Welcome to the Physical Education Dept.

Staff - Miss H Stout, Miss F Gordon, Mr P Johnston, Mr L Robertson, Mr C Whittit, Mr J McWhirter

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The aims of the Physical Education Department are :

to develop physical movement skills and improve Physical Performance
to develop Knowledge and Understanding of the attributes and abilities necessary for optimal physical performance
to provide appropriate opportunity for the development of social skills through participation in physical activity
to develop a positive attitude to participation in physical activity by providing opportunities appropriate to individuals
to develop awareness and knowledge of the benefits of healthy living and physical fitness through participation in physical activity thereby contributing to aspects of physical well-being
to enhance effective development through opportunities and evaluation of performance in a range of activities

Facilities

There are 4 badminton courts within the large games hall, a fitness/dance studio, a large astroturf pitch, a 20m swimming pool and 2 outdoor football pitches

Courses

S1 / S2 - Pupils cover a range of activities which relate to the 5 - 14 Expressive Arts document. Activities are taught in short 6 /7 blocks with classes rotating around different facilities. Activities taught are : athletics, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, hockey / football, swimming and softball. Pupils are timetabled for two 50 - 55 minute periods every week. Differentiation is an important aspect of all lessons.

S3, S4 and S5 Core Physical Education - All S3 and S4 pupils are timetabled for two 50 - 55 minute periods of PE each week. Pupils come in half-year groups which allow the department to split the boys and girls into single sex groups in 3rd year. This also allows a range of options to be offered in 4th year.

In S3 classes rotate each facility for a period of 6 weeks. Within each facility the group decide which activities it will do and for how long. Activities covered are : aerobics / step, badminton, basketball, football, gymnastics, hockey, water polo, fitness, rec. swimming, short tennis, softball, volleyball, table tennis and trampoline.

In S4 classes are given choices of activities from which they can make options according to interest. The activities offered are as in S3.

In S5 all pupils are timetabled for one 55 minute period of PE. They all come to the department at the same time and 5 members of staff are available then. Pupils are offered the same activities as in S3 with the addition of golf and skiing / snow boarding

in the multigym on the machines

Standard Grade Physical Education : this is taught through 6 practical activities - athletics, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, life-saving and outdoor team games. These activities are taught in 6 week blocks throughout S3 and S4. At the end of each block pupils will

be assessed in practical performance
sit an end of block test on knowledge and understanding

Evaluation is assessed through formal examination in May of S3 and January of S4

Higher Still Physical Education : Higher and Intermediate 2 PE will be taught through 3 practical activities - badminton, basketball and football.

Performance (40% of the overall course grade) will be assessed in each activity with the higher 2 grades counting.
Analysis of performance (60% of the overall course grade) is taught through practical sessions in the above activities with classroom periods used to reinforce concepts and principles and also to review written work.

Practical Performance will be offered as an alternative to certificated PE. The basis of the course will form around basketball, fitness, football and badminton with other options decided upon by each year group as they start a new academic year. Performance will be assessed in each activity with the best grade counting.

the swimming pool a view of the pool

A lifeguard is on duty at all times when children or adults use the pool

Download homework exercises by clicking on the appropriate link below

Standard Grade PE Materials for S3 / S4

Athletics 1 | Athletics 2 | Badminton 1 | Badminton 2 | Basketball 1 | Basketball 2 | Football & Hockey 1 | Football & Hockey 2 | Football 1 | Gymnastics 1 | Gymnastics 2 | Lifesaving 1 | Lifesaving 2 | Standard Grade Topics

For more information on specific department issues and rules please click on the appropriate link below

Assessments | Health & Safety | Homework | National Qualifications | Participation | Positive Behaviour

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