Students learn to understand the importance of exercising for a lifetime.
Students learn to develop the notion of fair play, honest competition, good sportsmanship and dealing with both success and defeat.
Many activities taught in PE require students to work in groups to solve problems or as a team. These opportunities are excellent for developing both leadership and cooperation skills.
Broad General Education (BGE)
This is a broad ranging course which is designed following the principles of Curriculum for Excellence. It includes a selection of the following activities:
Through this wide range of activities PE aims to provide pupils with a platform from which they can build physical competencies, improve physical fitness and develop cognitive skills and personal qualities.
There are three experiences and outcomes that pupils are assessed in:
Movement skills competencies and concepts
Select adapt and apply movement skills creatively accurately and with control.
Practice, consolidate and refine skills to improve performance.
Develop and sustain levels of fitness.
Cooperation and Competition
Develop skills to lead and recognise strengths in group members and themselves.
Contribute to teams through knowledge of individual strengths group tactics and strategies.
Evaluating and Appreciating
Analyse and discuss own and others’ work recognising strengths and areas of improvement.
Giving pupils the opportunity to work on their own, with a partner, or in groups using a variety of equipment both indoors and outdoors their knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of sporting activities will be enhanced.
Senior Phase
S4-6 Core PE
We endeavour to offer a wide range of activities to encourage lifelong participation.
Activities include:
There will be the option to do other activities throughout the year. Pupils are encouraged to take more responsibility for their own learning by organising equipment, officiating etc.
National 4/5
S3 Choice Physical Education
Pupils who have chosen PE in S3 will begin to look at some of the knowledge, skills and terminology providing them with a strong foundation in Factors Impacting on Performance, Methods of Data Collection and Monitoring and Evaluation.
In S4, pupils who choose certificated PE will have to work towards the following courses:
National 4 Units
National 5
Pupils will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities which build upon the skills developing in the BGE.
S5/6 Sports Leaders
This is a practical course which gives candidates the skills and confidence required to lead a sports session successfully. Sports Leaders will take these skills and confidence into our cluster Primary Schools to deliver sessions to pupils, and S6 Sports Leaders have the opportunity to give up their free periods to come in and assist PE staff with S1-3 classes.
Higher Physical Education
All S5 and S6 pupils have the option to choose Higher PE in their course options, however it is recommended that pupils who choose Higher have progressed through National 5 in S4 and are working to a good level in English to cope with the writing demands of the course.
Aims of the Course
Activities
Higher pupils will be expected to develop their skill repertoire within a variety of performance contexts. A selection of the following activities will be covered:
Theory
Higher pupils will be expected to complete homework on a regular basis. This homework is often given and submitted electronically via email or google classroom. All pupils taking Higher PE will be expected to meet deadlines consistently and must ensure their work is to their highest standard.
Assessment
The Course Assessment consists of two one-off performances (60 marks) and a Question Paper (50 marks). The performance is internally assessed and the Question Paper is marked externally by the SQA.
Extracurricular opportunities
VENUE | ACTIVITY | AGE | DAY | TIME | COST | TEACHER/COACH |
Games Hall | Girls Football | S1-S3 | Mon | 1pm-1.30pm | Nil | Lucy Horn (S6) |
Games Hall | Girls Netball | S1-S2 | Mon | 3.30pm-4.30pm | Nil | Miss Campbell |
Astro | Boys Football | S3-S4 | Mon | 3.30-4.30pm | Nil | Mr Witton |
Spin Studio | Spin | S3-S6 | Mon | 3.40-4.15pm | Nil | Miss McShannon |
Games Hall | Morning Fitness | S3-S6 | Tue | 7.20am -7.50am | Nil | Miss McShannon |
Games Hall | Racquet Sports | S1-S6 | Tue | 1pm-1.30pm | Nil | Mr Witton |
Games Hall | Girls Netball | S3-S6 | Tue | 3.30pm-4.30pm | Nil | Miss McShannon |
Games Hall | Boys Rugby | S1-S2 | Tue | 3.30pm-4.30pm | Nil | Mr Witton |
Astro | Hockey | S1-S6 | Wed | 3.30-4.30pm | Nil | Mrs Cochrane |
Games Hall | Basketball | S3-S4 | Thu | 3.30pm-4.30pm | Nil | Mr Hunter |
Old Gym | Dance | S1-S3 | Thu | 3.30pm-4.30pm | Nil | Miss Tavakoli/Miss Burrows |
Spin Studio | Morning Spin | S3-S6 | Fri | 7.20am -7.50am | Nil | Miss McShannon |
The basketball club below is not included in the £10 fee and is only bookable online at ·
http://midlothian.legendonlineservices.co.uk or visit www.activemidlothian.org.uk for a the link and guide |
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Games Hall | Basketball | S1-2 | Fri | 2:15-3:00pm | £3 pw | Gavin Menzies |
Members of the PE Department
Miss N McShannon
Mr L Witton
Mr C Hunter