P.E.

Staff
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Post 16
Extra Curricular Activities

Teaching Staff	Support Staff
Mr. E. O'Connor Mr. D. Turner Miss. C. Powell Mr. N. Moon Miss. L. Best Miss M. Webber Mrs. S. Gavin Mr. E. Minihane Mr. G. Vizor Mr. P. Hudson Mr. D. McDermott Miss. S. Caherty	Mrs. J. Griffiths Mr. G. Dawkins

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Key Stage 3

Year 6

PE & Sport at Bishop Challoner Sports College begins in the primary school where it is recognised as the foundation of raising achievement and preparing pupils for life in the 21st century. Staff from Bishop Challoner work closely with the teachers in primary schools to develop PE & Sport and develop attainment through using the QCA Core tasks as a vehicle to raise achievement and to assist with transition. Through the core tasks pupils get to experience a broad & balanced curriculum that accommodates all areas of activity (Swimming, Games, OAA, Dance, Gymnastics & Athletics) and is delivered using the national curriculum.

ABC (Agility, Balance & Coordination)

Kelly Sotherton at Bishop Challoner

New Curriculum

In Year 7 and 8 our pupils receive an enriched and broad curriculum in line with the new Physical Education curriculum as designated by Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. At the beginning of Year 7 the pupils perform a 4 week block of ABC (Agility, Balance and Co-ordination). This exposes them to all the activities that they will cover in their Key Stage 3 Curriculum. Physical Education in Key Stage 3 is taught through five different range and contents and through a wide range of physical activities.

The range and content are as follows: Outwitting Opponents (Football, Netball), Exploring and Communicating Ideas (Dance, Gymnastics), Accurate Replication (Swimming, Tennis), Identifying and Solving Problems (Orienteering) and Exercising Safely and Effectively (Fitness).

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Key Stage 4

GCSE Dance

GCSE Dance is a new course at Bishop Challoner Catholic College for 2009/2010. The course enables pupils to study two professional set works (Still Life at the Penguin Café and Swansong), where pupils look theoretically at the concepts of the dance whilst also working practically to use the works in their own choreography.

Using the newly developed dance studio, pupils work on developing choreography both as soloists and in a group, using a range of stimuli.

GCSE dance pupils also have the opportunity to go on visits to see professional works around Birmingham. The cohort will be attending the production of Swan Lake at the Birmingham Hippodrome in February to strengthen their understanding and appreciation of ballet.

GCSE PE

The GCSE PE course is offered as an option to all students in Key Stage 4. This modular course is suitable for those students who wish to develop the standard of their practical sporting performance, as well as enhancing their understanding of theory topics such as the body in action, how to train effectively, and opportunities in Physical Education. All GCSE PE students are expected to take part in extra-curricular sporting activities on a regular basis. Students can be assessed in a wide range of different practical activities: for the full list please refer to www.ocr.org.uk.

The module breakdown is as follows:

Unit B451: An Introduction to Physical Education

This unit accounts for 20% of the final GCSE PE grade and is assessed through a written examination.

Topics covered include:

Key concepts in Physical Education: Competence, performance, creativity and healthy, active lifestyles.
Key processes in Physical Education: Developing skills and techniques, decision making, physical and mental capacity, evaluating and improving, making informed choices about active, healthy lifestyles.
Opportunities, pathways and participation in physical activity: Levels of participation in sport and physical activity, reasons for participation and non-participation, specific social and cultural reasons affecting participation, school influences on participation, identification of pathways for improvements.

Unit B452: Practical Performance and Developing Fitness

This unit accounts for 25% of the final GCSE PE grade and is assessed through written coursework (5%) and on-going practical assessments (20%). Practical performance is assessed in 2 different physical activities, and a Lifestyle Analysis task is completed.
Unit B453: Developing Knowledge in Physical Education

Unit B453:

This unit accounts for 20% of the final GCSE PE grade and is assessed through a written examination.

Topics covered include:

Developing skills, techniques and motivation
Developing physical and mental capacity
Informed decision making using the principles of training and safe exercise
Opportunities, pathways and participation in Physical Education

Unit B454: Practical Performance and Developing Skill

This unit accounts for 25% of the final GCSE PE grade and is assessed through written coursework (5%) and on-going practical assessments (20%). Practical performance is assessed in 2 different physical activities, and a Skill Analysis task is completed. One of these practical performances can be in the role of coach or official.

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Key Stage 5

'A' Level Physical Education

The specification gives learners a clear appreciation of key issues in physical education including balanced, active and healthy lifestyles, a focus on performance in practical activity, and the opportunity to pursue particular areas of interest.

Open a Table of AS/A2 topics

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	G451: An Introduction to Physical Education Sections include Anatomy and Physiology, Acquiring Movement Skills and Socio-Cultural studies relating to participation in physical activity. Candidates appreciate the role of the cardiovascular system, understand the nature and development of motor skills and explore contemporary sporting issues.	2hr written paper AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	G452: Acquiring, Developing and Evaluating Practical Skills in Physical Education Candidates gain an appreciation of the nature of performance, its evaluation, and what can be done to improve it. They record their observations as part of their coursework.	Externally assessed AS - 40% A Level - 20%
A2 PE
Mandatory	G453: Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education. This Unit has two sections; Section A: Socio-Cultural options and Section B: Scientific options. Section A: Socio-Cultural options. Candidates study three of the five possible options, at least one option, must be from Section A.	2.5hr written paper A Level - 35%
Mandatory	G454: The Improvement of Effective Performance and the Critical Evaluation of Practical Activities in Physical Education Learners will appreciate the key application of Practical Skills to achieve performance. They will also grasp the methodology surrounding the evaluation, appreciation and improvement of performance.	Externally assessed A Level - 15%

BTEC National

The BTEC Certificate in Sport is designed to provide a specialist work-related qualification in sport and will help students to gain knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to prepare for future learning and employment. On successful completion of a BTEC First Certificate qualification, learners may progress to study sport further the BTEC National in Sport or A Level Physical Education. The course has been developed to focus on education and training for those with an interest in the sport sector, leading you into careers such as a sports coach, sports development, activity or fitness club assistant.

