Head of Faculty
Ms N. McLeod (nmcleod@levenshulmehigh.co.uk)
To create a love and passion for lifelong participation in physical activity by developing key life skills and providing invaluable experiences within and beyond the curriculum. We will endeavour to show pride and resilience in everything that we do.
PE Vision
The Faculty of Physical Education comprises specialist teachers. In addition, we may be supported by other qualified staff and coaches in the delivery of extra-curricular clubs on offer to our pupils.
Indoor facilities comprise of a four-court badminton sports hall, a fully equipped fitness suite, a multi-purpose room, and a designated PE classroom. Outdoor facilities include two playing fields, an astro-turf and daily mile track.
All students receive two lessons a week as part of their core curriculum entitlement as two single lessons in a week. In addition, students are invited to attend clubs on a varied extra-curricular programme taking place before school, lunch time or after school free of charge. We are committed to providing competitive and leadership opportunities for all students in a variety of sports.
There is also a comprehensive programme of community activities on offer in the Energy Box, during the evenings and at weekends. Students are encouraged by staff to attend clubs and activities outside of school hours within the community.
PE Kit Expectations
Students are required to wear plain black track suit bottoms or leggings, Levenshulme PE t-shirt and Levenshulme PE jumper for their PE lessons. Students will need a pair of suitable sports trainers that can be worn inside and outside on the field.
Core PE Curriculum
Our curriculum will follow the National Curriculum, a curriculum that inspires students to succeed and excel all areas of PE. Students will be provided with opportunities to become physically confident that supports their own health and fitness. They will develop practical ability in sport specific techniques and skills. They will also develop teamwork, communication and a range of interpersonal and employability skills that will aid them school and later life. Throughout the 5 years students will develop their knowledge and understanding of healthy active lifestyles and wellbeing to ensure they can make good lifestyle choices in the future.
Students will take part in a range of team sports and individual sports (football, basketball, dodgeball, cricket, rounders, handball, tchoukball, badminton, table tennis and athletics) in which they will improve their performance and technique. They will also use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents. Students will take part in dance and develop technique in a range of dance styles. Through OAA students will be presented with intellectual and physical challenges to encourage them to work in a team to develop problem solving skills and develop trust. Students will analyse their own and other performances to support progress.
Students are actively encouraged to attend extra-curricular activities, to enhance their practical skills, improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing and form healthy habits for life.
Assessment
Students are formally assessed at the end of every term. Students are assessed across 3 assessment areas (Leadership & decision making, performance, knowledge & health and wellbeing). There are 6 levels of assessment bronze, silver, gold, platinum, crystal & diamond.
They will be assessed within the practical lessons at the end of every half term. They will complete a written assessment and the end of every term. Pupils will receive a PE specific report at the end of each term.
Curriculum Overview
- Year 7 – 2 periods per week
- Year 8 – 2 periods per week
- Year 9 – 2 periods per week
- Year 10 – 2 periods per week
- Year 11 – 2 periods per week
Options Offered at the End of Year 9
OCR 9-1 GCSE Physical Education or Cambridge Nationals Sport Studies
Progression Routes and Careers
Study A Level PE or BTEC sports course at college.
Work in the health and fitness, sports industry or education:
- PE teacher
- Sports coach
- Fitness instructor
- Physiotherapist
- Sport psychologist
- Sport scientist
- Sport Nutritionist
- Sports Agent
- Sports analyst
- Sports journalism
Other Information
Pupils who opt for GCSE PE or Cambridge Nationals Sport Studies must be prepared to participate in extra-curricular activities to enhance their practical grades.
