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PE Department Physical Education (Exercise) is essential. This is recognised by medical as well as educational authorities; therefore PE is compulsory for the pre-16 school. The department's aim is to offer a wide range of activities in an endeavour to interest pupils in some form of exercise. Activities studied in S1-S2 are covered in more detail in the Standard Grade curriculum, where an element of choice is also introduced to create additional interest. Fitness work is compulsory throughout S1 to S4. Activities in the Standard Grade curriculum must obviously be co-educational and specific areas are designated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority to assume a balanced course.
At Higher-Still level, this is integrated with analysis as well as the pupil becoming involved in an out-of-school fitness timetable, which he or she must follow and continually report on. There are many extra-curricular activities which the PE department are actively involved in. These include Fitness, Dance, Basketball, Football, Badminton, Table-tennis, Short tennis and Dodgeball. Mr W MacDonald (PT) Standard Grade PE The Standard Grade Physical Education course enables pupils to take part in a range of physical activities. It aims to help them to understand the principles involved and through practical experience to learn to apply these principles to a variety of activities. The course also encourages pupils to make and accept decisions and to take on responsibility. Each school chooses its own combination of physical activities covering individual and team situations.
Assessment and certification Assessment is based on three elements as follows:
Practical Performance is assessed by the teacher with assessment standards checked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Knowledge and Understanding and Evaluating are assessed by a written examination set and marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, based on a video presentation. Question papers are offered at three levels: Foundation, General and Credit. Pupils normally attempt the questions at the two levels best suited to their ability as shown in class.
In Hermitage Academy One period per week is theory based, in our own PE classroom, and two periods per week are performance based in a gymnasium, games hall or outdoors. Pupils will be expected to write notes following each lesson on what they have learned and will be given regular homework and end of unit tests.
The activities likely to be offered as part of the course may include:- Athletics, Badminton, Football, Rugby, Basketball, Gymnastics, Hockey.
The course cannot be completed unless there is full participation in activities Intermediate 2 PE This course will offer pupils the opportunity to develop and extend their skills and techniques, enhance their knowledge and understanding and broaden their ability to investigate, analyse and evaluate performance. Throughout the course pupils will undertake physical activities, with their performance being the prime focus. The course will aim to develop individual abilities and will contribute to personal and social development. Recommended Entry No previous qualifications are required to access the course but it is recommended that pupils have a General pass in Standard Grade Physical Education. Course Details This course comprises two units: Physical Education: Performance Physical Education: Analysis and development of Performance Because of the integrated nature of the course, it is highly desirable that the Performance and Analysis of Performance units are delivered concurrently. The physical activities undertaken will arise from a process of consultation between staff and pupils, taking into account the interests and talents of the pupil and the constraints on both staff and pupil. Assessment To gain an award of the course a candidate must pass the internal assessments associated with the component units as well as the final assessment which comprises:
Performance: candidates will be assessed in each of their two best activities (50%) Analysis and development of Performance: a written examination of 2 hours duration (50%)
Progression Pupils who achieve an A or B pass may progress to Higher Physical Education. Higher PE This course will offer pupils the opportunity to study Physical Education at a challenging level. The course will have performance as its prime focus and pupils will be engaged in integrated physical activities to advance their skills and techniques while developing knowledge and understanding and the ability to investigate, analyse and evaluate their performance. The course will also contribute to the personal and social development of pupils. Recommended Entry It is recommended that pupils have a Credit pass in Standard Grade Physical Education or A or B grade in Intermediate 2 Physical Education. Course Details This course comprises two units: Physical Education: Performance Physical Education: Analysis and development of Performance Because of the integrated nature of the course, it is highly desirable that the Performance and Analysis of Performance units are delivered concurrently. The physical activities undertaken will arise from a process of consultation between staff and pupils, taking into account the interests and talents of the pupil and the constraints on both staff and pupil. Assessment To gain an award of the course a candidate must pass the internal assessments associated with the component units as well as the final assessment which comprises: Performance: candidates will be assessed in each of their two best activities (40% of mark) Analysis of performance: a written examination of two hours duration (60%) Progression Successful candidates may progress to Further and Higher Education courses in sports and health-related subjects. Advanced Higher PE Please see: http://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/NQ_PE_AdvH_Arranegements_April05.pdf |
