Physical Education

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard” Tim Notke.  

‘Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong John F Kennedy

A healthy mind starts with a healthy body. Through competition and performance we develop key skills whilst learning the importance of key attributes, such as resilience and determination.

Key Stage 3

Students of PE in Key Stage 3 at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy have the opportunity to develop mastery of skill and understanding in motor competencies, with progression of accurate movements, patterns and techniques to develop muscle memory. Students range of disciplines, including physiology, psychology and sociology, conventions and regulations relevant to specific sports, alongside self discipline and adherence to the expectations of different activties. Key Stage 3 PE also enables students to understand the impacts of sport on their health, their ability to participate individually and as part of a team, and improve through deliberate practice.

Core PE at Key Stage 4

Having a healthy mind is just as important as having a healthy body; they go hand in hand. Being able to de-stress and relax is key to success in exams and assignments. Two lessons per week, allows students to participate fully in sport, including team and individual activities.

Key Stage 4 Btec Sport

Preparing learners for their future in a fast-paced, ever-changing world, is the best gift we can give.

Year 10 is the start of the 2 year BTEC course. Our curriculum is specifically tailored to ensure our students achieve their full potential in examinations set by Edexcel. Click here to see the exam board’s website.

There are 4 units which comprise this qualification:

  • Unit 1:  Fitness for Sport and Exercise
  • Unit 2:  Practical Performance in Sport
  • Unit 3:  Applying the Principles of Personal Training
  • Unit 5: The Sports Performer in Action

British Values, SMSC and Cultural Capital 

We embrace the cultural origins of sport and how race, religion, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds all play out in this diverse field.

Physical education instils a healthy regard for discipline and etiquette, for example, shaking hands before and after matches, applauding the opposition and playing fairly. Students see the importance of regulations and abiding by them which fosters positive attitudes.

Students develop confidence, drive, team work, determination and resilience and learn the benefit of trying their best no matter where their starting point is; we play by the motto ‘We start together, we finish together, no one left behind’

We embrace the cultural origins of sport and how race, religion, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds all play out in this diverse field. Physical Education instils a healthy regard for discipline and etiquette, for example, shaking hands before and after matches, applauding the opposition and playing fairly. Students see the importance of regulations and abiding by them which fosters positive attitudes.

Students develop confidence, drive, team work, determination and resilience and learn the benefit of trying their best no matter where their starting point is; we play by the motto ‘We start together, we finish together, no one left behind’