Physical Education
The overall aim of Physical Education at Finham Park 2 is to ensure that all students enjoy PE physically, mentally and socially. Through positive experiences in PE, students will be inspired to lead healthy and active lifestyles during their time at Finham Park 2 and beyond.
This will be achieved by offering students:
- The opportunity to participate in a range of traditional and alternative sports during their core PE lessons.
- The opportunity to develop the knowledge and understanding needed to lead a healthy and active lifestyle through core PE and BTEC Sport lessons.
- Inclusive and progressive lessons designed to meet the needs of every student.
- The opportunity to attend a range of after-school clubs and compete in local and national competitions.
- The opportunity to study GCSE PE through high-quality lessons that explore how the body, mind and personal choices can affect all aspects of life.
- The opportunity to complete additional high-quality qualifications, such as Sports Leadership qualifications and BTEC Sport.
- The opportunity to take part in international sports tours, including skiing and netball tours.
- Support in joining a range of local sports teams and clubs.
At Finham Park 2, we pride ourselves on working as a team. Students and staff are expected to try their best to be their best, remain focused and listen to others with respect.
To help us achieve these aims, we expect all students to bring their full PE kit, including a top, shorts or skort, socks and non-marking sports trainers, to every lesson. This is monitored through regular kit inspections.
Our PE curriculum gives all students opportunities to participate in a wide range of traditional sports and alternative activities. We believe that every student deserves access to the same valuable experiences, helping them to make positive choices about physical activity as adults.
Key Stage 3
- Students have two one-hour lessons each week. They are taught either in their usual classes or in groups based broadly on ability. These arrangements may change each year according to the needs of the cohort.
- Students are taught the following sports and activities: football, netball, gymnastics, circuit training, badminton, trampolining, introductory BTEC Sport theory, basketball, table tennis, boxercise, fitness, team-building activities, indoor cricket, dodgeball, athletics, tchoukball and rounders.
Key Stage 4
- Students have three one-hour lessons in each two-week cycle. They are taught either in their usual classes or in groups based broadly on ability.
- Students are taught the following sports and activities: football, badminton, netball, volleyball, hockey, ultimate frisbee, basketball, boxercise, fitness, gymnastics, tchoukball, table tennis, athletics, team-building activities, indoor cricket, rounders and dodgeball.
- The Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Sport is designed for students with an interest in sport and physical activity. The course combines classroom-based theory with practical lessons, and the balance varies according to the component being studied. Students explore a range of sporting activities while developing their knowledge and understanding of key concepts related to sports performance. The final grade is based on two internally assessed components worth 60% and an externally assessed examination worth 40%, which is completed in Year 11.
Useful Links
Mr M. Hudson
Leader of Physical Education
Mrs R Boulton
Leader of Creative Arts / Teacher of Drama & PE
Mr S. Green
Teacher of PE
Mrs B Lloyd
Teacher of PE
P.E Core Curriculum
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Football or futsal, netball or outdoor basketball, and badminton | Football or futsal, netball or outdoor basketball, and badminton | Trampolining, fitness suite and table tennis | Gymnastics, boxercise and team-building | Rounders, cricket and tchoukball | Athletics, dodgeball and frisbee golf |
| Year 8 | Football or futsal, netball or outdoor basketball, and badminton | Football or futsal, netball or outdoor basketball, and badminton | Trampolining, fitness suite and table tennis | Gymnastics, boxercise and team-building | Rounders, cricket and tchoukball | Athletics, dodgeball, frisbee golf, yoga and dance |
| Year 9 | Football or futsal, netball, outdoor basketball or hockey, and badminton | Football or futsal, netball, outdoor basketball or hockey, and badminton | Trampolining, fitness suite or CrossFit, and table tennis or yoga | Volleyball, gymnastics or parkour, team-building, and boxercise or hockey | Rounders, cricket, dance or yoga, and tchoukball, handball or Kin-Ball | Athletics, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf, yoga, dance and outdoor volleyball |
| Year 10 | Football or futsal, netball, outdoor basketball or hockey, and badminton | Football or futsal, netball, outdoor basketball or hockey, and badminton | Trampolining, fitness suite or CrossFit, and table tennis or yoga | Volleyball, gymnastics or parkour, team-building, and boxercise or hockey | Rounders, cricket, dance or yoga, and tchoukball, handball or Kin-Ball | Athletics, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf, yoga, dance and outdoor volleyball |
| Year 11 | Competitive and social groups. Activities are selected according to the needs of the class. | Competitive and social groups. Activities are selected according to the needs of the class. | Competitive and social groups. Activities are selected according to the needs of the class. | Competitive and social groups. Activities are selected according to the needs of the class. | Final Exams | Final Exams |