Physical Education

Curriculum timetable:

Outwitting Opponents most suited to games activities such as football, rugby, netball, badminton, basketball, cricket and rounders.

Aesthetic Appreciation: most suited to dance, gymnastics, cheerleading and trampolining.

Problem Solving: most suited to team and individual based challenges, orienteering and outdoor adventurous activities

Personal Best: most suited to athletics and fitness training/testing.

Curriculum overview:

Physical Education at Yewlands reflects and reinforces whole school values of ambition, determination, respect and responsibility. High expectations, tailored learning pathways and student voice form the basis of the department’s primary aim; to encourage active healthy lifestyles through participation and understanding of PE and Sport.

We aim to deliver a motivational curriculum that considers individual student’s needs and preferences whilst offering a wide breadth of activities. Following a pathway higher weighted to towards activities that students enjoy promotes overall achievement and engagement. Students are challenged to push themselves to be at their best whilst showing awareness of fair play and respect and also consideration for the varying needs of their peers.

Key Stage 3: Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9

Students in Y7 initially follow short blocks of activities within games, aesthetics and fitness as a baseline for assessment and to establish key vocabulary for learning and become familiar with the routines and high standards expected for all. For the remainder of KS3 students then follow a pathway weighted towards their strengths and activity preferences whilst still covering all areas of the national curriculum.

Outwitting Opponents: most suited to games activities such as football, rugby, netball, badminton, basketball, cricket and rounders.

Aesthetic Appreciation: most suited to dance, gymnastics, cheerleading and trampolining.

Problem Solving: most suited to team and individual based challenges, orienteering and outdoor adventurous activities

Personal Best: most suited to athletics and fitness training/testing.

Key Stage 4: Year 10 and Year 11 

In KS4 all pupils are offered Core PE because as a school we value the contribution to overall well-being, mental health and academic success. Within Ks4 students continue to build and develop their knowledge and understanding of KS3 activity areas whilst also focussing on the development of wider key skills recognised for further education and the world of employment. Through active participation pupils will develop leadership and organisation, understand the need for healthy competition, develop their personal fitness and also explore creativity and collaboration in creating performances. Pupils can also opt for an additional Exam based PE/Sport qualification on top of their Core PE time.

Exam Level Physical Education 

We offer:  

OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Studies

Units: Contemporary issues in sport, Developing sports skills, Developing knowledge and skills in outdoor activities.

Our KS3 curriculum is designed to support a smooth transistion onto this exam level qualification. Key terminology and skills are developed across Ks3 such as analysing performances so that students can feel confident in their application if they choose to follow this course.

Further study after Yewlands 

If pupils are interested in taking their study of sport further, the subject specific knowledge and skills developed in this qualification will provide a strong foundation for academic or vocational study at Level 3. Many students progress onto Level 3 courses at nearby colleges and other providers.

Sport is one of the largest employment sectors, and is continually growing with new career opportunities. Demand for higher level expertise in performance analysis, business management, and community engagement, as well as hands-on coaching or even professional level athletes. Some popular follow on courses are based around sports administration and governance, coaching and physiotherapy, and sport and exercise science.

PE Kit 

We have very high expectations within the department regarding PE kit and follow a 100% kit no excusal philosophy. When students are practically unable to take part in lessons there is still the expectation to bring kit and progress in the lesson in other ways such as coaching, officiating or analysing the performance of others. All students are required to wear Yewlands PE t-shirt, black shorts and black socks. Also available is an optional tracksuit and a sweatshirt. We firmly believe that a smart, consistent appearance results in a good team spirit and a professional approach to learning. 

Out of school hours learning 

Open participation clubs include football, netball, rugby league, basketball, trampolining, dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, badminton, table tennis, cricket, rounders, athletics and fitness. These take place during lunch times and after school and all are welcome to attend. 

Through our internal house system pupils will have the opportunity throughout each academic year to represent their house in a number of sporting events. Our houses are Don, Loxley, Rivelin and Sheaf. 

Inter-school competitions are our representative squads. Pupils are selected to represent the school and compete against other schools around Sheffield.