Physical Education is an important part of the school curriculum and is compulsory for all years. The department is a highly experienced and successful in teaching curriculum PE, examination courses and school teams. This has resulted in the school having excellent GCSE results and school teams being National Champions in several sports.
Key Stage Three
Our Key Stage 3 syllabus is designed to allow students to develop a variety of different skills and techniques. Students also work on developing and improving their communication, organisational and leadership skills. Year 7, 8 and 9 students have four one hour lessons per fortnight and rotate around a number of activities throughout the year.
- Year 7: Fitness, Invasion Games, Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Badminton, Athletics and Rounders.
- Year 8: Football, Fitness, Hockey, Badminton, Trampolining, Netball, Swimming, Athletics and Rounders.
- Year 9: Trampolining, Badminton, Handball, Tag-Rugby, Fitness, Swimming, Football, Athletics, Rounders and Cricket.
Key Stage Four
Our Key Stage 4 syllabus introduces new activities. Students have three one hour lessons over a fortnight. Leadership, communication and organisational skills are further developed alongside students learning to officiate and teach small groups of peers.
Year 10 & 11 Core PE activities: Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Handball, Fitness, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders, Table Tennis, Tag-Rugby, Tennis, Trampolining, Water-Polo, plus the CCHS Sports Leaders Award and the CCHS Lifesaving Award.
Key Stage Five
Physical Education is compulsory at Key Stage 5. Students have a two hour lesson every fortnight and have a large variety of activities to choose from. Activities are taught in and out of school by PE staff and outside instructors.
Year 12 & 13 activities: Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxercise, Dance, Fitness, Golf, Ice-skating, Outdoor Games, Rounders, Self-Defence, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Trampolining, Yoga and Zumba.
Examinations
GCSE
This AQA specification allows students to build on prior knowledge and understanding gained at Key Stage 3. It is expected that students on the course will develop sufficient understanding and skill, both theoretically and practically for this GCSE qualification to be both rewarding and enjoyable. This two year course will mean students have five lessons per fortnight, as well as their Core PE lessons (three lessons per fortnight). Across the course, we will explore the systems of the body, components of fitness, psychology, socio-cultural influences and much more. The course consists of two examinations and a practical element where candidates need to perform in three activities/sports.
A Level
Our A Level Physical Education course (AQA), launched in 2023, enables students to deepen and extend their knowledge, understanding and skills developed at GCSE and through their wider sporting experiences. This academically rigorous and engaging qualification challenges students both theoretically and practically, preparing them for university study and a wide range of sport related careers.
We are exceptionally proud of our most recent outcomes, with 100% of students achieving A*-A grades, a true reflection of both the student’s dedication and the high-quality teaching within the department.
Across this two‑year course, students receive eight lessons per fortnight, allowing them to explore the subject in breadth and depth. Key areas of study include Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Skill Acquisition, Sport Psychology, Socio-cultural Influences, Biomechanics, and Contemporary Issues in Sport. Students will also develop strong analytical and evaluative skills through frequent application of theory to real sporting contexts.
The A Level course consists of two written examinations alongside a practical component, where students are assessed in one chosen activity, either as a performer or a coach and this is supported by a written piece of coursework. If selecting this course, you should be participating in club level sport outside of school.
This course is ideal for students who are passionate about sport, enjoy academic challenge, and wish to understand the scientific, psychological and sociocultural factors that underpin elite performance.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Extra-Curricular activities are extremely important to the students, staff and school. We take part in local, county and National competitions with lots of success. The main activities are Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Badminton, Cricket, Table Tennis, Tennis, Football, Cross Country & Rounders. We have recently employed a Hockey coach to run our teams so we are looking forward to them competing in a variety of competitions.
