PE Faculty
Miss G Ali- alig@denbigh.net
Mr D Bennett- bennettd@denbigh.net
Mr R Bunney- bunneyr@denbigh.net
Miss C Burrows- burrowsc@denbigh.net
Mrs G Calleia- tetlowg@denbigh.net
Mr R Fry- fryr@denbigh.net
Mr M Lay- laym@denbigh.net
Mr M Linbourne- linbournem@denbigh.net
Mr C Simm- simmc@denbigh.net
Miss E Whitehouse- whitehousee@denbigh.net
Faculty Information
Denbigh School offers a wide range of sporting activities, chosen to suit all our students’ needs and abilities. Physical Education and social development are encouraged through participation in a programme of team games and individual sports and activities, which all students are expected to take an active part in. Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 receive two hours of Physical Education a week and Year 10 and 11 students receive one hour, in an addition to any sport-related exam subjects they choose.
We assess our students using the new ‘Head, Heart, Hands’ model of PE assessment and as part of this students are assessed against the Denbigh PE Values (Responsibility, Effort and Technique). Students are also assessed in a variety of other characteristics including ‘Knowledge and Understanding’ (Head), their ‘Physical ability’ (Hands) and Resilience (Heart).
An extensive extra-curricular sports programme complements the core PE curriculum. Over 200 fixtures provide plenty of opportunity for competitive sport and extra-curricular clubs are on offer before and after the school day. The P.E. Faculty organises and coaches a host of sports teams that are consistently successful in local competitions, as well as running an annual sports day and a wide variety of clubs throughout the year. All our sports teams compete on a district level and we also enter county competitions in a variety of activities.
The Faculty has been a regular winner of the Milton Keynes ‘Secondary School of Year’ Award and has recently won the ‘School Partnership’ Award for its work with local primary schools in the area. In 2018, the Faculty was awarded the prestigious ‘Leap Award’ for ‘Best P.E Faculty in the County’. At the end of each year the School’s sporting success is celebrated with the Annual Colours Assembly. Colours are rewarded for outstanding contribution to both curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Students have the opportunity to select from variety of examination courses within the subject of P.E. These include a vcert in Health and fitness and a GCSE PE and Dance option in Year 9. Sixth Form opportunities include A Level PE, BTEC Sport and the Football Academy Programme.
The School Council plays an active role in shaping P.E at Denbigh and has helped redesign the School’s P.E kit and update Sports Day. These initiatives have led to improved engagement and participation from of all students.
Denbigh has developed a sports performance programme to provide talented students with support in combing their sporting talent and academic studies. This has included talks from professionals within the industry, giving advice on how to balance academic study with training demands.
Key Words for Year 7 PE – Spring
| Key Term | Definition |
| Knowledge and understanding | I know the basic rules of different sports and how to warm-up effectively. I can identify major muscles used during sports performance, as well as key coaching points for skill replication. |
| Resilience | I persevere and keep going when I am faced with difficult or challenging situations. |
| Physical ability | Developing and applying the physical attributes required for sports performance. |
| Effort | I always try my hardest, even in activities that I don’t enjoy. |
| Technique | Is skill and ability in an artistic, sporting or other practical activity that you develop through practice. |
| Responsibility | Being accountable and reliable, in PE this might mean ensuring you bring the correct PE kit, helping to set up equipment in the lesson and being responsible for your own learning and progression. |
| Agility | The ability to move and change direction quickly (at speed) while maintaining control. |
| Cardiovascular Endurance | The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles. |
| Flexibility | The range of movement possible at a joint. |
| Speed | The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time. |
| Muscular Endurance | The ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue. |
| Power | Explosive strength or anaerobic power is the product strength and speed. |
| Warm-up | Preparing the body for exercise so that the chances of injury or ill effects are limited. |
Key Words for Year 8 PE – Spring
| Key Term | Definition |
| Feedback | The information that the performer receives about a skill or a performance. |
| Positive Feedback | Information which highlights successful aspects of a skill or performance. |
