Physical Education
Physical Education at St Martin’s is for every student, regardless of ability and perceived sporting prowess. Our philosophy is one of inclusion, participation, enjoyment, improvement, learning and effort. Every student, whether a team member or a leisure/fun performer is expected to do his/her best at all times. Only 100% effort is accepted.
Throughout KS3 students are taught all major games, (football, rugby, netball, basketball) handball, badminton, orienteering, fitness (aerobics, circuit training), cross country,gymnastics, cricket, athletics, softball and rounders.
At KS4 students will, at times, be given a little more flexibility to choose areas for participation in a more leisure based environment but will also participate in a more structured sporting timetable including games, fitness testing, leadership, personal fitness and exercise, aerobics, athletics, cricket and tennis.
The GCSE studied at KS4
Edexcel GCSE Physical Education is for students who enjoy sport and want to learn more about the science in sport. Why the body reacts to exercise in the way it does, why people take part in certain sport and the need for a healthy active lifestyle. The course is a blend of both Theoretical and Practical aspects of Physical Education.
The Theoretical element of Physical Education is worth 60% of the final marks and the Performance element of Physical Education is worth 30% of students’ final marks. The final 10% comes in the form of designing, implementing and analysing a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP)
Students’ theoretical knowledge is assessed by taking two written examination in May of Year 11.
Students’ Practical Performance in Physical Education will be assessed in throughout the 3 year course with a moderation in April of year 11. Students select 3 sports; 1 team, 1 individual with the final sport from either category. Sports are marked out of 35.
Students’ coursework is planning and completing a 6-week training programme marked out of 20.
Extra-Curricular opportunities offered by the department
Through membership of the Hinckley & Bosworth School Sports Partnership, we participate in all extra-curricular competitions organised by the SSP and County organisations.
These include not only all major games such as; football, netball, rugby, hockey and basketball, but also volleyball, table tennis, badminton, indoor rowing, swimming, cross country, athletics, cricket, softball and rounders.
We have for a number of years entered the highly popular Barton Hall Netball Weekend Tournament in Torquay.
Our students undertake an Outdoor Education course in North Wales and students also have a week long ski course in Passo Tonale, Italy and USA depending on the year.
Throughout KS3 students are taught all major games, (football, rugby, netball, basketball) handball, badminton, orienteering, fitness (aerobics, circuit training), cross country,gymnastics, cricket, athletics, softball and rounders.
At KS4 students will, at times, be given a little more flexibility to choose areas for participation in a more leisure based environment but will also participate in a more structured sporting timetable including games, fitness testing, leadership, personal fitness and exercise, aerobics, athletics, cricket and tennis.
The GCSE studied at KS4
Edexcel GCSE Physical Education is for students who enjoy sport and want to learn more about the science in sport. Why the body reacts to exercise in the way it does, why people take part in certain sport and the need for a healthy active lifestyle. The course is a blend of both Theoretical and Practical aspects of Physical Education.
The Theoretical element of Physical Education is worth 60% of the final marks and the Performance element of Physical Education is worth 30% of students’ final marks. The final 10% comes in the form of designing, implementing and analysing a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP)
Students’ theoretical knowledge is assessed by taking two written examination in May of Year 11.
Students’ Practical Performance in Physical Education will be assessed in throughout the 3 year course with a moderation in April of year 11. Students select 3 sports; 1 team, 1 individual with the final sport from either category. Sports are marked out of 35.
Students’ coursework is planning and completing a 6-week training programme marked out of 20.
Extra-Curricular opportunities offered by the department
Through membership of the Hinckley & Bosworth School Sports Partnership, we participate in all extra-curricular competitions organised by the SSP and County organisations.
These include not only all major games such as; football, netball, rugby, hockey and basketball, but also volleyball, table tennis, badminton, indoor rowing, swimming, cross country, athletics, cricket, softball and rounders.
We have for a number of years entered the highly popular Barton Hall Netball Weekend Tournament in Torquay.
Our students undertake an Outdoor Education course in North Wales and students also have a week long ski course in Passo Tonale, Italy and USA depending on the year.