Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

PE is a thriving and busy department, we offer a range of sports both in lessons and through our extensive extra curricula programme. We have fixtures weekdays and on Saturday mornings during term time. For A-Level PE we opt to take the AQA examination board which comprises of both theoretical and practical content. This includes a coursework element as well which is based on analysis and evaluation of performance in sport. Students receive 9 lessons a week in lower 6 and 8 lessons a week in upper 6, as well as 2 lessons of core PE on a Wednesday afternoon. We offer a variety of sports; including; Hockey, football, badminton, fitness, tag rugby, netball, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, tennis, rounders, cricket and athletics. There really is something for everyone. It is not solely about performance, we look at the holistic approach and stretch and challenge pupils not just in their physical capabilities but also their leadership, officiating and confidence. For us as a department we thrive on seeing our pupils progress and learn in a variety of ways. As a PE department we believe that each individual should be given the opportunity to develop to their full potential. We work closely with sports clubs to allow our pupils to join them and continue to play throughout their life at Ackworth School as well as after they leave here.