Year 7 Physical Education

What will my child study in PE during Year 7?

In Year 7 students follow a broad and balanced Curriculum aimed at developing students’ competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that will hopefully become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school. The focus of the year 7 curriculum is on students learning and developing new skills within all sports taught.

All students are expected to participate in PE lessons. There is an extensive programme of after-school sporting activities which change every half term to accommodate for all the activities that run. (See school website/The Wave for more information)

In Year 7 students have one single and one double lesson of PE per week

Double lessons:

September – April

Students will be taught a combination of the following activities:

Football
Basketball
Rugby
Netball
Table Tennis
Gymnastics
Health Related Fitness
Hockey
Badminton

May-July

Students will follow the programme of a variety of different Athletic disciplines/ events. They will be taught the following disciplines:

Sprint technique
Sprint starts
Pacing – middle distance running
Javelin
Shot Putt
Discus
Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump

Students then follow a summer activities programme involving Rounders, Softball and Cricket.

Single lessons:

September – April

Within single lessons students are taught as a mixed group, following the programme of study below

OAA – focusing on team building activities
Dance
CPR

May-July

Students will follow programme of:

Dance
Striking and fielding skills with a particular focus on Rounders

Through PE lessons and extra-curricular activities, the school’s sporting aims are:

to develop each student’s physical potential by understanding and learning new skills.
to develop physical fitness through a range of activities that exercise the whole body
to develop students’ understanding and knowledge of a wide range of sports
to develop an understanding of aesthetic movement and creative expression
to encourage students’ enjoyment of physical activities
to ensure that students appreciate the importance of their own and others’ safety through the correct use of technique, clothing, equipment and safety procedures
to encourage students to lead a healthy lifestyle by promoting opportunities for their involvement in physical activities outside the school.

How will my child be assessed and how will I know how well they are doing in PE in Year 7?

Students will receive a progress review and feedback at Parents Evening regarding their overall performance across a number of disciplines. This will indicate whether they have made the expected progress, for a Year 7 student, to that date. Attitude to learning and Behaviour will also be recorded.

What homework will my child be expected to do in Year 7 in PE?

PE is a practical subject. No formal homework is set

How can I support my child to do well in PE during Year 7?

By ensuring that each student has the correct PE kit with them for each lesson and that they engage fully with the subject and their teacher. Extra-curricular PE sessions are available for them to further increase their confidence or ability within each activity.

What equipment may my child need in addition to the standard school equipment?

A list of require PE kit can be found here...
Please ensure that all kit and training shoes, boots etc are clearly named.

By the end of the year, what would an 'expert' be able to do in PE?

Implement the required basic skills- as well as some advanced one- at the appropriate time, with in both practice and competitive scenarios. In addition to this, they will be able to take on leadership roles within some sports.

My child is struggling during the course, what additional help is available to help them keep up?

Extra-curricular PE, in a recreational setting, is available to all students and not just those who wish to compete and represent the school. This is the perfect setting to receive 1-2-1 feedback from PE staff and extra support.

Updated September 2024