PE & Sports Science

Physical Education at New Mills School encourages and enables students to fulfil their full potential through a broad and balanced range of activities encompassing all areas of the National Curriculum. We aim to begin a pathway for students by providing the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to participate in physical activity and lead healthy lifestyles long after leaving New Mills School. Our PE curriculum focusses on developing the physical and mental capacity of the individual and giving the students the opportunity to participate fully, both in groups and as individuals. It enables them to develop social and life skills as well as gaining knowledge and learning skills. It also encourages them to lead, to listen and work effectively with those around them. Through a wide range of physical experiences we hope to motivate pupils to lead lifelong active, healthy lifestyles in which they continue their participation in physical activity and sport.

PE LTP 2025-26

PE at Key Stage 4

PE is part of the core curriculum at Key Stage 4.  All students are entitled to participate in a braod range of sports and activities.  

 

Aims of the Course

Over Year 10 and Year 11 students follow a broad and balanced programme of activities based upon the areas of experience required within the National Curriculum and enhanced by activities which are available within the High Peak which student can continue to enjoy after they have left school. Through these experiences we encourage students to be physically active, become more confident, more independent and further develop positive attitudes in working with other students.  

Course Content 

Students follow a block programme of activities in mixed groups and ability groups. The emphasis within these activities will be to build upon previous work and to give a further insight and an understanding of the greater technical and tactical demands needed to play, coach and officiate at a higher level. 
  
During the course, ample opportunity will be given to develop personal skills outside the PE lessons and to contribute to the development of some of the younger students in the school. 
  
There will be one lesson of Physical Education per week and the content (indoor or outdoor, individual or group, theoretical or practical) will depend upon ability and experience.  

  • Indoor – Gymnastics, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Handball, Table Tennis and the development of the health related components of fitness through Boxercise, Circuit Training, Keep Fit, Aerobics, and Weight-Training. 
  • Outdoor – Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Cross Country, Athletics, Tennis, Cricket, Rounders, Softball and a Games Multi-Skills course. 

Students are encouraged to take note of personal aspects of health, fitness and to lead other students in warm-up and team/group activities.  

 

BTEC Sport Science

In addition to the core PE curriculum, BTEC Sport Science is offered as an optional subject in Years 10 and 11.  

Aims of the Course

This course provides the opportunity to become an informed and competent performer with an awareness of both the benefits and the risks of participation in sporting activities in a variety of roles (Performer, Referee and Coach). 

Course Content 

1. Preparing Participants to Take Part in Sport and Physical Activity 

  • Explore types and provision of sport and physical activity for different types of participant 
  • Examine equipment and technology required for participants to use when taking part in sport and physical activity 
  • Be able to prepare participants to take part in sport and physical activity. 

2. Taking Part and Improving Other Participants Sporting Performance 

  • Understand how different components of fitness are used in different physical activities 
  • Be able to participate in sport and understand the roles and responsibilities of officials
  • Demonstrate ways to improve participants sporting techniques. 

3. Developing Fitness to Improve Other Participants Performance in Sport and Physical Activity 

  • Understand and apply your knowledge of facts, components of fitness, fitness tests, training methods/processes/principles in relation to improving fitness in sport and exercise 
Course Requirement
  • Leadership Level 1 
  • Perform practically in at least 1 sport competitively outside school 
Beyond BTEC Sport Science

A Level Sport Science or Level 3 vocational qualifications e.g. BTEC National in Sports and Exercise Science provide a natural progression for candidates who have studied the BTEC Tech Award in Sport, Activity and Fitness by extending their knowledge of skills, techniques and effective performance. 
  
These courses provide a transition for those intending to study related courses in higher education and for those who do not wish to go to further study it provides valuable experience and a pathway into a career in sport and leisure related vocations. 

Futher Infromation

The awarding body for BTEC Sport Science is Pearson.  Further details about this qualification can be found on the Pearson website here: BTEC Tech Award - Sport.