The vision of the OIAMFS PE Department is to instil a love of learning for physical activity and reach their full potential within the subject.

At OIAM we use the three pillars of progress approach when designing and delivering the core and connected curriculum. At KS3 students will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to be effective in a range of activities, coupled with developing healthy lifestyle habits.

The three pillars that are delivered at KS3 are;

Motor competencies. Throughout each scheme of learning, students will be given the opportunity to develop their physical literacy skills. Students will increase their knowledge of movements which will become increasingly more complex and sport specific as they move through the key stage.

Rules, strategies and tactics. Throughout this pillar, students will develop their cognitive processes. Students will be taught how to move intelligently as well as competently. They will be explicitly taught the rules, tactics and strategies involved in different types of sports. This is linked closely to motor competence; students can only be successful if they can perform the necessary movements.

Healthy participation. Students will have the opportunity to make connections between their knowledge of health and how it applies to physical activity. Students will begin to understand the broader aspects of physical activity, allowing them to make informed choices about their own participation outside of school.

Throughout the curriculum, students will learn to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with others to achieve shared goals, which can help to strengthen their relationships with peers and enhance their self-esteem. Whilst also encouraging them to develop a sense of responsibility for their own efforts and performance. 

At Key Stage 4, all our students continue to study Physical Education, as part of the curriculum.

KEY STAGE 4 Core PE (non – examined)

The curriculum in years 10-11 is aimed at the continuation of improving health and wellbeing during activity, encouraging students to pursue active and healthy lifestyles. The emphasis is on participation and enjoyment to promote a prolonged interest in physical activity.

Year 10 - Students will understand how sport and physical activity can be an important tool to developing their leadership skills. Schemes of work including ‘Fulfilling Potential’, ‘Effective Teams’, ‘Self-reflection’ and ‘Attitudes and Behaviours’ will support students to understand their own leadership qualities and experience what makes an effective leader.  

Year 11 - Students will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to have good health and wellbeing and will explore different ways to keep active as they leave school. Through ‘Active for Life’, students will embed their understanding of the importance of physical activity and the many benefits associated to allow students to remain active for the rest of their lives.

KEY STAGE 4 Sports Science (Option Choice)

OCR Cambridge National Level 1/2 Sports Science - This course helps students appreciate how sport science underpins sport at all levels. It offers students the opportunity to study key areas of sport science including anatomy and physiology linked to fitness, health, injury and performance; the science of training and application of training principles.

Year 1

• Unit R181 - Applying the principles of training: fitness and how it affects skill performance (internally assessed assignments),

• Unit R183 - Nutrition and sports performance (internally assessed assignments).

Year 2

• Reducing the risk of sports injuries (1 hour examination).

What Parents/Carers can do to help:

Your child has been given a Knowledge Organiser for each topic they study. This summarises the key information they must know if they are to be successful in this subject. Please encourage them to learn this off by heart and revise topics regularly.