Physical Education

Our main aim is to make Physical Education enjoyable and challenging to help instil a healthy and active lifestyle which can be carried on outside the confines of the school.

Within all lessons, students will be supported and encouraged to progress, ensuring that all can aspire to reach their sporting potential. This will be achieved by developing their strengths while simultaneously improving their weaker areas. During their time involved in Physical Education, students will also come to appreciate the importance of a healthy body and mind, and develop many transferable key skills including cooperation and communication.

KS3

In Year 7, 8 and 9

In Years 7, 8 and 9, students will be provided with two hours of Physical Education every week, one which will take place indoors and the other outdoors. Both lessons work on a modular system rotating every 6-9 weeks to allow students to experience a broad range of sports and activities. The rotation also serves to engage all students regardless of their sporting preferences.

KS4

In Year 10 and 11

In Years 10 and 11, students are provided with one hour every week of Physical Education. At each modular rotation, they are provided with options enabling them to select the activities in which they would prefer to participate. Students are expected at this stage to develop a wider spectrum of skills, allowing them to take on numerous roles within the Physical Education setting, including that of a coach, referee and player. To coincide with this development, students are also able to complete their Junior Sports Leader Award (JSLA), which involves leading and organising small activities. Students are also provided with the opportunity to select GCSE Physical Education at key stage 4. GCSE Physical Education is a combination of both practice and theory, with students being assessed in four sporting areas and completing a written examination

Extracurricular Physical Education

Throughout their time at Harton, all students will be actively encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. These are available across a range of sports, and a range of days and times, to help provide access for all students. Those who attend will also be given the opportunity to represent the school in several competitions and events.

Any questions or enquiries can be dealt with on telephone extension numbers 232 for boys and 233 for the girls' department.

Staff

• Mrs C. Fairclough (Subject Leader)
• Mr A. J. Carlisle
• Mrs C. Bryson (Assistant Head - Pastoral)
• Mr P. Byrne (i/c PE Community Liaison)
• Mr D. Gibson
• Mrs G. Mulligan (Assistant Subject Leader)
• Mrs T. G. Morris (Teacher in charge of Girls’ PE, Schools Sport Coordinator)
• Mr L. Smart
• Miss C. A. Storey
• Mr A. McGarry (GTP)
• Miss J. Storey (GTP)