General Information
Physical activity not only improves health, reduces stress and improves concentration, but also promotes correct physical growth and development.
Exercise has a positive influence on academic achievement. It develops areas of reasoning, questioning, problem solving and decision making. It helps develop creative and divergent thinking and requires pupils to apply knowledge of facts and principles in a practical context.
Physical Education exerts an influence on the affective development of pupils through working alone, in pairs, in groups and as part of a team. They have to compete and co-operate, meet challenges and learn how to win and lose.
Interpersonal skills and positive attitudes and values are promoted through Physical Education. The processes and teaching methods that are used, allow pupils not only to take responsibility for their own personal development but encourage them to have a sympathetic, tolerant attitude to others.
At Broughton High School each pupil will be timetabled to have two hours Physical Education periods per week. The lessons will cover a broad range of physical activities and contain elements required by the National Curriculum.
The P.E. Department operates a 'No Note' Policy. Click here to read more.
Aims
Physical Education provides learners with the opportunity to build physical competencies, improve aspects of fitness, and maximise activity in and enjoyment of physical activities.
Physical Education will enable learners to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to perform effectively in a wide range of physical activities, and will enhance their physical wellbeing.
Learners will work both independently and co-operatively to develop thinking and interpersonal skills. This makes physical education an ideal platform for developing confidence, resilience, responsibility and working with others.
Experiential learning activities will encourage learners to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of the benefits to mental, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of participation in physical activities.
Curriculum
Learning in, through and about physical education is enhanced by participating on a regular basis in a wide range of purposeful, challenging, progressive and enjoyable physical activities with choice built in for all learners. The Scottish Government expects schools to continue to work towards the provision of at least two hours of good quality physical education for every child, every week.
Pupils will be working through the outcomes and experiences within the Curriculum for Excellence:
- Movement skills, competencies and concepts
- Co-operation and competition
- Evaluating and appreciating
The S1-3 pupils will experience these outcomes through a broad based range of activities with a balance of indoor and outdoor games, gymnastics, dance and athletics. The course also allows for a degree of individual choice as they progress.
National 4 and 5 Physical Education
The main purpose of these courses is to develop and demonstrate movement and performance skills in physical activities. By engaging in physical activities, learners can demonstrate initiative, decision-making and problem-solving. The Course also encourages learners to develop a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle, and the contribution that physical activity makes to this.
The skills that learners acquire by successfully completing this Course are transferable to learning, to life and to the world of work.
The main aims of the Course are to enable the learner to:
♦ develop the ability to safely perform a range of movement and performance skills
♦ develop and demonstrate knowledge of factors impacting on performance
♦ build capacity to perform effectively
♦ develop approaches to enhance personal performance
♦ monitor, record and reflect on performance development
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Connecting Elements
| Practical Performance | Evaluation | Knowledge and Understanding of | Personal Development |
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Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Higher
Higher Grade PE courses will engage pupils in a study of the ways in which physical activities are performed. Performance will be the prime focus, and the base upon which skills and techniques, knowledge and understanding, analysis and evaluation are developed.
Pupils will be required to take part in a number of physical activities in which they will be expected to achieve improved personal standards of performance. These activities will be chosen as a result of discussion and negotiation between teacher and pupils.
Content
In the time allowed for teaching and learning, the course aims to enhance the pupils’ ability to:
- Demonstrate competence in the performance of selected physical activities.
- Describe and explain performance in physical activities on the basis of study of related concepts and relevant knowledge.
- Develop critical thinking and decision making skills with the intention of improving their performance and that of others.
- Develop the skills and strategies of investigating in relation to a specific feature of performance.
- Enrich their personal and social development through the attainment of skills and insights made possible through participation in physical activity.
Assessment
The certificate will record an award for overall attainment on Scale A to D. To gain a course award, candidates will have to meet the examination requirements of all three Key Features. These Key Features are:
- Performance
Candidates’ performance will be assessed internally in two of the activities undertaken on the course. This assessment will be externally moderated. - Analysis and Development of Performance
Candidates will be tested in the different areas of performance analysis by a written examination which will be externally set and externally marked. - Analysis and Development of Performance Assignment
Candidates will investigate a chosen topic of performance and complete an open book assignment.
Health & Safety
PE Kit
Shorts/tracksuit bottoms and T-shirt for indoors lessons. A change of properly fitting trainers or plimsolls. Outdoors you may need waterproofs and a jumper.
Outdoor Activities
Generally as Games, but otherwise clothing appropriate to the activity.
General Points
- Jewellery (except stud earrings) must be removed (loose religious items may be taped down).
- Children should bring a note if they are unable to participate through illness or injury. Staff will be vigilant if a pattern is non-participation is established for a variety of reasons (including child protection issues). Pupils should bring PE kit and a note in case their health improves or they can perform an other activity which does not interfere with their injury.
- In all other PE lessons erchildren not participating should remain with their class: helping in the lesson or doing PE related work.
- All valuables are to be handed to the PE teacher before they enter the changing facilities.
Children Without Kit
At the beginning of the academic year parents will be informed by letter of PE kit requirements and they will have the opportunity to discuss any serious reservations with the Head. If shorts, T-shirts or plimsolls are required these are available to borrow from the PE staff base. A child who has forgotten their kit will first be reminded by the teacher. If it is an ongoing problem parents will be informed and the pupil will be detained.
Medical Conditions
It is the responsibility of the pupil/parent to inform the PE teacher of any medical conditions of individual children in their class so they can participate safely and as fully as possible.
Match Reviews
2015-16
24 Oct 15: S1 - S4
2014-15
3 Nov 2014 : Under 13s and Under 16s
29 Oct 2014 : Broughton S2 Team v Preston Lodge
8 Nov 2014: U13: Broughton 11-1 Firhill
U16: Craigmount 4-1 Broughton
12 Nov 2014: Seniors: Broughton v Boroughmuir
15 Nov 2014: Under 16s: Broughton v Bouroughmuir
22 Nov 2014: S2 Scottish Cup
29 November: U13s Royal High v Broughton
6 December: U13s James Gillespies v Broughton
31 Jan: League Cup - S1 Team
7 Mar: Hazelhead Academy (Aberdeen) 3 Broughton High School 7