| Negative Feedback | Information which highlights unsuccessful aspects of a skill or performance. |
| Tactics | Actions and strategies planned to achieve an overall objective. These can be individual or group/team based. |
| Outwitting opponents | To use tactics and strategies to beat or outsmart your opponent. |
| Leadership | The ability of an individual to influence and guide others. |
| The 12 minute Cooper Run Test | A fitness test designed to measure cardiovascular endurance. |
| The Sit and Reach Test | A fitness test designed to measure flexibility. |
| The 60 second sit-up Test | A fitness test designed to measure muscular endurance. |
| The Illinois Agility Test | A fitness test designed to measure agility. |
| The Standing Long Jump Test | A fitness test designed to measure power. |
| The 30m Sprint Test | A fitness test designed to measure speed. |
| Cool down | Enabling recovery after exercise through the gradual reduction in heart rate. |
| Fair-play | Following the rules of the lesson and/or sport being performed. Performing with respect, integrity and a positive attitude. |
Year 7
| Autumn 1st half term | Head and Hands • Football & Basketball (Girls) • Netball & Dance (Boys) |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Head and Heart • Rugby & Gymnastics (Boys) • Football & Basketball (Girls) |
| Winter 1st half term | Heart and Hands • Hockey & Table Tennis (Boys) • Handball & Gymnastics (Girls) |
| Winter 2nd half term | Head and Hands • Fitness & Running (Boys and Girls) |
| Summer 1st half term | Head and Heart • Athletics & Cricket (Boys) • Athletics & End-Ball Games (Girls) |
| Summer 2nd half term | Heart and Hands • Athletics & Tennis (Boys) • Athletics & Rounders (Girls) |
Year 8
| Autumn 1st half term | Head and Hands • Football & Basketball (Girls) • Netball & Dance (Boys) |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Head and Heart • Rugby & Gymnastics (Boys) • Football & Basketball (Girls) |
| Winter 1st half term | Heart and Hands • Hockey & Table Tennis (Boys) • Handball & Gymnastics (Girls) |
| Winter 2nd half term | Head and Hands • Fitness & Running (Boys and Girls) |
| Summer 1st half term | Head and Heart • Athletics & Cricket (Boys) • Athletics & End-Ball Games (Girls) |
| Summer 2nd half term | Heart and Hands • Athletics & Tennis (Boys) • Athletics & Rounders (Girls) |
Year 9 Core PE – Head, Heart, Hands
| Autumn 1st half term | Head and Hands • Football, Hockey & Table Tennis (Boys) • Trampolining, Netball & Dance (Girls) |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Head and Heart • Rugby, Football & Basketball (Boys) • Dance, End-Ball Games & Handball (Girls) |
| Winter 1st half term | Heart and Hands • Hockey, Rugby & Handball (Boys) • Handball, Football & Trampolining (Girls) |
| Winter 2nd half term | Head and Hands • Fitness & Running (Boys and Girls) |
| Summer 1st half term | Head and Heart • Athletics & Cricket (Boys) • Athletics & Rounders/Cricket (Girls) |
| Summer 2nd half term | Heart and Hands • Athletics & Tennis (Boys) • Athletics & Rounders (Girls) |
Year 9 GCSE
| Autumn 1st half term | 2.1 – Components of Fitness 2.2 – Principles of Training Badminton |
| Autumn 2nd half term | 2.3 – Preventing Injury Fitness Tests |
| Winter 1st half term | 3.1 – Engagement Patterns 3.2 – Commercialisation Table Tennis |
| Winter 2nd half term | 3.3 – Socio Cultural Issues Netball |
| Summer 1st half term | 1.1 – Skeletal System 1.2 – Muscular System Trampolining |
| Summer 2nd half term | 1.3 – Movement Analysis Athletics Tennis |
Year 9 Health & Fitness
| Autumn 1st half term | Unit 1 – Introduction to Body Systems 1.1.1 – Skeletal System |
| Autumn 2nd half term | 1.1.2 – Muscular System 1.1.3 – Respiratory System |
| Winter 1st half term | 1.1.4 – Cardiovascular System 1.1.5 – Energy Systems |
| Winter 2nd half term | 1.4.1 – Principles of Training |
| Summer 1st half term | 1.3.2 – Components of Fitness 1.3.1 – Health & Fitness |
| Summer 2nd half term | 1.2.1 – Effects of Health and Fitness Activities on the Body |
Year 10 Core PE – Head, Heart, Hands
| Autumn 1st half term | Hands Assessment – Tactics |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Head Assessment – Feedback Heart Assessment – Resilience |
| Winter 1st half term | Head Assessment – Feedback Hands Assessment – Tactics |
| Winter 2nd half term | Head Assessment – Feedback Heart Assessment – Resilience |
| Summer 1st half term | Hands Assessment – Tactics Heart Assessment – Resilience |
| Summer 2nd half term | Head Assessment – Feedback Hands Assessment – Tactics |
Year 10 GCSE PE
| Autumn 1st half term | 4.1 – Skill Classification 4.2 – Goal Setting Badminton Table Tennis |
| Autumn 2nd half term | 4.3 – Mental Preparation Fitness Tests |
| Winter 1st half term | 4.4 – Guidance & Feedback Football |
| Winter 2nd half term | 1.4 – Cardiovascular System 1.5 – Effects of Exercise Basketball |
