Introduction
Our vision in the PE Department aligns with the schools of "ambition for all". We aim to deliver a high-quality PE curriculum that inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in a range of activities. Our curriculum will provide knowledge through instruction, practice and feedback for pupils to flourish within their learning experience. Our curriculum offers a range of sports to develop our pupils at 'mastery' level. We focus on creating a depth of learning so our pupils will know:
- What to do
- How to do it and
- Why they are doing it
Our PE/Dance curriculum at Broughton is designed to develop our pupils;
1. Motor Competence- focusing on their fundamental motor skills.
2. Rules, Strategies and Tactics- allowing them to move in accordance with the demands of the context they are in.
3. Healthy Participation- making the connection between the knowledge of health and how it applies to physical activity.
The pupils of Broughton Hall will experience a knowledge rich curriculum that is designed to be enjoyable, vigorous, purposeful, and progressive. We aim to provide positive experiences which aim to build a lifelong interest in physical activity.
The implementation of our curriculum creates intelligent movers and inspires pupils to build on their experience and subject knowledge at KS3 to KS4 and 5. Our department offers WJEC PE, GCSE Dance and BTEC Sport this allows pupils to excel in their practical ability and explore the theoretical elements of our subject.
Finally, beyond our curriculum, the department offers an extensive extra- curricular programme. We encourage as many pupils as possible to attend these clubs, whether it is competitive or to encourage healthy activity lifestyles. The clubs we offer are:
- Dance
- Netball
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Rounders
- Athletics
- Fitness
- Exam Support
Ultimately, we want to create not only great sportswomen but well-rounded pupils to achieve their full potential in a healthy mind and body.
Staff
Miss D Dawson - Head of Department
Misss H Skinley - Teacher of PE
Miss N Lawrence - Teacher of PE
Miss A Lane - Teacher of Dance and PE
Mrs K Hayes - Assistant Head Teacher, Director of Learning for Sixth Form and Teacher of PE
Programme of Study KS3
Our pupils at Broughton Hall experience an ambitious, knowledge rich curriculum that aligns with the department intent to create intelligent movers who develop declarative and procedure knowledge. Our offer aims to inspire all pupils to succeed in all aspects of our 'mastery' curriculum. Building on and embedding the physical development and skills learnt at KS1 and 2. Our pupils become more competent and confident in their fundamental movements skills and techniques applying them across different sports and activities. KS3 PE is taught in mixed ability groupings, nevertheless are passionate and expert teaching staff use a range of teaching methods underpinned by current practices to support, stretch and challenge all of our pupils.
Our KS3 curriculum ensures pupils by the end of year 9 have a secure substantive knowledge of rules, strategies and techniques, motor competency and ability to make reference between health and physical activity in the movement side of the curriculum, invasion games and individual sports. The implementation of key stage 3 curriculum has been carefully considered to create a vocabulary-rich subject to develop a shared common language of subject specific terminology for specific sports or activities. The key stage 3 curriculum journey starts with our successful transition unit for year 7 to then culminating with experience of a deeper understanding in specific sports preparing them for practical and theoretical knowledge at KS4. Our goal is to develop confidence and interest for pupils to continue their involvement in exercise, sports and activities at KS4, out of school and later life.
Programme of Study KS4
WJEC PE New Specification
Head of Department: Miss D Dawson
Contact email address: dawsond@broughtonhall.com
Specification: WJEC
Qualification: Level 1 & 2 Vocational Award in Sport and Coaching Principles 2022
WJEC in Sport and Coaching Principles is a qualification that is designed to include a variety of aspects of sport and coaching. As a pupil you will learn how to improve your own and other practical performance, assess needs and identify action plans that develop physical fitness and coach different groups with varying needs. If you love any aspect of sport this course is for you! It gives you a real insight of a range of avenues that sport has to offer.
How is the course structured & assessed?
Pupils will study 3 mandatory units;
Unit 1 - Fitness for Sport (externally assessed and 40% of overall grade)
The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to plan training programmes to improve the fitness of individuals. This unit introduces learners to the adaptations that take place in the body following exercise, how training can lead to improvements in fitness and the planning of training programmes.
Unit 2 - Improving Sporting Performance (internally assessed and 25% of overall grade)
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding needed to be able to analyse sporting performance, identify strengths and weaknesses and plan for improvement. This unit introduces learners to different areas of sporting performances can how they can be improved.
