Physical Education
Within Physical Education at Westhoughton, our aim is for our students to develop a passion for sport through opportunities to become physically confident, opportunities to develop the skills and character needed to participate in competitive sport and the creation of habits that make our students life-long health and fitness learners. Our aim is to ensure that the character and qualities that are built – and taught – through sport such as equality, equity, resilience, confidence and respect are transferred to their character beyond the classroom. This is achieved by all pupils having enjoyable experiences in a wide range of sports within school and across the wider community as we celebrate both participation and the attainment of students.
Lessons are not only purposeful but exciting, and that inspires a love for PE and a love for learning. Our PE staff are role models for students and strive to role model leading healthy and active lifestyles. PE is at the heart of Westhoughton High School, with our enrichment and extracurricular opportunities offering a rich diet to engage students’ wider interests. Participation rates at extracurricular clubs are outstanding and pupils are proud to be part of the Westhoughton Team.
Our aim is to provide pupils with the opportunity to get involved in alternative sports alongside traditional sports. It is an opportunity to extend learning, enjoy recreational time with others and to compete against others at the highest possible level. This includes netball, football, swimming, boxing, gymnastics, rugby, dance, and fitness, to name a few… but we are constantly looking to evolve and remain inclusive to all.
Please see parental overview of the courses in KS3 and KS4 below.
Key Stage 3
| Rotation | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
| Topics Studied |
Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through
Netball Basketball Football Dance Gymnastics Swimming Handball Rugby Athletics Cricket Rounders OAA SPORT Learners will develop their understanding of basic rules, strategies and tactics. They will be able to be led warmups and develop their communication skills in team and individual sports. HEALTH Learners develop will develop their understanding of: Main phases of a warmup Location of some bones and muscles in the legs and arms The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle The short-term effects and long terms of exercise on heart rate and breathing rate Know 3 different fitness components and their relevance to the sport. To know 3 different training methods and application to sport To develop some water personal survival skills To understand the importance of following the rules Know the correct energy balance to maintain a healthy weight To know the recommended activity level for their age group. To know what that the cardio-vascular system is the transport system for oxygen, carbon dioxide and nutrients To know the difference between veins and arteries To know the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and a biproduct of each Know the different nutrients that make up a balanced diet Know the role of carbohydrates in sport Know the thresholds of training using the Karvonen formula Know some user groups that may face barriers to participation CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through
Netball Basketball Football Dance Fitness Gymnastics Swimming Handball Rugby Athletics Cricket Rounders OAA SPORT Learners will develop their ability to communicate effectively in a team sport and provide effective feedback Demonstrates understanding of rules, strategies and tactics in at least one team and individual sport. HEALTH Learners will develop their understanding of: The 3 main phases of a warmup General activities that can be included in a warm-up and cool-down The location of some bones and muscles in the legs, arms and core Joints and movement possibilities at these joints The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle The short-term effects and long term of exercise on heart rate and breathing rate and muscles 3 different fitness components and their relevance to the sport. The fitness tests for specific components of fitness. 4 different training methods and application to sport To know why we would choose certain methods of training over another. Water personal survival skills The importance of following the rules and checking the playing area/equipment The importance of hydration The correct energy balance to maintain a healthy weight. The recommended activity level for that age group. The effect of drugs and alcohol The cardio-vascular system is the transport system for oxygen, carbon dioxide and nutrients To know the difference between veins and arteries To know what red blood cells do and what white blood cells do To know the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise Know the energy sources for each Know the role of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in sport Know the thresholds of training using the Karvonen formula Know the FITT principle and how it can be applied Know some solutions to those barriers such as national campaigns CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through
Netball Basketball Football Dance Fitness Gymnastics Swimming Handball Rugby Athletics Cricket Rounders OAA SPORT Learners will develop their ability to safely and confidently lead warmups and skill practices. They will develop their understanding of what constitutes excellent sportsmanship. Learners will develop their ability to communicate accurate feedback using teaching points to improve performance Learners will demonstrate their understanding of rules and tactics and be confident to umpire/officiate in at least one team and individual sport. HEALTH Learners will develop their understanding of and- Know the 3 main phases of a warmup Know some sport-specific activities that can be included in a warm-up and cool-down Lead a warm-up and cool-down with a small group Know the location of some bones and muscles in the legs, arms, core and hands/feet. Know some joints and movement possibilities at these joints Know the 3 different muscle types Know the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle Know the short-term effects of exercise on heart rate and breathing rate and muscles Know how the respiratory and cardiovascular system work together. Know 3 different fitness components and their relevance to the sport. Know the fitness tests for specific components of fitness. Know how a fitness of component can be improved. To know 5 different training methods To know why we would choose certain methods of training over another and any disadvantages to certain types. To develop some water personal survival skills To understand the importance of following the rules and checking the playing area/equipment To know the importance of hydration and nutrition Know the correct energy balance to maintain a healthy weight. To know the recommended activity level for that age group. To know the effect of drugs and alcohol To know the impact of fitness/exercise on physical and mental health To know what that the cardio-vascular system is the transport system for oxygen, carbon dioxide and nutrients To know the difference between veins and arteries To know what red blood cells do and what white blood cells do To know what methods are used to redistribute blood To be know the scientific formulas for anaerobic and aerobic To be able to link each energy system to different athletic events Know what carbo loading is Know what timing of protein intake is Know the thresholds of training using the Karvonen formula and link to training types Know the FITT principle and how it can be applied Know individual needs when planning training To understand how to access sports and physical activities in the local area CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
