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Physical Education at Danesgate Community provides the opportunity for all pupils to perform at their highest level. Lesson planning is informed by pupils’ identified needs in various sports and activities. We are very proud of our broad and balanced offer here at Danesgate from Kinball to Scooter boarding to working out in our health and fitness suite we try to give every pupil the opportunity to find something they enjoy.
Pupils have the chance to represent the school at our busy fixture schedule. Elsewhere pupils can enjoy the range of activities on offer at our daily activity clubs:
Concern for the health of the pupil and the role of exercise in maintaining fitness remain key aspects of all the work undertaken in PE and Games.
All members of the school have, as part of the curriculum, timetabled lessons in Physical Education and Games. At the GCSE level pupils can gain a formal qualification in Physical Education (Sports Studies), which can potentially lead to entry into further study and careers in the industry.
Inspiring an active generation….
Many fit and healthy adults have been recorded as stating that the biggest influence on their lifelong participation was their experiences of Physical Education at school. That is why at the Danesgate Community we strive for excellence and enjoyment in PE!
In the academic year 23/24 Danesgate Community aimed to enhance pupils’ experiences in Physical Education. The enhancement of creating opportunities for all of our pupils through inclusive activities, extra-curricular clubs and our intent to broaden our pupils’ opportunities to participate in a wide range of physical activities. As a department and a school we are very pleased with this Gold Award after previously being a bronze rated school. We very much look forward to further developing the opportunity for our pupils to take part in sport and wish to hold our Gold Award for years to come.
For all children to arrive to PE with smiles on their faces and leave with red faces!
Provide students with a broad and balanced curriculum where students can achieve their potential.
Physical Education at Danesgate develops students’ competence and confidence and it encourages children to take part in a range of physical activities that then becomes a central part of their lives.
Physical Education helps students develop personally and socially as it provides opportunities for individuals to work on their own, in groups and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility. They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating. Through the range of experiences that PE offers, they learn how to be effective in challenging situation.
Then this course is for you!
By choosing the Sports Studies course, you will be given the opportunity to practically learn the theory behind sport. This course is equivalent to one GCSE
There will be four units studied, each offering you different opportunities to develop your knowledge and understanding of sport over a two year course.
Contemporary Issues is assessed in an hour long exam. Two units are written case studies and the sports skills unit is an observation assessment. You will be assessed using a variety of methods including interview, video, checklist and live observation. The majority of your coursework will be completed in coursework booklets.
The theory lessons will be taught using a variety of methods including, lectures, workshops, practical sessions and experiments.
This is split into four sections. Issues which affect participating in sport. The role of sport in promoting values. Understanding the importance of hosting major sporting events and knowing about the role of the national governing bodies.
The practical sport is where you will be given the chance to show your skills, techniques and tactics in a wide range of sports. You will be taught the rules of these sports and learn how to officiate in your chosen sport. You have to do at least two main sports- one individual and one team sport, but we will cover a variety of sports throughout the unit and course.
Students will understand the basics forms of Media such as Newspapers, Internet, Television and Radio. You will explore both the Positive and Negative impacts media can have on a variety of sports
Students will learn how to plan a coaching session in detail, in a sport of their choice. They will then deliver this to their peers. They will review their session and pick out their strengths and weaknesses. Finally they will have to put an action plan together on how to improve.
All primary classes have swimming lessons each year at New Earswick Swimming Pool.
The lessons provided opportunities for them to develop essential water safety skills; improve their fitness and introduce a lifelong interest. The structured sessions teach our young people how to swim proficiently and gain confidence and awareness in water. The pupils have fun and always look forward to their swimming lessons.”
Examples of staff and parental feedback
“The swimming lessons have provided our children with a safe opportunity to learn to swim, when they previously haven’t been able to access swimming lessons.”
“I think it’s perfect!”
“The children in PC1 looked forward to their swimming lessons each week and have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in an activity that was outside of school.”