Physical Education
Physical Education promotes fitness, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle. At Kennet School, we offer a broad and balanced PE programme that encourages physical and mental well-being. Pupils are taught to ‘Know More, Do More, and Care More’ through a wide variety of sporting activities.
Curriculum Overview
| Key Stage | Qualification | Taught |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | ✔* |
| 4 | GCSE Physical Education | ✔ |
| 4 | Level 2 Sport | ✔ |
| 5 | A Level Physical Education | ✔ |
* Dance is taught on rotation.
Note: It is also compulsory for pupils in Key Stage 4 to undertake one double lesson a week of PE activity.
Key Stage 3
Pupils participate in a wide variety of sports and physical activities, developing skills, fitness, and teamwork. Lessons focus on the benefits of physical activity and healthy living. These help pupils to develop and refine relevant skills, as well as have an understanding of the physical demand each sport places on their bodies.
Key Stage 4
Kennet School offers two courses in Key Stage 4: GCSE Physical Education and Level 2 Sport, a vocational qualification. Each pupil in Key Stage 4 also undertakes one double lesson a week of PE activity.
GCSE Physical Education course covers sports performance, anatomy, physiology, and sports psychology. Pupils engage in both practical and theoretical studies, improving their physical and analytical skills.
- Download GCSE Physical Education Course Guide
- Download GCSE Physical Education Curriculum & Assessment Map
Level 2 Sport is a vocational course, which means it is more practical-based and assessed predominantly via coursework. Over two years, pupils study a total of three units covering topics such as: understanding the body and supporting technology for sport, sport's principles of training, nutrition and psychology; and applying sport's principles. Lessons comprise both practical and theoretical.
Key Stage 5
The A Level Physical Education two-year course involves advanced study of sports science, including biomechanics, sports psychology, and exercise physiology. Pupils analyse performance, conduct research, and explore career opportunities in sports and fitness. They are also expected to take an active part in the school team and participate regularly in a sport outside of school.
Facilities
Kennet School's PE facilities include:
- Indoor Spaces: A four-court sports-hall, a gymnasium and, via our unique partnership with the Kennet Leisure Centre, squash courts, a fitness suite, spin classes and a 25-metre swimming pool.
- Outdoor Spaces: Five fixed table tennis tables, a hard-court multi-use games area (MUGA) and outdoor courts (six netball courts). There is also an extensive grass-field space, which houses a full-sized rugby pitch, an 11-a-side football pitch, two nine-a-side football pitches, two seven-a-side football pitches, two cricket wickets, four lane cricket nets, a 400-metre athletics track, a long-jump pit, multi-use grids.
We set ourselves apart from other schools via the wide range of co-curricular clubs and enrichment activities available to our pupils across an extended school day. There is something for everyone, including competitions, tournaments, ski trips and sports tours. Our dedicated teaching staff are experts in their respective sports and bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to every lesson and session.