Sport and Leisure

The Sport and Leisure Faculty endeavour to deliver a high-quality PE curriculum that enables all students to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical activity. Students can develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully. We believe that PE develops competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school.


KS3 CORE PE

Throughout our KS3 curriculum, students will build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in Key Stages 1 and 2. Students will begin to develop an understanding of what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others work. Sports studied within the curriculum are split into ‘Winter’ and ‘Summer’ sports, with each sport studied for a half-term. Students study PE in 6 blocks throughout the academic year, with each scheme of learning lasting a half-term.

KS3 LEARNING ACTIVITIES

KS3 Learning Activities (Half-termly rotation)
Autumn & Spring: 
Half-term 1 Baseline Assessment: Handball/Hockey/Football/ Netball/Badminton/Swimming/Health and Fitness/Rounders/Athletics 
Invasion:Handball/Hockey/Basketball/Football/ Tag-Rugby/Netball 
Net and Wall: Badminton 
Other: Swimming
Summer: 
Net and Wall: Tennis 
Striking and Fielding: Rounders/Softball/Cricket 
Other: Athletics

Year 7 Curriculum

In Year 7 you will spend the first half term completing your baseline assessment. During this time you will complete a range of sports that will change on a weekly rota. Your teachers will be assessing your practical ability in this range of sports, as well as your knowledge, understanding and attitude to learning in PE. The curriculum is mapped around the core skills of practical performance, leadership in sport and officiating and helps our learners to make a comfortable transition to Secondary school PE. Students in Year 7 will also begin to understand the key aspects of performance analysis in order to improve performance, through a range of techniques. Students will be taught a variety of skills in a range of sports that will offer them a foundation in each of the sports, ready to be developed further in Year 8. Students are encouraged to continue to participate in sport and fitness outside of school. In Year 7 you have 3 P.E lessons per week, more than any other year group in the school, to allow you to develop your sporting skills and fitness. You will also have the privilege of swimming for a whole term in Year 7, with our aim to have every student in Year 7 able to swim by the end of the school year. Alongside your learning in class you will also have the chance to be a part of Caludon’s excellent extra-curricular sports programme and have the opportunity to represent your school against others in a wide range of sports competitions and tournaments.

Autumn TermSpring TermSummer Term
2 of the following in the 2nd half term: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Swimming.4 of the following across 2 half terms: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Swimming.All of the following across 2 half terms: Cricket, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics.

YEAR 8

In Year 8, you will continue to be taught PE in sets that may have changed slightly from Year 7.  This year you will only have 2 lessons of PE a week and you will only swim for one half term, as opposed to a whole term  in Year 7. The curriculum is still mapped around the same key sports and skills of performance, leadership and officiating.  Learners build on the foundations of skills and understanding that they learn in Year 7 and are challenged to demonstrate a deeper understanding of skills, techniques and tactics. Students in Year 8 will also continue to build on their understanding of performance analysis in order to improve performance, through a range of techniques.  The students abilities will be honed to prepare them for Year 9 PE. Students are encouraged to continue to participate in sport and fitness outside of school. Alongside your learning in class you will also have the chance to be a part of Caludon’s excellent extra-curricular sports programme and have the opportunity to represent your school against others in a wide range of sports competitions and tournaments.

Autumn TermSpring TermSummer Term
4 of the following across 2 half terms: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Swimming.4 of the following across 2 half terms: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Swimming.All of the following across 2 half terms: Cricket, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics.

YEAR 9

Year 9 students continue to be taught in sets, again these may change from those in Year 8. The curriculum is mapped around the same core sport and skills of performance, leadership and officiating. Learners build on the key skills and understanding that they learn in Year 8 and are challenged to show a true depth of understanding and creativity in their performance.Students in Year 9 will also have the opportunity to fine tune different aspects of their performance by utilising their skills of performance analysis, developed through Year 7 + 8. In Year 9 our curriculum continues to prepare students for Key Stage 4 PE and the potential of students choosing to take the option of Sport Studies in Year 10. There will be a focus this year on tactical play and adapting to changing game situations. Students  continue to be encouraged to take part in sport and fitness outside of school. Alongside your learning in class you will also have the chance to be a part of Caludon’s excellent extra-curricular sports programme and have the opportunity to represent your school against others in a wide range of sports competitions and tournaments.

Autumn TermSpring TermSummer Term
4 of the following across 2 half terms: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Swimming.4 of the following across 2 half terms: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Swimming.All of the following across 2 half terms: Cricket, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics.

KS4 CORE PE

In Year 10, students continue to have 1 lesson of Core PE per week. With this reduction in physical activity from the previous three years, we feel it is essential that students fully utilise their 1 hour a week and maximise the benefits from this hour lesson. In Y10, students will focus on their tactical understanding in a range of sport, as well as the physical and psychological benefits of sports participation. Students will be given the opportunity to take charge of their learning and activity this year and will be given sports to choose from at the start of each half term, whilst still in ability set groups, ensuring an appropriate level of challenge for all. Once they have opted for their chosen sport they will then focus on this for the rest of the half term. The options given will be similar to the sports they experienced in Y9 depending on the term. Students in Y10 will also have the privilege of being able to use the onsite fitness suite to pursue their personal health and fitness goals.

