Aim of the Physical Education Department:
The aim of Physical Education is to provide appropriate opportunities and experiences for individuals to achieve their optimum potential. Physical Education is primarily concerned with physical capabilities but the associated aspects of knowledge and understanding are also vital components for all children. Additionally, the development of personal skills within a social setting can be enhanced by participating in an appropriate and sensitively designed Physical Education programme. Planning, performing and evaluating therefore, are important components which have to be pursued according to each individual’s needs and strengths. It is to be acknowledged that the aim of Physical Education is to encompass enjoyment and satisfaction and thereby encourage a lifelong commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle.
Objectives of the Physical Education Department:
The Physical Education programme offered in Parkhall College follows that prescribed in the National Curriculum for Key Stages 3 & 4; thereby affording pupils the opportunities to extend their personal knowledge, understanding and performance in each of the 5 core areas - athletics, dance, gymnastics, games and swimming.
Activities offered:
Hockey* / Volleyball
Football* / Swimming
Basketball / Athletics*
Gymnastics / Tennis*
Dance / Cross Country
Health Related Fitness* / Rugby* / Tag Rugby
Badminton / Minor Games
Cricket* Netball*
Rounders / Softball
Gaelic Football* Handball
Fitness Suite* / Snooker
Circuit Training
Uni-Hoc / Lacrosse
Dance / Zumba / Ultimate Frisbee
Olympic Weightlifting / Table Tennis
THE EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMME – AIMS:-
Exam Courses offered -
We offer students the opportunity to study Level 2 BTEC Sport, Level 3 BTEC Sport, Level 2 Occupational Studies, Level 2 OCN Sport - Personal Fitness Programme Planning and 6th Form Enrichment
Year 13 & 14 - BTEC NATIONALS - 2 courses
Year 11 & 12 - BTEC FIRST FOR SPORT
Year 11 & 12 - Occupational Studies
Year 11 & 12 – OCN Vocational - Personal Fitness Programme Planning
BTEC National Extended Certificate SPORT - Level 3
AS – Year 13
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology - explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. – Exam – 33%
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry - explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. – Coursework – 17%
A2 – Year 14
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being - explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. – Synoptic Exam Paper – 33%
Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance - study the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/team sports. – Coursework – 17%
Job opportunities include – sports coaching, fitness training, sports development, sport science, teaching etc.
BTEC National Extended Diploma SPORT – Level 3
BTEC FIRST FOR SPORT AWARD – Level 2
The course involves learners studying real-life, work-based case studies and completing a range of projects and assignments. Each of the 4 units will last 8-10weeks and are delivered in both theory and practical lessons. The 4 units are equally weighted and come together at the end to give you one overall grade.
Grades (GCSE Equivalents)
There are 4 units in this 2 year course:- 3 Compulsory & 1 Optional:-
Compulsory -
Unit 1 – Fitness for Sport and Exercise
Unit 2 – Practical Performance in Sport
Unit 3 – Applying the Principles of Personal Training
Optional -
Unit 5 – The Sports Performer in Action
Overviews -
Occupational Studies - For those pupils who have a strong interest in Sport at KS 4 but are not academically capable of BTEC we currently offer Occupational Studies – Running a Leisure Event and Sports Leadership. Both these units are portfolio based with a substantial element of practical.
Year 11 & 12 – OCN Vocational - Personal Fitness Programme Planning - For those pupils who have a chosen to undertake a number of Vocational Units of which we in the PE will deliver. During this course pupils will assess their current level of fitness, design a personal training programme to improve their physical fitness levels and then assess the effectiveness of their training programme. The unit is portfolio based with a substantial element of practical.
KS5 Enrichment Programme –
AIMS
- Personal development of learner
- Teach learners how to be effective leaders and the skills/abilities associated with this
- Teach students how to work effectively in a team
- Teach learners how to successfully manage and organise an event
- Expand knowledge of other elements in sport and avenues to explore after school
Facilities/Resources
School Campus
1 Astro turf pitch with floodlights
Assembly hall
2 Grass football pitches
1 multipurpose Sports Hall
1 Rugby pitch
Indoor Cricket Nets
5 Tennis courts
Grass games area
400m Athletics track
Fitness Suite
2 bay outdoor cricket net system
1 match cricket wicket
1 grass discus bay
1 long jump pit and run-up lane
Extensive cross country grounds
Community Based
@ Antrim Forum
Synthetic pitch / 3g pitch
Extensive Fitness
Athletics Stadium
Squash courts
3 Recreation Halls
2 Swimming pools
10 pin bowling
Parkhall Integrated College Vision Statement