| Summer 1st half term | 5.1 – Health & Well-Being Athletics Tennis Cricket |
| Summer 2nd half term | 5.2 – Diet & Nutrition Athletics Tennis Cricket |
Year 10 Health & Fitness
| Autumn 1st half term | Unit 1 Exam Preparation Revision |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Unit 1 Exam |
| Winter 1st half term | Unit 2 – Preparing and Planning for Health & Fitness 2.1.1 – Lifestyle Factors 2.2.1 – Fitness Testing |
| Winter 2nd half term | 2.2.2 – Training Methods |
| Summer 1st half term | 2.4.1 – The Structure of a Health and Fitness Programme |
| Summer 2nd half term | 2.3.1 – Health and Fitness Analysis and Goal Setting |
Year 11 Core PE – Head, Heart, Hands
| Autumn 1st half term | Heart Assessment – Leadership Hands Assessment – Competitive |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Head Assessment – Analysis Heart Assessment – Leadership |
| Winter 1st half term | Head Assessment – Analysis Hands Assessment – Competitive |
| Winter 2nd half term | Heart Assessment – Leadership Head Assessment – Analysis |
| Summer 1st half term | Hand Assessment – Competitive Heart Assessment – Leadership |
| Summer 2nd half term | Head Assessment – Analysis Hands Assessment – Competitive |
Year 11 GCSE PE
| Autumn 1st half term | Coursework – Evaluation of Fitness Levels Coursework – Evaluation of Fitness Levels Submission of Final Video Evidence – Team Sport |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Coursework – Evaluation of Fitness Levels Coursework – Evaluation of Fitness Levels Submission of Final Video Evidence – Individual Sport |
| Winter 1st half term | Coursework – Evaluation of Fitness Levels Coursework – Evaluation of Fitness Levels Submission of Final Video Evidence – Third Sport |
| Winter 2nd half term | Exam Technique & Practice – Paper 1 Section 1 Section 2 Moderation Preparation |
| Summer 1st half term | Exam Technique & Practice – Paper 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Moderation |
| Summer 2nd half term | Exam Technique & Practice – Paper 1 & 2 |
Year 11 Health & Fitness
| Autumn 1st half term | Unit 1 Exam Re-sit Preparation Revision |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Unit 1 Exam Re-sit |
| Winter 1st half term | Synoptic Assessment |
| Winter 2nd half term | Synoptic Assessment – First Submission |
| Summer 1st half term | Synoptic Assessment |
| Summer 2nd half term | Synoptic Assessment – Second Submission |
Year 12 A Level PE
| Autumn 1st half term | Bones, Muscles, Joints, Movements Classification of skills and Types of practice |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Cardiovascular and respiratory systems Transfer of skills and learning theories |
| Winter 1st half term | Diet Nutrition and physical performance Stages of learning, guidance and feedback |
| Winter 2nd half term | Preparation and training methods Individual differences, group and team dynamics and goal setting |
| Summer 1st half term | Biomechanics Emergence and evolution of modern sport |
| Summer 2nd half term | Stability and level systems Globalisation of sport |
Year 13 A Level PE
| Autumn 1st half term | Energy for exercise and Recovery Drugs, doping and gambling in sport |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Energy for exercise and Recovery Modern technology and leadership |
| Winter 1st half term | Injury Prevention Stress management and Personality |
| Winter 2nd half term | Injury Prevention Emergence of sport and goal setting |
| Summer 1st half term | Biomechanics Linear Motion and Angular Contemporary issues |
| Summer 2nd half term | Fluid mechanics and projectile motion Global sporting events |
Year 12 BTEC Certificate in Sport
| Autumn 1st half term | Bones and Joints – Unit 1 Diet – Unit 2 |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Muscles and movement – Unit 1 Government guidelines – Unit 2 |
| Winter 1st half term | Respiratory system – Unit 1 Stress management and screening – Unit 2 |
| Winter 2nd half term | Cardiovascular system – Unit 1 Sport Psychology – Unit 2 |
| Summer 1st half term | Adaptations to exercise – Unit 1 Components of fitness – Unit 2 |
| Summer 2nd half term | Energy systems – Unit 1 Principles of training – Unit 2 |
Year 13 BTEC Certificate in Sport
| Autumn 1st half term | Understanding career and job opportunities – Unit 3 Arousal theories – Unit 6 |
| Autumn 2nd half term | Sectors in the sports industry – Unit 3 Cohesion and group performance – Unit 6 |
| Winter 1st half term | Skills audit – Unit 3 Psychological training programmes – Unit 6 |
| Winter 2nd half term | Planning personal development – Unit 3 Imagery – Unit 6 |
| Summer 1st half term | Communication and skills for Interviews – Unit 3 Designing a training programme – Unit 6 |
| Summer 2nd half term | Recruitment and section process – Unit 3 Evaluation guides – Unit 6 |
