Physical Education

What are the aims of this subject?

• To be active physically, demonstrating knowledge and understanding mainly
through physical activity.
• To engage in activities that develop cardiovascular health, flexibility,
muscular strength and endurance.
• To develop independence through problem solving physical challenges,
evaluating, modifying technique and consolidating skills through practise
and repetition.
• To promote health awareness and the value of adopting a healthy lifestyle.
• To instil a sense of good sportsmanship, and encourage recognition of other pupils’ contribution.
• To develop leadership skills, responsibility and self-awareness.
• To support the development of selfesteem through the development of
physical confidence and helping pupils to cope with both success and failure in competitive and co-operative activities.
• To recognise and follow relevant rules, laws, codes, etiquette and safety
procedures for different activities or events, in practice and during
competition.
• To provide access to external providers of physical activity and sport.
• To ensure all pupils leave Burton PRU with a PE qualification which reflects the best of their ability.

Available courses:
Physical Education KS3
Physical Education KS4

Name of Course
Physical Education KS3

Name of Course

Outline of Course

Physical Education is a compulsory course for all students in Years 7 – 11 in line with the National Curriculum. Physical education enables students to become confident, connected, actively involved and lifelong learners.

Our aim is promote the benefits of daily physical activity with a goal to establish a life-long passion for a healthy and active lifestyle.

We offer students a wide array of sports on and off-site, all lead by fully qualified members of staff / instructors

What skills can I gain from studying PE?

• Build on the skills and knowledge of physical activity experienced in earlier years.
• Gain experiences and confidence to take part in physical activity after they leave school.
• Active participation highlighting safe participation, the contribution made to a healthy lifestyle and leisure interests.
• Energises students.
• Develops teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills, decision making and builds confidence.

How it’s taught

• Class size groups
• Whole school groups

Topic Areas

• Archery
• Football
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Table Tennis
• Squash
• Racket ball
• Fitness
• Lawn Bowls
• Tennis
• Athletics
• Walking
• Golf
• Orienteering
• Cricket
• Mountain Biking
• Mixed Martial Arts
• Climbing
• Sailing
• Canoeing
• Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Facilities used for participation:

Meadowside Leisure Centre
Shobnall Leisure Centre
Beyond Black Belt (Mixed Martial Arts)
Fundamental Fitness (Circuit Training / Fitness)
Burton Bridge Archers (Archery)
Cannock Chase
Hicks Lodge
Wirksworth Leisure Centre
Gailey Lea (Sailing)
Newton Road recreation ground

Inter PRU Sports Competitions in:

Badminton
Table Tennis
Football
Athletics
Tennis
Sporting Visits arranged:
Yonex All England Badminton at the NIA Birmingham
Aegon Womens Tennis at Edgbaston Priory

Name of Course
Physical Education KS4

Qualification
Level 1 Award (equivalent to ½ GCSE grade 1-3)

Level 1 Certificate (equivalent to 1 GCSE grade 1-3)

Outline of Course
BTECs are vocational related qualifications, where learners develop knowledge and understanding in a work-related context. Learners need to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop skills that are essential for the modern-day workplace. These skills include: team working; working from a prescribed brief; working to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and accurately completing administrative tasks and processes.

How it’s taught
There is no exam!

There are 4 units, which are internally assessed and externally moderated:

1. Unit 4 Taking Part in Sport

2. Unit 10 Taking part in exercise and fitness

3. Unit 11 How the body works

4. Unit 12 Planning own Fitness Programme

The work is either completed through written assignments or practical. This course is aimed at providing skills that can be used in the modern work place.

Career Progression

1. Other level 1 qualifications

2. Level 2 BTEC’s

3. Junior roles in the health and fitness industry.