Unit 3 - Coaching Principles (Internally assessed and 35% of overall grade)
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the appropriate knowledge and understanding to be able to plan, lead and evaluate a coaching session within a sporting activity. This unit introduces learners to the principles involved in sports coaching.
What can these qualifications lead to?
The WJEC course has clear progression to A Level or BTEC courses, higher education and beyond.
The knowledge and skills you gain from WJEC Sport and Coaching Principles are transferable. There are few, if any, careers that would not benefit from these and would be welcomed by any employment establishment.
The qualification provides pupils with a broad appreciation of working in sport, wider opportunities and an overview of what careers you can achieve that are sport related.
- Health and Fitness and Sport Medicine
- Personal Training
- Sport Journalism
- Sport Biomechanist
- Sport Physiologist
- Sport Business and Marketing
- Sport Nutrition
- Teaching and Coaching
Programme of Study KS4
GCSE Dance
Head of Department: Miss D Dawson
Contact email address: dawsond@broughtonhall.com
Specification: AQA
Qualification: GCSE Dance
GCSE Dance is an exciting and diverse specification. The course focuses on aesthetic and artistic qualities whilst using movement to express and communicate ideas. If you dance, don't dance or want to further your knowledge of dance this is the course for you! Dance is a powerful and expressive subject which encourages pupils to develop their creative, physical, emotional, and intellectual capacity.
You will study:
- A Range of Dance Styles
- Performance Skills
- Expressive Skills
- Technical Skills
- Choreography Skills and Chorographic Processes
- Analysis of Own Performance
- Critical Appreciation of Professional Works.
How is the course structured & assessed?
Pupils will study 3 core subject contents.Component 1 - Performance & Choreography (60% of overall GCSE Grade and Practical Content).
What's Assessed?
Performance
- 2 set phrases through a solo performance (approximately 1 minute in duration).
- Duet/trio performance (3-5minute in duration).
Choreography
- Externally set stimulus.
- Solo or group choreography. Solo (2-2:30 minute duration) or Group Dance for 2-5 dancers (3-3:30 minute duration).
Component 2- Dance Appreciation (40% of overall GCSE Grade and Theory Content).
What's Assessed
- Critical appreciation of own work.
- Critical appreciation of professional works.
Pupils will complete a 1 hour and 30-minute written exam at the end of year 11. The questions will be based on students own practice on performance and choreography and the GCSE Dance anthology.
What can these qualifications lead to?
The GCSE course has clear progression to A Level or BTEC courses, higher education and beyond.
The knowledge and skills you gain from GCSE Dance are transferable. There are few, if any, careers that would not benefit from these and would be welcomed by any employment establishment.
- Teaching and Coaching
- Choreographer
- Performer
- Performing Arts Journalist
- Health and Fitness
Programme of Study KS4
WJEC PE Legacy Specification
Head of Department: Miss D Dawson
Contact email address: dawsond@broughtonhall.com
Specification: WJEC
Qualification: Level 1 & 2 Vocational Award in Sport and Coaching Principles
WJEC in Sport and Coaching Principles is a qualification that is designed to include a variety of aspects of sport and coaching. As a pupil you will learn how to improve your own and other practical performance, assess needs and identify action plan to develop physical fitness and coach different groups with different needs. If you love any aspect of sport this course is for you! It gives you a real insight of a range of avenues that sport has to offer.
How is the course structured & assessed?
Pupils will study 3 mandatory units;
Unit 1- Improving Sporting Performance (Internally assessed and 30% of overall grade)
Pupils will gain knowledge and understanding needed to be able to analyse performance of individuals and review options to improve performance.
Unit 2- Fitness for Sport (Externally assessed exam and 40% of overall grade)
Pupils will gain knowledge and understanding of how to plan a training programme to improve the fitness of individuals.
Unit 3-Coaching Principles (Internally assessed and 30% of overall grade)
Pupils will gain knowledge and understanding of how to plan, lead and evaluate a sporting activity.
What can these qualifications lead to?
The WJEC course has clear progression to A Level or BTEC courses, higher education and beyond.
The knowledge and skills you gain from WJEC Sport and Coaching Principles are transferable. There are few, if any, careers that would not benefit from these and would be welcomed by any employment establishment.
The qualification provides pupils with a broad appreciation of working in sport, wider opportunities and an overview of what careers you can achieve that are sport related.
- Teaching and Coaching
- Sport Journalist
- Sport Biomechanist
- Sport Physiologist
- Sport Business and Marketing
- Health and Fitness and Sport Medicine
Extra Curricular Timetable
