Aims of Course
To follow the National Curriculum orders for Physical Education in Key Stage 3 and to provide a physical environment within which each student can safely and confidently acquire and develop skills, evaluate performance, and gain knowledge and understanding of fitness and health.

Assessment
Students are assessed throughout the year as units of work are completed. Students are assessed against the level descriptors of the National Curriculum. Students will then have access to levels and future targets using their email and the Physical Education department computer database.

Extra Curricular Activities
All students will be encouraged to extend their work by attending extra-curricular clubs and involving themselves in inter-school fixtures. The following sports will be included in the programme: Netball, Badminton, Cross-Country, Athletics, Tennis, Cricket, Rugby and Football.

How Parents/Carers can help

• Pewsey Vale School has a uniform policy and this is reflected in the requirements for PE kit. Safe practice dictates that appropriate clothing and footwear are vital in the physical education environment. Studded boots and shin pads must be worn for football and rugby and the school recommend wearing of mouth guards for Rugby. We rely heavily on your support.
• As a parent/carer you can support your child's progress in PE by encouraging their participation both in lessons and clubs. If your child is unable to take part in a lesson please send them to school with the reason explained in your child’s planner. Where possible though we would prefer students to try to participate in the lesson albeit in a more limited capacity or on an alternative activity.
• Our prime objective is to help all students experience the fun that can be had through sport. We focus on helping each individual achieve their potential and through this, recognise the positive contribution that can be made by everyone in a group or team. We appreciate your support in achieving this.
• During PE lessons teachers will use a variety of teaching styles to promote learning. This may well involve physical contact between staff and student and will be explained by the teacher at the beginning of the school year. If this causes concern to student or parent/carer please do not hesitate to contact the Subject Leader.

Contact: Subject Leader – Mr M Carter

Course Content
In Year 7 our focus is on developing the knowledge, skills and understanding of all students through four areas of activities. These will include:

• games activities
• gymnastic activities
• swimming activities and water safety
• athletic activities.