Exercising Body and Mind

At Bonus Pastor we pursue excellence for all in Physical Education (PE) and Sport. Our goal is to raise the standards of achievement in PE and sport for all our students. Using the power of PE and Sport, we enhance their academic, personal and social development regardless of ability. This leads to higher self esteem, and infuses them with a sense of pride in their successes, and encourages them to improve and raise attainment through the National Curriculum.

Our Approach

At the College, the PE Department aims to make young people healthier, encourage them to develop their self discipline and teamwork skills, develop their leadership potential and introduce them to activities they will enjoy and derive health benefits from for a lifetime. We also promote links between colleges, share resources, develop and spread good practice to further raise standards.

By providing enhanced opportunities and offering encouragement to engage in PE as spectators, participants, coaches, administrators or officials the members of our community also benefit from what PE can provide.

Key Stage 3 & 4 Core Sports

Students study one activity per half term and are assessed at the end of every activity against set criteria and will be given a National Curriculum level.

These include:

• Athletics
• Basketball
• Dance
• Football
• Gymnastics
• Health related fitness (KS4)
• Hockey
• Orienteering
• Rounders
• Rugby
• Softball
• Step aerobics (KS4)
• Table tennis
• Volleyball (KS4)

GCSE Physical Education

In Year 10 students are given the option to study Physical Education at GCSE level, including both practical and theoretical study. Students will have both theory and practical lessons during the course of Years 10 and 11. There is a strong emphasis on written theory during the course to complement the practical element, together with regular written home learning will be set.

Part of the course involves practical assessment as well as written coursework where students will be required to show effective performance in at least two of the following areas: Games, Gymnastics, Athletics, Outdoor and Adventure, Exercise and Swimming.

There is an examinations paper where students will answer questions on the following areas:

• Skeleton & joints, muscles, circulatory & respiratory systems
• Skill in sport
• College sport, motivation in sport, social reasons for participating in sport
• Local & national facilities
• Components of fitness, factors affecting fitness & effect of fitness on performance
• Training principles, methods and effects
• Potential hazards, prevention of injury and treatment

Resources

The College has a number of resouces for PE, including the sports fields, the gym, and equipment provided for the Core sports listed above.

We are also heavily involved in fixtures against other colleges in a variety of sports. Some of our students also represent local district sides. The PE Department organises successful after College clubs in a variety of activities.

Please click here for the Extra curricular Timetable of sports.