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Key Stage 4
| Year 10 | Autumn Term 1 | Autumn Term 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Topics Studied in Core Games |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway. The performance pathway will continue to promote competitive sport. The healthy lifestyle pathway will encourage learners to adopt healthy approaches towards to their lifestyle.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Netball Basketball Football Dance Fitness SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. They will develop their knowledge of rules, strategies and tactics. HEALTH The healthy lifestyle pathway will develop their knowledge of Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Diet and nutrition. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of A warmup/ cool down Reasons why we warm up and cool down Location and function of muscles and bones Health and fitness Short-term effects Fitness components CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway. The performance pathway will continue to promote competitive sport. The healthy lifestyle pathway will encourage learners to adopt healthy approaches towards to their lifestyle.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Netball Basketball Football Dance Fitness SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of A warmup/ cool down Reasons why we warm up and cool down Location and function of muscles and bones Health and fitness Short-term effects Fitness components CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway. The performance pathway will continue to promote competitive sport. The healthy lifestyle pathway will encourage learners to adopt healthy approaches towards to their lifestyle.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Cheerleading Boxing Fitness Handball Rugby SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of Training methods Safety/injuries water safety Lifestyle choices & Energy Balance Cardiovascular system CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway. The performance pathway will continue to promote competitive sport. The healthy lifestyle pathway will encourage learners to adopt healthy approaches towards to their lifestyle.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Cheerleading Boxing Fitness Handball Rugby SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of Training methods Safety/injuries water safety Lifestyle choices & Energy Balance Cardiovascular system CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway. The performance pathway will continue to promote competitive sport. The healthy lifestyle pathway will encourage learners to adopt healthy approaches towards to their lifestyle.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Athletics Cricket Rounders OAA SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of Anaerobic and aerobic exercise Nutrition Training principles Overcoming barriers to participation CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway. The performance pathway will continue to promote competitive sport. The healthy lifestyle pathway will encourage learners to adopt healthy approaches towards to their lifestyle.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Athletics Cricket Rounders OAA SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of Anaerobic and aerobic exercise Nutrition Training principles Overcoming barriers to participation CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
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| Year 11 | Autumn Term 1 | Autumn Term 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Topics Studied in Core Games |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway.
PE Learners will be placed into Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Netball Basketball Football Dance Fitness SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. They will develop their knowledge of rules, strategies and tactics. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of A warmup/ cool down Reasons why we warm up and cool down Location and function of muscles and bones Health and fitness Short-term effects Fitness components CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Netball Basketball Football Dance Fitness SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of A warmup/ cool down Reasons why we warm up and cool down Location and function of muscles and bones Health and fitness Short-term effects Fitness components CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Cheerleading Boxing Fitness Handball Rugby SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of Training methods Safety/injuries water safety Lifestyle choices & Energy Balance Cardiovascular system CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Cheerleading Boxing Fitness Handball Rugby SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of Training methods Safety/injuries water safety Lifestyle choices & Energy Balance Cardiovascular system CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
Learners will be placed into a healthy lifestyle or a performance pathway.
PE Learners will develop Motor competence by improving fundamental movement skills through Athletics Cricket Rounders OAA SPORT Learners will be able to umpire and officiate individual and team sports. They will develop their knowledge of and ability to apply rules, strategies and tactics to contrasting sports. They will be able to lead one another in warm up and skills practices. They will develop their ability to communicate effectively to their teams. HEALTH Increase physical health, improve concentration, improved mental health and well-being. Developing self-discipline and stretching learners beyond perceived physical capabilities. Learners will develop their knowledge of Anaerobic and aerobic exercise Nutrition Training principles Overcoming barriers to participation CHARACTER Learners will use sport as a vehicle to develop their character qualities. |
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