Curriculum Intent 

The rationale for the PE curriculum is to create positive impacts on students in an activity or sport, build confident, resilient individuals who lead healthy active lifestyles. We aim to promote high levels of interest in Physical Education as it has a huge impact on both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Curriculum Justification 

In KS4 we run the BTEC Level 1 in Sport. We have a one hundred percent pass rate. The key attributes of this have been the ability for students to join the school later and still can complete the assignments at different points to their peers. In addition, this qualification allows our students to excel practically, achieving their highest marks within this module. A further benefit of this course is that it offers students the opportunity to identify their next steps, once they leave school. The qualification also supports their pathways after they leave school by allowing students to study a Level 2 Sport qualification at college.

Curriculum Development 

At Chadwick we aim to offer a diverse and engaging range of activities for all our students to enjoy. We strive to give students an opportunity to participate in sports and activities that they can enjoy and may not have the opportunity to access outside of school.

Curriculum Map

Reading and Vocabulary

In Physical Education we regularly read sport articles and carry out comprehensive Q&A sheets. Following our whole school approach to literacy, we are completing reading weeks within lessons, in which students have been engaging with articles about different sports to develop their reading and comprehension skills.

British Values

Incorporating British Values into PE lessons can be engaging and relevant to students.

Democracy – Encouraging student voice in PE, such as allowing them to choose activities or create team rules.

· Promoting fair play, where all participants have equal opportunities and decisions (e.g. team captains, referees) are made democratically.

The Rule of Law – Teaching students the importance of rules in sports and games, helping them understand that rules exist to ensure fairness and safety.

· Encouraging respect for referees, coaches, and teammates by following the rules and accepting decisions.

Individual Liberty – Allowing students to make choices about how they participate in PE (e.g., selecting activities that suit their abilities or interests).

· Encouraging self-expression through different sports and physical activities, helping students gain confidence in their abilities.

Mutual Respect – Promoting sportsmanship, such as shaking hands after a match, supporting teammates, and showing respect for opponents.

· Encouraging teamwork, ensuring that students respect each other’s abilities and efforts.

Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs – Encouraging inclusivity by adapting games for different skill levels and abilities, ensuring everyone can participate regardless of background.

These values help PE lessons go beyond physical activity, shaping well-rounded individuals who can apply these principles in daily life, both inside and outside of sports.

Future learning

Sport and Public Services Level 1, BTEC Sport Level 2, BTEC Sport Level 3, A Level PE, Football Studies Level 2, Football Studies Level 3.

Careers relevant to this subject

Sport Analyst, Coach, Teacher, Physio, Personal Trainer, Health and Wellbeing coach, Sports Development officer, Sport Scientist.