsmanship showing positivity when winning or losing
Understand the following Health related components of fitness and how they are required for a range of sports.
Cardiovascular endurance: The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood to transfer Oxygen
Flexibility: The range of movement at a joint
Muscular Endurance: The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without tiring
Muscular strength: The amount of force a muscle can exert against resistance.
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Help promote physical activity by getting children happily involved in physical activity by making it fun and by making it something that everyone can benefit from not just athletes but families. There is a proven link between physical activity and classroom accomplishment; there is no question that Physical Education should be an everyday part of every child’s education during school hours and outside.
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