Practical PE

In Year 9 students will develop their knowledge, understanding and application of the core and advanced skills in a variety of sports. Students will spend 4 lessons on each activity.

In Year 9 students will have the opportunity to participate in handball, basketball, football, netball, rugby, dodgeball gymnastics, trampolining, badminton, trampolining, tennis and striking and fielding activities.

Theory/BTEC Sport

In Year 9 students will have 1 theory lesson a fortnight. Across the year students will learn about diversity in sport, the importance of psychology and sporting injuries. Students will also develop their knowledge, understanding and application of leadership skills which will prepare them for KS4 BTEC Sport

Please see the table below of the KS3 BTEC Sport curriculum (please note dates/terms are approximate):

Term	Topic	Key Content
Autumn	Psychology Injuries and First Aid	Confidence Anxiety Motivation Basic injuries and the use of PRICE Complex injuries and rehabilitation using SMART targets Basic first aid (nose bleeds, bandages, slings) Emergency first aid (recovery position, CPR)
Spring	Celebrating Leicester	Racial equality in Sport Gender equality in Sport
Summer	Leadership Components of fitness, testing and training	Skills and Qualitied of a leader Planning and delivering a warm up Evaluation of leadership Aerobic endurance Muscular endurance Muscular strength Speed