Putney has earned a reputation for excellence in sport across the school. Each term has a full extra- curricular fixture list and squads regularly compete and achieve success in regional and national level competitions. The school also promotes a ‘sport for all’ policy which encourages participation of all pupils in a variety for enjoyment and fun.
The schools facilities plus additional off site grounds enables a wide range of sports to be played and allowed further extension of both the curricular and extra- curricular activities on offer.
All girls have lessons in netball, lacrosse, gymnastics, tennis, rounders and athletics. Additional extra-curricular clubs are activities which include dance, badminton, trampolining, cross-country, fencing and rowing. The girls compete in netball, lacrosse, cross-country and gymnastics during the winter terms and tennis and athletics during the summer.
GCSE
Studying GCSE PE allows you to delve into many areas of sport and as a result complements many science and arts subjects.
Specification - http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcse/pdf/AQA-4890-W-SP.PDF
Websites for GCSE PE
http://www.teachpe.com/gcse.php
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/
Syllabus
Knowledge and Understanding for the Active Participant (Full Course)
Written Paper – 1hour 30 mins
80 marks – 20%
plus
The Active Participant (Full Course)
Controlled Assessment – 90 marks – 30%
Four assessments from at least 2 groups/ways of thinking: including at least 2 where the student is player/performer.
At Putney students also have the opportunity to do the double award.
Knowledge and Understanding for the Involved Participant (Double Course)
Written Paper – 1hour 30 mins
70 marks – 20%
plus
The Active Participant (Double Course)
Controlled Assessment – 90 marks – 30%
Four assessments – including a 3rd group/way of thinking
A Level
If you love sport, this subject gives you the opportunity to learn more about an area in your life which you already enjoy. If you want to further your interests in sport at University or for a career, the syllabus provides a diverse range of options in which to specialise in the future.
AS PE
Section 1
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Acquiring Movement Skills
• Socio-Cultural Studies relating to participation in physical activity
• Written paper worth 60% of the AS marks
• Written paper worth 30% of the A2 marks
Section 2
• Performing, coaching or officiating two activities
• Evaluating and planning for the improvement of performance
• Practical worth 40% of the AS marks
• Practical worth 20% of the A2 marks
A2 PE
Section 1
• Historical studies
• or contemporary studies
• Choose 2 of the 3 options-
• Sport Psychology
• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanics
• Written paper worth 35% of A2 marks
Section 2
• Practical assessment of one activity chosen from AS
• Practical worth 15% of the A2 marks
Specification - http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/type/gce/blt/pe/index.html
Websites for AS/A2 PE
