Our Vision

The Physical Education curriculum aims to inspire all students to develop the desire, confidence and ability to engage in lifelong physical activity. Health and wellbeing are placed at the heart of our provision, supporting students in developing a sustained and positive relationship with being active. Through innovative, engaging and knowledge-rich lessons, students will become informed and motivated learners, equipped with the motor skills, physical fitness and understanding required to lead healthy, active lives. Our broad and inclusive curriculum offers opportunities across invasion games, net and wall games, striking and fielding, athletics, gymnastics, fitness and swimming, allowing every student to find and develop their strengths. We provide opportunities for students to extend their performance through competition at a range of levels, while also developing leadership, independence and decision-making skills. In doing so, we support the development of the whole student, physically, mentally and socially - while fostering pathways into lifelong participation, hobbies or future careers.

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3, students develop knowledge and skills through a structured and progressive curriculum that moves from skill acquisition in isolation, to application in conditioned practices, and ultimately into competitive and performance-based situations. This approach ensures that students can build confidence and competence before applying skills under increasing levels of pressure. Alongside practical performance, students develop a strong understanding of fitness, training methods, warm-up principles, and the importance of fair play and teamwork. The curriculum also supports students in becoming independent learners and leaders, enabling them to adapt and modify activities to suit their own ability and needs. Students gain knowledge of key rules, scoring systems and tactical concepts across a broad range of physical activities. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive, offering a wide range of sports and experiences to engage and inspire all learners, with the aim of encouraging participation beyond the curriculum through enrichment and community opportunities. Delivery is responsive and adaptable, ensuring appropriate challenge and progression for all students, with flexibility to adjust pathways, including drawing on prior Key Stage 2 learning or extending into Key Stage 4 level content where appropriate. Provision also remains adaptable to contextual factors such as facilities and weather, ensuring continuity of learning at all times.

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, the Physical Education curriculum builds upon the foundations developed at Key Stage 3, enabling students to refine and apply skills in increasingly advanced and competitive situations across a range of physical activities. There is a clear shift towards the application of skills under pressure, with students developing the ability to select and execute appropriate techniques in response to changing game contexts.

Students deepen their understanding and application of both basic and advanced tactics and strategies, learning how to outwit opponents through effective decision-making, positioning and variation. Activities place greater emphasis on sustained performance within longer and more demanding game situations, allowing students to develop resilience, fitness and consistency.
The curriculum aims to foster a passion for one or more activities, supporting students in identifying areas of strength and encouraging continued participation beyond school. Alongside traditional sports, students are introduced to a range of contemporary and relevant training methods, including aerobics, dance, Zumba and HIIT, equipping them with the confidence and knowledge to engage in modern fitness opportunities post-16. Overall, the KS4 curriculum supports students in becoming independent, knowledgeable and motivated performers, prepared for lifelong participation in physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

Our Vision

The curriculum area of Physical Education aims to give all students the desire and ability to be lifelong participants in physical activity. Students will receive a well-rounded and full introduction to the world of PE, sport and sport science by developing an understanding of how the mind and body works in relation to performance in physical activity. This GCSE in Physical Education will equip students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values they need to be able to develop and maintain their performance in physical activities. Students will also gain understanding of how physical activities benefit health, fitness and wellbeing.

Key Stage 4

The Key Stage 4 curriculum has been designed to provide students with a broad and balanced understanding of physical education while preparing them for success in the Edexcel GCSE Physical Education qualification. The curriculum builds upon the knowledge, skills and experiences developed at Key Stage 3, enabling students to deepen their understanding of practical performance, health and fitness, sports psychology, socio-cultural influences and anatomy and physiology. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical participation, students develop the knowledge required to analyse and evaluate performance, make informed decisions about physical activity and understand the lifelong benefits of an active lifestyle. A wide range of individual and team sports are offered to ensure inclusivity, engagement and opportunities for students to demonstrate and improve their practical abilities. The sequencing of content is carefully planned to develop disciplinary knowledge progressively, with key concepts revisited and applied in increasingly complex contexts. This approach supports long-term retention, examination success and the development of transferable skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, resilience and critical thinking. The curriculum also promotes personal development and wellbeing, encouraging students to become confident, knowledgeable and physically literate individuals who are equipped to participate positively in sport and physical activity beyond school.

Our Vision

The curriculum area of Physical Education aims to give all students the desire and ability to be lifelong participants in physical activity. Innovative and exciting lessons will create informed and enthused students who will possess the motor skills, physical fitness and understanding of concepts that foster healthy lifestyles. Leadership and autonomy will be promoted, as will competition with due consideration for fair play and sportsmanship. The curriculum has always been designed to promote clear differences in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity.

The PE pathway program will now be focussed around ‘Physical Education’ and the theoretical knowledge that is used to underpin different industries.

Key Stage 4

The Key Stage 4 CNAT Physical Education curriculum is designed to develop students as lifelong participants in physical activity while equipping them with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for further study and careers within the sport sector. Across Years 10 and 11, students combine practical performance with theoretical understanding, enabling them to apply key sporting concepts to authentic contexts and vocational settings. The curriculum develops students as performers, leaders and critical thinkers through a balance of practical application, coursework and examination content. Students gain an understanding of the wider sporting industry, including the influence of media, technology, participation trends, governance and contemporary issues in sport, while fostering leadership, autonomy, fair play and healthy lifestyles. 

In Year 10, students begin their pathway by studying Unit R186: Sport and the Media, exploring how digital, broadcast and print media influence participation, representation and commercialisation within sport. Students critically evaluate both the positive and negative impacts of media in sport. This foundation develops essential analytical, evaluative and communication skills while encouraging students to engage with contemporary sporting issues. During the summer term, students transition into Unit R185, where they develop practical performance and leadership skills through planning, leading and reviewing sporting activities, with a strong emphasis on safety, organisation, decision-making and adaptability. 

Year 11 builds on these foundations through further study of Unit R185 and Unit R184: Contemporary Issues in Sport. Students explore barriers to participation, sporting values, major sporting events, National Governing Bodies, performance-enhancing drugs and the impact of technology on sport. Together, these units develop the future-ready skills required for progression to Level 3 qualifications, including Extended Diplomas in Sport, Coaching and Sport Science, by fostering leadership, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, independent learning and the ability to apply knowledge to real-world sporting contexts.

Students can extend their love of sport through:

• School teams in a wide range of sports.

• Regional and national competitions.

• Fitness clubs and training sessions.

• Leadership opportunities in school and the community.

• Encourage regular physical activity, sports, or exercise at home.

• Support healthy eating, hydration, and positive lifestyle choices.

• Talk about the importance of teamwork, fair play, and personal fitness goals.

• Encourage participation in school sports teams, clubs, or competitions.

• Celebrate effort, progress, and personal achievements in physical activities.

• A Level PE

• Sports Science, Coaching, or related university courses

PE at CHS South equips students with the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed in a wide range of exciting and fulfilling careers, both in and beyond the world of sport.