Year 11 – Physical Education

Classification of skills  

Students will learn to classify skills, outline and explain types of goals that can be set to motivate athletes, information processing, guidance and feedback, mental preparation for performance and motivation. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years.  

Goal Setting 

Students will understand the difference between performance and outcome goals, the definition of a SMART targets and how they can use them in a sporting setting to improve motivation. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Information processing  

Students will learn to understand the basic model of information processing, the stages that are involved and be able to give specific examples related to a sporting context. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Guidance and Feedback 

Students will learn each type of guidance and feedback, the definition of each, which level of performer will use each stage and how a coach can manipulate practice using these guidance and feedback types to improve upon performance. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Mental preparation for performance  

Students will learn about the ‘inverted U’ theory and be able to apply it in a variety of sporting situations, stress management techniques, types of aggression, personality types and how they affect performance and motivation. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Engagement patterns of different social groups 

Students will learn about the engagement patterns of different groups of people and factors affecting participation. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Commercialisation of physical activity and sport 

Students will learn about the commercialisation of sport, the golden triangle, sponsorship and technology and their impact on sport. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 

Students will learn about performers’ conduct, drugs in sport, blood doping, performance enhancers and hooliganism. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being 

Students will be able to link global participation with health, wellbeing and fitness. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle 

Students will understand the consequences of having a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and body types. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration 

Students will understand the components of a balanced diet, energy usage, nutrition and the role of each component of the eatwell plate. Students will be assessed on their knowledge using end of topic tests which use a variety of topic specific exam questions from previous years. 

Invasion games 

Knowledge, skills and understanding will be applied to full context games according to activity interest of groups from a selection of games including basketball, football, benchball and handball. Students will be assessed on their engagement in lessons rather their standard of performance, including working to the best of their abilities, working constrictively with their peers, consistent effort and behavioural standards. 

Net games 

Again, knowledge, skills and understanding will be applied to full context games according to activity interest from a selection of games including volleyball, badminton, table tennis and tennis. Students will be assessed on their engagement in lessons rather their standard of performance, including working to the best of their abilities, working constrictively with their peers, consistent effort and behavioural standards. 

Gymnastics 

The focus in trampolining is on developing confidence when performing and coaching skills in isolation with accuracy and precision and performing combinations of greater complexity on the trampoline that can be used in sequence work.  Students will be assessed on their engagement in lessons rather their standard of performance, including working to the best of their abilities, working constrictively with their peers, consistent effort and behavioural standards. 

Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 

Problem solving as a team to build trust, relationships, cooperation and collaboration to achieve a shared goal will be the focus through a variety of team building activities. Students will be assessed on their engagement in lessons rather their standard of performance, including working to the best of their abilities, working constrictively with their peers, consistent effort and behavioural standards. 

Health, fitness and wellbeing 

Activities with a fitness theme to involve student participation in activities designed to increase their physical, social and mental wellbeing will include bootcamp (addressing physical and mental strength and determination), step and boxercise (where students follow and plan routines), and yoga and walking where mindfulness and relaxation are honed. Students will be assessed on their engagement in lessons rather their standard of performance, including working to the best of their abilities, working constrictively with their peers, consistent effort and behavioural standards. 

Athletics 

Faster, higher, stronger is the theme to be explored through development of techniques in athletic activities in running, jumping and throwing events of their choice. Students will be assessed on their engagement in lessons rather their standard of performance, including working to the best of their abilities, working constrictively with their peers, consistent effort and behavioural standards. 

Free choice 

Students will select their preferred physical activities to follow – these may be completely new activities or firm favourites according to group preference. Students will be assessed on their engagement in lessons rather their standard of performance, including working to the best of their abilities, working constrictively with their peers, consistent effort and behavioural standards. 

Striking and fielding games 

Again, knowledge, skills and understanding will be applied to full context games according to activity interest from a selection of games including golf, cricket, rounders and softball. Students will be assessed on their engagement in lessons rather their standard of performance, including working to the best of their abilities, working constrictively with their peers, consistent effort and behavioural standards.