Cantell School

Teaching Team:

PE K.S.3

Subject Overview

Why is it important to be physical active? How can you review and improve performance in sport? What are health related component of fitness? What is the difference between fitness and health? Why is skill important in sport?
Students participate in a balanced programme of physical activities developing their performance level, analysis skills, understanding of health & fitness, self-confidence, leadership and social skills.

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Learning Experience

In year 7 students receive two double lessons of physical education a fortnight which increases to three double lessons in year 8&9.
Through participation in physical activities students learn to apply skills and techniques with precision, control and fluency. They develop their understanding of composition and examine how to improve performance through analysis and discussion.
Students develop their knowledge of tactics and strategies and develop an understanding of why exercise is important for good health. They learn how to create their own warm up and cool down relevant to individual sports and the principles behind this undertaking.

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PE K.S.4

Subject Overview

What is leadership? Why is leadership important? What opportunities are there in the local community to participate in physical activity? Why are role models important?
Students participate in the full version of games and activities further developing their performance level, analysis skills, understanding of health & fitness, self-confidence, leadership and social skills. Leadership is a key focus in year 10 with students following the Sports Leaders Award.

Learning Experience

Students receive one double lessons of physical education a week and refine skills and techniques to optimise performance. They further develop their understanding of composition and use analysis to improve performance through accurate feedback and guidance.
Students develop their knowledge of advanced tactics and strategies applying these in the game and learn to adapt to changing situations.

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GCSE PE

Subject Overview

Why are rules important in sport? How do you improve cardiovascular fitness? How do you measure fitness? What is a balanced diet? Why is ICT an important part of analysis?
The course comprises both theory and practical with students selecting four activities for the final practical assessment. Two of these activities must be performance, but a further two can be assessed through coaching or officiating.
The theory covers the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, muscular system, skeletal system, exercise & fitness, physical activity, health & wellbeing.

Learning Experience

Students receive one triple period a week and follow a practical activity programme which includes badminton, basketball, trampolining, rounders, personal survival and athletics. In addition to this they are given the opportunity to be assessed in activities which are not part of the course programme. This ensures students use their best four activities for assessment.
Students will plan, perform and evaluate a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP). They will also be assessed on their knowledge of rules and analysis of performance.
The theory component of the course is classroom based and culminates in a written examination which comprises 40% of the course, with a further 10% allocated to the PEP and Analysis of Performance.

Homework and Additional Learning

Homework will be set to develop students understanding of topics covered in lessons. Some homework will take the form of research and students will be required to prepare and present presentations to the rest of the class. Detail of homework tasks are recorded in student planners.

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BTEC

Sport Subject Overview

What functions does the skeleton perform? Where are the quadriceps located in the body? What is strength and how do we measure it? How do you treat hypothermia? What is circuit training?
The course is theory based with the exception of the Practical Sport Unit, but lessons are delivered both in the classroom and on the playing field or court. This allows students to develop their understanding of fitness testing, training, physiology, anatomy, injury and illness through participating in practical activities.

Learning Experience

Students receive one triple period a week and complete a number of assignments for each of the four units.
Unlike GCSE Physical Education there is no examination in BTEC Sport and the assignments are the only assessment for this course. The assignments are marked as pass, merit or distinction and students have the opportunity to resubmit work which they have not passed.

Homework and Additional Study

Homework will be set to develop students understanding of topics covered in lessons. Some homework will take the form of research and students will be required to prepare and present presentations to the rest of the class. Detail of homework tasks are recorded in student planners.

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BTEC Performing Arts -

Dance Subject Overview

What is capoeira? What is b-boying, locking, body popping and boogaloo?
The course comprises of units in performing dance, urban dance and jazz dance. It is performance based and assessed on individual; duet; trio or group performances, with supporting evidence created in a written or typed format.
Assignments are supported by a weekly blog documenting rehearsals and feedback in conjunction with witness statements and video evidence.

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Learning Experience

Students receive one triple period a week and complete assignments for each unit. The course comprises practical performance encouraging the development of analytical skills to improve performance. There is also an expectation that students will perform dances at assemblies and other school events as part of the performing dance unit.
Unlike GCSE Dance there is no examination in BTEC Performing Arts Dance and the assignments are the only assessment for this course. The assignments are marked as pass, merit or distinction and students have the opportunity to resubmit work which they have not passed.

Homework and Additional Learning

Homework will be set to develop students understanding of topics covered in lessons and there is an expectation that students will attend extra-curricular dance rehearsal either after school or during lunch times. Detail of homework tasks are recorded in student planners.

