Physical Education
Physical Education at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School develops students’ competence and confidence, enabling them to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives. We seek to transform their learning in and outside of school to prepare them for a life-long engagement with sport.
Through our broad and balanced curriculum, students are introduced to a range of different sports and develop their skills, knowledge and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully. Students are encouraged to think about what they are doing, analyse the decisions they make and reflect on their own and others’ performances.
We are ambitious for our students and find ways to support them in improving their knowledge and skills, their health and fitness and becoming physically confident through the use of ‘My Personal Best’.
At KS4 students have the opportunity to opt for the Cambridge National qualification in Sport Studies which enables students to develop and apply knowledge of sports-related activities, with a particular focus on performance, leadership and officiating. They explore contemporary issues in sport, different ways of being involved in the sports industry, and the impact of sport on wider society which will prepare them for the next stages in their learning. .
The department offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and team sports and participates in local and national leagues and competitions. These include rowing, football, rugby, futsal, basketball, netball, athletics and cross-country running. There are also modern and well equipped facilities, including a fully equipped gym and large sports hall which students are able to access at lunchtime and after school.
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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Curriculum Overview |
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KS4 Qualification: OCR Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Sport Studies |
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Autumn and Spring terms operate on a carousel basis
Staffing
Mr P McKean (Head of PE)
Mrs R Finn (Assistant Headteacher)
Miss S Airey
Mr J Smith
