In this section, the PE department provides an overview of the KS3 curriculum and resources to aid revision and support progress.

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Purpose of Study

PE at TWA teaches us to MOVE.

Motivate ourselves to engage positively in all areas of Physical Education

Obtain the knowledge and understanding to engage in the wide range of opportunities in sport and physical activity

Value a vital positive relationship with exercise, now and in the future

Enhance, acquire and develop the physical skills, competency and fitness to thrive in life.

What makes Physical Education at TWA special?

The PE department lead a curriculum that is ambitious. It aims for all students to have Positive Experiences in PE. We structure our curriculum with the sole purpose of inspiring active lives, today and for the future. We know that positive experiences lead to active lives. PE at TWA is meaningful for life. We aim to develop the whole individual with key themes in each year:

Yr7 – Exploring Physical Literacy (Competence, Confidence, Knowledge & Understanding, Motivation)

Yr8 – Personal Development (Communication, Resillience, Emotional Intelligence, Intra-Personal Skills)

Yr9 - Character Development (Sporting Values, Redefining Competition, Problem Solving, Power of Positivity)

Yr10 – Leadershiip Skills (Fulfilling Potential, Effective Teams, Self-Reflection, Attitudes & Behaviours)

Yr11 – Active for Life (Health & Wellbeing, Engagement Post-16, Remaining Active)

Aims of the Physical Education Curriculum

A conceptual approach offers an alternative to the traditional sport and skills-based approach to PE curriculum design and delivery. The sport and physical activity therefore becomes the vehicle through which the concept is delivered or developed.

By shifting the focus of the curriculum and the success criteria of each lesson, we are doing so much more than getting students active, we are delivering meaningful learning that truly harnesses the learning potential of physical activity and sport, whilst improving the experiences within PE for every child.

By undertaking the concept curriculum, all students have the opportunity to engage in relevant and meaningful learning that can then build a stronger connection with our subject. Thus, better nurturing physical literacy and increasing the chances of lifelong participation.

Type of Knowledge	Motor Competence	Rules, strategies, and tactics	Healthy Participation
Declarative Knowledge Know ‘Know what’	Know what safe and successful movement looks like in specific activities/sports.	Know what the rules, conventions, regulations, strategies, and tactics are for participation in specific activities/sports.	Know what health and fitness mean in context, including the factors affecting participation.
Procedural Knowledge Show ‘Know how’	Know how to 'perform' safe and effective movement.	Know how to 'perform' the rules, conventions, strategies, and tactics in an activity/sport.	Know how to confidently and competently   'participate' in a range of activities/sports.
Conditional Knowledge Grow ‘Know why’	Know when and why  certain movements are effective, why competence is important, and when skills can be transferred.	Know when and why we apply rules, conventions, tactics, and strategies in activities/sports and consider how concepts might support effective participation.	Know when and why we participate in physical activity, why motivation and confidence impacts engagement, and when the concepts might apply/transfer beyond PE.

Overview of the Year 7 Curriculum

Year 7
Exploring Physical Literacy
Developing competence	Launch Week
	Competence
	Skills & Techniques
	Practice
	Revisit & Consolidate
	Providing Feedback
	Acting on Feedback
	1/2 TERM
	Performance
	Revisit & Consolidate
	Compete & Consolidate
Confidence	Confidence
	Attitudes
	Positive approaches to PE
	Revisit & Consolidate
	CHRISTMAS
	HOLIDAY
	Comfort Zones
	Failure
	Growth Mindset
	GAGW
	Revisit & Consolidate
	Compete & Consolidate
	1/2 TERM
Knowledge & Understanding	PE, Sports & Physical Activity
	Fitness
	Physical Benefits
	Revisit & Consolidate
	Mental Benefits
	Social Benefits
	EASTER
	HOLIDAY
	Emotions & Activity
	Revisit & Consolidate
	Compete & Consolidate
Motivation	Intrinsic Motivation
	Extrinsic Motivation
	1/2 TERM
	Setting Goals
	Revisit & Consolidate
	Celebrate Progress
	Persistence
	Determination
	Revisit & Consolidate
	Compete & Consolidate

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Important information for parents

To attend school fixtures, students must obtain parental permission and fill out a medical form. We will then inform parents of the fixture via a text message which will contain information about the fixture and expected time for collection.

Please click here for information on concussion in rugby.