OUR VISION
Our vision is to inspire every student to engage in sport, understand the importance of physical activity and promote lifelong participation.
Kingsbury PE team is committed to helping every student enjoy being active, understand healthy living, and build the confidence to stay active throughout their lives. We want PE to be a positive, inclusive experience where all students feel supported, challenged, and proud of what they can achieve.
Sport teaches far more than physical skills. It helps students develop teamwork, communication, resilience, and confidence. By trying a wide range of activities, students discover what they enjoy and learn that everyone can succeed in different ways. Our aim is for every student to leave lessons feeling motivated and capable.
Our goal is for students to find activities they genuinely enjoy so they can stay active beyond school. Whether it’s team sports, individual fitness, outdoor activities, or community clubs, we help students explore different options and build the confidence to continue being active throughout their lives. We value the support of parents and carers in encouraging active, healthy lifestyles. By celebrating effort, progress, and enjoyment, we can help students develop habits that last.
OUR TEAM
Mrs Carey – Head of Faculty
Miss Young – Deputy Head of Faculty, Head of PE Department
Mrs Foster – Teacher of PE & Maths
Mr Day – Teacher of PE
CORE PE
Year 7
| Year | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| 7 | · Invasion Sport (Tag Rugby) · Swimming · Gymnastics | · Net and Wall (Badminton) · Swimming · Outdoor Adventurous Activity | · Striking and Fielding (Rounders) · Athletics · Tennis |
Year 8
| Year | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| 8 | · Invasion Sport (Football) · Swimming · Trampolining | · Net and Wall (Badminton) · Swimming · Outdoor Adventurous Activity | · Striking and Fielding (Rounders) · Athletics · Tennis |
Year 9
| Year | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| 9 | · Rugby · Basketball · Trampolining | · Badminton · Netball · Handball | · Striking and Fielding (Cricket or Softball) · Athletics · Fitness |
CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL SPORT SCIENCE
Students will study the below content to complete the qualification.
R180 – Reducing the Risk of Sports Injuries and Dealing with Common Medical Conditions – 40% 1hour 15 minutes exam (Year 10)
R181 – Applying the Principles of Training: Fitness and How it Affects Skill Performance – 40% Coursework (non examination assessment) (Year 11)
R183 – Nutrition and Sports Performance (Year 11)
| Year | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| 10 | R181 Topic Area 1 Fitness Testing Students will learn about how the different components of fitness are tested. R181 Topic Area 2 A. Components of Fitness Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the what each component of fitness is. B. Creation, Delivery and Evaluation of Skill Sessions Students will design and deliver two skill drills relating to a specific skill and component of fitness required in their chosen sports. | R180 Topic Area 1 Intrinsic, Extrinsic and Psychological Factors Students will learn about the different factors which influence the risk and severity of injury. R181 Topic Area 2 Continuation of the practical element of Intrinsic, Extrinsic and Psychological Factors. R181 Topic Area 3 A. Principles of Training Students will develop an understanding of the principles and how to apply them to improve training. B. Methods of Training Students will learn the different types of training methods and how to perform them. R180 Topic Area 2 Warm Up and Cool Down Routines Students will learn about the importance of warm up and cool downs in preventing injury. | R180 Topic Area 3 Types and Causes of Injuries Students will gain knowledge of the different types and causes of sports injuries. R181 Topic Area 3 A. Principles of Training Development of content studied in Spring. B. Methods of Training Development of content studied in Spring. R181 Topic Area 4 6 Week Training Programme: Students will design and complete a 6 week training programme designed to improve their chosen goals. |
| 11 | R180 Topic Area 4 Reducing Risk, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries and Medical Conditions Students will learn how to reduce the risk, treat and rehabilitate injuries. R181 Topic Area 5 Evaluation of 6 Week Training Programme Students will look at critically analysing the effectiveness of their training programme. R183 Topic Area 1 Healthy Balanced Diet Students learn the importance of nutrition and how this can benefit performance in sport. Ìý R181 Coursework Submission | R180 Topic Area 5 Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Medical Conditions Students will learn how medical conditions occur, how to identify them and how to treat them. R183 Topic Area 2 Varying Dietary Requirements of a Performer Students will learn the impact of nutrition before, during and after exercise and the effect this has on performance. R183 Topic Area 3 Two Week Diet Plan Students will be given a diet plan to improve and explain how and why. R183 Topic Area 4 Overeating, Undereating, Dehydration Students will study the positive and negative effects that overeating, undereating and dehydration can have on performance. | R181 and R183 Coursework Submission. R180 Exam |
Contact Details
For further information, please contact abi.young@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk