Physical Education
Members of the Department
Mrs Coyle (Leader of Physical Education)
Mrs Douglas (Acting Leader - maternity cover)
Mr McGowan
Mr Devlin
Mr Crossan
Aims
At St Joseph’s College PE department, we aim to lead a department which embraces diversity, promotes participation and inspires all pupils to lead healthy active lifestyles, whilst ensuring every pupil reaches their full academic and physical potential. We endeavour to provide high quality teaching and learning through a well-balanced curricular and extra-curricular activity programme.
KS3
3 periods of PE per week.
Activities included in KS3 programme:
HRPE
Netball
Rugby
Soccer
Gaelic Football
Badminton
Basketball
Dance
Gymnastics
Olympic Handball
Athletics
Rounders
KS4
Core PE
2 periods a week: Year 11 and 12
Programme
HRPE
Fitness Testing
Soccer
Athletics
Table tennis
Netball
Rugby
Soccer
Gaelic Football
Rounders
Cricket
Sports Coaching
GCSE PE
Our pupils study the CCEA GCSE Physical Education Specification
Course breakdown
Content Assessment Weighting
Component 1:
Factors Underpinning Health and Performance External written examination
1 hour 15 minutes 25%
Component 2:
Developing Performance External written examination
1 hour 15 minutes 25%
Component 3:
Individual Performances in Physical Activities and Sports Controlled assessment
(Students perform three physical activities or sports) 50%
Post-16
All Post -16 pupils have 2 periods of practical PE per week.
Post 16 BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Our pupils study the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Course breakdown
This is a vocational course which allows level 3 students to develop their practical knowledge, skills and understanding they need to prepare for a career in sport. It consists of 7 controlled assessment units carried out over the 2 years of study.
Unit Title Credit Value
Unit 1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology of Sport 5
Unit 2 The Physiology of Fitness 5
Unit 3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10
Unit 7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise 10
Unit 4 Fitness Training and Programming 10
Unit 11 Sports Nutrition 10
Unit 5 Sports Coaching 10
Career Opportunities
Community and Youth work
Fitness Instructor
Personal Trainer
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Sports Broadcasting and journalism
Events Management
Sports Coaching
Sports Nutritionist
Sports Massage Therapist
Sports Psychology
Teaching
Referee
Schools Sports Coordinator
Strength and Conditioning Coach