In Year 11, students continue to have 1 lesson of Core PE per week. With this reduction in physical activity from KS3, we feel it is essential that students fully utilise their 1 hour a week and maximise the benefits from this hour lesson. In Y11, students will focus on their tactical understanding in a range of sport, as well as the physical and psychological benefits of sports participation. Students will be given the opportunity to take charge of their learning and activity this year and will be given sports to choose from at the start of each half term, whilst still in ability set groups, ensuring an appropriate level of challenge for all. Once they have opted for their chosen sport they will then focus on this for the rest of the half term. The options given will be similar to the sports they experienced in Y10 depending on the term. Students in Y11 will also have the privilege of being able to use the onsite fitness suite to pursue their personal health and fitness goals.

YearAutumn TermSpring TermSummer Term
10Options could include: Football, Handball, Basketball, Netball, Badminton, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Gym.Options could include: Football, Handball, Basketball, Netball, Badminton, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Gym.Options could include: Cricket, Rounders, Tennis, Softball, Athletics, Gym.
11Options could include: Football, Handball, Basketball, Netball, Badminton, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Gym.Options could include: Football, Handball, Basketball, Netball, Badminton, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Gym.Options could include: Cricket, Rounders, Tennis, Softball, Athletics, Gym.

KS4 LEARNING ACTIVITIES

KS4 CORE PE Learning Activities (Half-termly rotation)
Autumn & Spring:
Invasion: 
Handball/Hockey/Basketball/Football/ Tag-Rugby/Rugby/Netball 
Net and Wall: Badminton/Table-tennis 
Other: Swimming/Health and Fitness/Bench-ball/Gym 
Summer:
Net and Wall:
 Tennis 
Striking and Fielding:Rounders/Softball/Cricket
Other: Athletics

Key Stage 4

OCR Level 2 Cambridge National in Sports Studies

In year 10 and 11 we follow the OCR Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Studies. The course is broken down into the following areas and a total of three units will be covered:

Units delivered:

R184 – Contemporary Issues in Sport (Exam – 40% of course)

5 Topic Areas:

– Issues affecting participation.

– The role of sport in promoting values.
– The implication of hosting major sporting events.
– The role of National Governing Bodies.
– The role of technology in sport.

1 hr 30 min, 70 mark exam

R185 – Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities (Coursework – 40% of course)

5 Topic Areas:

– Key components of performance. (Practically assessed)

– Applying practice methods to support improvement.
– Organising and planning a sports activity session.

– Leading a sports activity session. (Practically assessed)

– Reviewing performance in planning and leading a session.

R186 – Sport and the Media (Coursework – 20% of course)

3 Topic Areas:

– The Different Sources of Media that cover Sport

– Positive Effects of Media in Sport

– Negative Effects of Media in Sport

  • Students will be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of course content, as well as their ability to plan and lead a coaching session, officiate in a sport of their choice and their practical performance.
  • Students will need to be confident to be assessed practically in 2 different sports.
  • Students will have 3 sport studies lessons per week – the majority of these will be classroom theory lessons.
  • This course will allow students to study a level 3 Sport course at post 16, including A level and BTEC, or a Sport Apprenticeship.

POST-16

BTEC SPORT | LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORT

WHAT IS THE COURSE STYLE?

Over the BTEC course, students will complete four units which cover different areas of study within sport. The course involves an external examination, a set task that includes a case study and research task. Other units will also require students to produce a portfolio of work to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. Some of the work will involve practical participation.

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Level 3 BTEC Sport qualifies for UCAS points. It gives students a wide range of progression options into further study on sports related courses, training or relevant employment in the sport and leisure sector. Students who successfully complete the qualification at the top levels will be well equipped to move onto degrees in related subjects such as sports science, sports coaching or teaching courses*.
*some universities prefer A Level PE for teaching courses.

WHY CHOOSE SPORT?

This course is for students wishing to specialise in a sports specific industry. The qualification gives learners specialist knowledge and skills, enabling entry to an Apprenticeship or other employment, or progression to related higher education courses. The course also equips you with a range of transferable skills, including: leadership, problem solving, IT skills, research and communication skills.

BTEC SPORT | LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORT

COURSE CONTENT

Equivalent to one A Level. Four units to be studied of which three are mandatory and two are externally assessed.

UNITS TO BE STUDIED

  • Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology
  • Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
  • Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry
  • Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance

BTEC SPORT | LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORT

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

  • Written examination – 1hour 30mins

Unit 2

  • A set task, completed under supervised conditions and marked by exam board.
  • Learners will be provided with a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research, and can take notes into the exam.
  • Written examination – 2hour 30mins

Units 3 – 7

  • Students will produce a portfolio of evidence to meet the different assessment criteria. This portfolio is continually assessed throughout the course and students will be given feedback at every stage through the course

EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORT

All sports clubs at Caludon Castle  are inclusive for all meaning that all students have the opportunity to attend a sports club on the afternoon for their specified year group. We offer students a wide range of sports clubs including:

AutumnSpringSummer
FootballFootballCricket
RugbyRugbyTennis
BasketballBasketballAthletics
NetballNetballRounders
HockeyHockey
BadmintonBadminton

Clubs are run termly to rotate winter and summer sports, to ensure students experience a wide range of opportunities. The majority of our sports clubs also compete in fixtures against other schools within Coventry and further beyond. We have had a number of extra-curricular sporting success over the last few years.