Assessment:

Students are assessed in line with National Curriculum requirements and awarded an attainment level relevant to performance at the end of each half term. The students are encouraged to analyse the performance of themselves and of their peers.

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Course Outline:

Through participation in a balanced programme of physical activities we aim to increase students knowledge and understanding, social skills and confidence. Students will study Dance, Gymnastics, Trampolining, Football, Rugby, Basketball, HRF, Badminton, Cricket, Rounder's & Athletics.

Year 7 Units:

Students learn to apply skills and techniques across a number of activities with precision, control and fluency. They develop their understanding of composition and tactics and examine how to improve performance.

Year 8 Units:

Students further develop the knowledge acquired in year 7 learning how to apply skills appropriately and accurately in changing situations. They learn refined skills and techniques and are actively involved in improving their performance through analysis and discussion. They develop their knowledge of tactics and strategies and develop an understanding of why exercise is important for good health.

Year 9 Units:

Students combine skills and techniques. These are often of an advanced nature and students start to adapt skills and techniques to suit different situations. Analysis becomes more advanced with students accurately analysing performance and offering guidance on how to improve. Students learn how to create their own warm up and cool down relevant to individual sports and the principles behind this undertaking.

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Student Groupings:

Classes are set by ability.

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Time Allocation:

Year 7 - 4 lessons per two week cycle.
Year 8 - 6 lessons per two week cycle.
Year 9 - 6 Lessons per two week cycle.

(2 Year Course)

What do students study and how do they study?

Students follow a series of units and complete a number of assignments for each. The Extended Certificate consists of four units:

Fitness testing & training, Practical sport, Physiology & Anatomy, Leisure & Sport.

The diploma consists of eight units:

The course is theory based with the exception of the Practical Sport Unit, but lessons are delivered both in the classroom and on the playing field or court. This allows students to develop their understanding of topics through participating in practical activities.

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What coursework is required?

Students are required to complete a number of assignments for each unit. These assignments are assessed coursework and there is no exam at the end of the course.

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What examinations are there?

Unlike GCSE Physical Education there is no examination in BTEC Sport and the assignments are the only assessment for this course. The assignments are marked as pass, merit or distinction and students have the opportunity to resubmit work which they have not passed.

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What additional study is expected?

Homework will be set to develop students understanding of topics covered in lessons. Some homework will take the form of research and students will be required to prepare and present presentations to the rest of the class.

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What can students do next?

BTEC Sport is recognised by Universities and students can go on to study the BTEC Higher Diploma at Sixth Form College if they are looking to gain a University place at eighteen.

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Career Opportunities:

Teacher of Physical Education; Sports Centre Manager; Sports Coach; Sports Development Officer.

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What information is on the VLE?

Course Outline
Key dates for submission of assignments
Guidance on completion of coursework
Presentations
Worksheets
Websites
Reading list

What do students study and how do they study?

BTEC Dance is a new course started at Cantell in 2010. Pupils follow a series of units of work completing a number of assignments for each. Pupils who take Performing Arts Dance will study the BTEC Extended Certificate. This consists of 3 different units of work.

There are 10 optional units of work which consist of:

Working In The Performing Arts Industry;
Professional Development in the Performing Arts Industry;
Performing Arts Production Process;
Musical Theatre Performance;
Contemporary Dance;
Exploring Urban Dance Styles;
Jazz Dance;

The Development of Dance & Make up for Performers. 2 optional units are completed in conjunction with the core unit Performing Dance.
The course is practically based and mostly assessed on individual; duet; trio or group performances, with supporting evidence created in a written or typed format.

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What Coursework is required?

For each unit of work pupils complete coursework in the form of assignments,. The assignments are performance based and are supported by a weekly blog documenting rehearsals and feedback in conjunction with witness statements and video evidence.

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What additional study is expected?

Students are required to rehearse their performance. It is advised that students attend extracurricular dance rehearsal either after school or during lunchtimes.

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What can students do next?

BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) is recognised by universities and colleges as a Level 2 course. Gaining a pass or better will allow students access to level 3 courses or A levels at college or beyond.

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Career Opportunities:

Teacher of Dance or Physical Education: Dance teaching or choreograph; sports development officer; dance; Theatre Production or Management.

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What information is on the VLE?

Course Information
Key dates for submission of assignments
Guidance on completion of coursework
Websites
Reading List