Assessment Details:

The assessment approach of the BTEC First in Sport allows for learners to receive feedback on their progress throughout the course. There are no exams in BTEC; instead students provide evidence to meet the grading criteria. Evidence for assessment may be generated through a range of diverse activities including, practical assessments, coaching, video analysis, written work and oral presentation.

Qualification:

Students are assessed in three modules:

The body in sport
Planning and leading sports activities
Practical sport

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Extra Curricular

Bishop Challoner Catholic Colleges attitude to Physical Education and Sports Provision can be summarised as "Sporting Opportunities for All". A team of passionate, skilled and highly qualified PE staff lead an extensive curriculum and extra curricular programme to ensure that Every Child Matters. We offer a wide variety of sporting activities for all age groups, genders and abilities. These include an appropriate focus and balance of individual and team sports as well as opportunities to take part in competitive sports. These include: Netball, Hockey, Rugby, Judo, Basketball, Rowing , Dance, Football, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Trampolining and Table-tennis. Sports are played competitively both within school and against local schools in the area. We are privileged in having excellent sporting facilities that are used by both the school and the community, including a Sports Hall, Health and Fitness Suite and an Olympic size Dojo. We have achieved the Sports Mark Award in recognition of our sporting opportunities, available to all pupils.

Bishop Challoner leads a school sport partnership, the innovation which brings local primary and secondary schools together to improve sports provision and drive forward increases in participation in PE and sport.

Throughout the range of sports we offer, students have a wide selection of how they participate including for recreation purposes, competitively through intra-school competitions or inter school competitions or as utilising their leadership skills to plan and lead activities.

Students are also invited along to extra-curricular sessions to support their studies of the GCSE or BTEC options.

Gifted & Talented

Bishop Challoner Catholic College is committed to ensuring the best possible opportunities are made available to all our students regardless of social and economical background. Our broad and balanced Physical Education curriculum offers opportunity to extend our students' progression with activities that enrich and promote high achievement.

In Physical Education there are five abilities (Physical, Cognitive, Social, Creative and Personal) that pupils may possess one or more of that to be classified as Gifted and Talented. These students are encouraged and supported to move through their learning at a faster rate than their peers. The Physical Education Department works co-operatively with external partners (e.g. Aston Villa Football Club and British Gymnastics) to cater for our students who have a high level of demand made upon their time as a result of their involvement in high level sporting activities outside of school to ensure a balance within their education.

Leadership

The PE department encourage all pupils to develop their leadership skills as part of their PE curriculum. Pupils engage in organisational and coaching tasks from year 7, and have opportunities to support staff with extra curricular clubs and activities. In year 8 pupils undertaking a young leaders award, and those that have the commitment and potential to follow this path, have an opportunity to opt to study a PE leadership course throughout year 9. Leadership is also an integral part of the BTEC course, and by year 10, pupils prepare and coach small group sessions to younger pupils and their peers.

Aside from this pupils from year 9 take part in the accredited Sports Leaders Award and 10 pupils are selected annually to be a part of the School Sports Partnership Leadership Academy. A part of this initiative, pupils undertake coaching qualifications and learn leadership skills in order to organise and run a sports festival. We have a number of pupils enrolled on the Step into sport passport, monitored by the Youth Sports Trust. Pupils who volunteer in school and the community have the opportunity to be accredited with awards for their efforts. Pupils are also organising activities to ensure pupils have access to at least five hours of PE provision each week though running intraform competitions and sporting events.

Aegon Classic 2009

Bishop Challoner again provided the ball crew for the Professional Womens Tennis Tour at Edgbaston Priory Club. The tournament itself had some changes this year due to the multi-million investment from Aegon which has led to a name change to The Aegon Classic. Perhaps, most importantly, the crew had brand new Nike kit.

The performance of the pupils throughout the week was nothing short of outstanding. They coped with rain delays, indoor play and the heat and did not falter at any stage. The comments and praise for the crew were all positive and came from all areas of the tournament from the Tournament referee to the caterers. The most significant feedback of the week came from two professional chair umpires who travel the world on the Women's tour. On finals day they told the crew that they were as good as they had seen on the tour and were in fact 'incredible'. Whilst the crew had had positive comments in previous years, the widespread and overwhelmingly positive comments is testament to how outstanding the crew were and confirmed our belief that they were the best crew we had ever produced as a school. Every pupil took on board everything that was asked of them and rose to the challenge of being a vital part of a world class sporting event. Well done to all involved and in particular congratulations to Vito Cataldo who was Ball crew member of the year.

Future of the Ball crew

At the beginning of the year it was confirmed that Edgbaston Priory Club was not submitting a tender to host the tournament in 2010 as the LTA reshuffled their tournaments. However, it has now been confirmed that the tournament is coming back to Birmingham for at least one more year and hopefully longer. Furthermore, there are open trials for the ball crew for the ATP Tour Finals at the O2 arena in London for 2010. We have selected a number of pupils to attend these trials and if successful they will ball crew for the 8 best mens players in the world.

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