Physical education

Physical Education

Subject Leader  -  Mr S Cadman

email:  stuartcadman@pleckgate.blackburn.sch.uk

Key Stage 3:

Pupils in Key Stage 3 study a variety of activities which include traditional games such as hockey, netball, football and rugby as well as gym dance, outdoor and adventurous activities.  Pupils in Year 7 study the core skills of agility, balance and co-ordination at the start of their course and are then set according to ability.

There are numerous extra-curricular activities available to reinforce and extend skills learnt in lessons.  Pupils are also encourage to try new sports such as trampolining, table tennis, futsal and judo.

Key Stage 4:

In Key Stage 4 pupils are encouraged to develop their leadership and teamwork skills through the study of sports such as trampolining, badminton and football.  They have the opportunity to take part in Sports Leaders Awards, Athletic and Cricket Leaders Awards as well as GCSE PE.