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Physical Education
| Head of PE |
Mrs E Wilson Specialisms: Gymnastics, trampolining, dance & netball |
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| Teacher of PE |
Ms Bryony Cox |
| Teacher of PE & Head of Year 9 |
Mr J Harvey |
| Teacher of PE and Assistant Headteacher | Mr Mark Dixon |
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Curriculum Intent |
To prepare all students with to lead healthy, active lifestyles and a life-long confidence and interest in physical education. Students will have a depth of knowledge in a wide range of activities and will understand the benefits on their wellbeing through sport and physical activity. |
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Links to CARES values |
1. Courage In PE, students often face physical and mental challenges such as trying a new sport, competing in a game, or pushing through fatigue. 2. Aspiration PE encourages students to set personal goals and strive to improve their fitness, skills, or teamwork. 3. Respect Respect is fundamental in PE — respecting teammates, opponents, referees, and rules. It promotes good sportsmanship, fair play, and understanding the importance of following guidelines for safety and fairness. 4. Equality PE offers opportunities for all students, regardless of gender, ability, or background, to participate and be included. 5. Self-Control PE requires students to manage their emotions during competition, such as controlling frustration, anger, or over-excitement. |
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Links to British Values |
Within PE lessons at Harrogate High School, students will be expected to demonstrate mutual respect. Students will respect their team and will expect the same respect back. Through the competitive environment that students will be exposed to in PE lessons, students will learn to respect officials’ decisions. |
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Links to Careers |
Careers associated with studying Physical Education (PE):
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Enhanced Provision |
There are many enrichments opportunities in PE, clubs include; Netball, football, Badminton, athletics, cricket, rounders, tennis, trampolining and Fitness. We also enable support students in becoming sports leaders who work with primary schools to deliver tournaments and competitions. We run several extracurricular trips and visits including a ski trip to Italy. |
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Learning Journey |
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Ks3 Curriculum overview |
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Ks4 Curriculum overview |
Extra-Curricular Activities
Enrichment after school is available to everyone four nights a week in a wide range of sports. Students receive positive points on Classcharts for attending and helps students improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. Students must wear PE kit and trainers to attend and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. There are a number of competitions that we enter every year in which students have the opportunity to represent Harrogate High. These include football, netball, badminton, dodgeball, athletics, rounders, cricket (indoor and outdoor), indoor rowing and athletics.
As a BTEC student, we would expect the students to represent the school in at least one sport.
Facilities: Sports hall, fitness suite, tennis courts, astroturf, dance studio, extensive field space
FA Girls' Football Hub
In the summer of 2020 Harrogate High in conjunction with the Harrogate Sports Partnership, won the bid to become North Yorkshire Girls’ Football Hub. We will be leading on the following areas to improve the provision and opportunity for all girls’ to take part in football in a variety of ways. The main aims are:
- Increase the number of girls’ participating and enjoying football
- Developing leadership opportunities through football
- Supporting girls’ to transition into community football opportunities