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Physical Education

Members of staff
Mrs Cristina Toole
Mrs Geraldine Ramage (Part Time Teacher)

It is our aim that all pupils enjoy participating in physical activity with all being given the opportunity to experience a wide range of skills and activities. Individuals are encouraged to develop to the best of their ability and reach their full potential, experiencing the advantages of small and full sized games.

Outline of S1 & 2 Syllabus –

Introducing basic skills / developing skills; mini / full size games to include simple tactics
Hockey / Netball / Volleyball / Badminton / Rounders / Athletics / Short Tennis
Gymnastics / Fitness / Scottish Country Dance

   

Outline of S3 & 4 Syllabus

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Develop complex skills in game situation / team strategies and tactics
Hockey / Netball / Volleyball / Badminton / Rounders / Athletics
Fitness / Scottish Country Dance
Standard Grade Physical Education – S3, S4
50% Practical
Assessed in Gymnastics / Volleyball / Badminton / Swimming
25% Evaluating
Questions on footage from a DVD on 5 activities – observation and reporting, suggestions on improvements
25% Knowledge and Understanding1. Activities Nature and Purpose
Formal and Unwritten Rules
Roles and Functions

2. The Body Structure and Function
Aspects of Fitness Training and It’s Effects

3. Skills and Techniques
Developing Skills Mechanical Principles Homework given on a weekly basis. The Sports Leaders UK Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership uses sport to give S6 pupils the chance to develop vital skills for life such as planning and organising, teamwork and communication.

Course Content of 8 units (25 – 30hrs) + Demonstration of Leadership skills in the community (10hrs)

Assessment by an Internal and External Verifier.
   

Outline of S5 & 6 Syllabus – course choices

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S5
Netball / Volleyball / Rounders / Badminton / Table Tennis / Scottish Country Dance / FitnessS6
Choose from a range of activities to fit into pupil’s timetable Volleyball / Table Tennis / Badminton / Fitness / Dance

 
 

Outline of P7 Syllabus

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1.5 periods per week P7 science offers the pupils the chance to become accustomed to working in a science lab and provides them with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of scientific equipment. In unit 1 the pupils learn ‘how to investigate’ using everyday pieces of apparatus. The skills acquired in this unit are further developed in the remainder of the course which is split up into individual units dealing with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
The second period is used for project work/scientific research where the pupils take the lead in choosing a topic of their choice from within a broad subject area such as ‘space’. They can choose to work individually or as a part of a small group. Having researched their chosen topic they have the opportunity to present their findings by means of posters, presentations and formal scientific reports.
Homework – Homework will be provided on a weekly basis.Details of any extracurricular activities organised by the department
The department encourages pupils to participate in the weekly science revision club available at lunch break and organises peer support for pupils during class time or on a one to one basis during break times. Peer support is provided by S6 pupils (with guidance from the class teacher) who are familiar with the Physics courses.

Additional information:
The department has strong links with Glasgow University and Strathclyde University’s physics departments.
Pupils visit Strathclyde University’s Science promotion week – Lightning, Rainbows and Silicon chips and pupils from S1 & S2 are encouraged to attend Start – Up Science workshops at Glasgow University on a Saturday morning.
The pupils studying Advanced Higher are encouraged to attend TUSLIP day at St Andrews University where they experience workshops, lectures, etc to help them prepare for student life.
Pupils also benefit from Bitesize, an online revision resource by the BBC.
BBC – Education Scotland – Standard Grade Bitesize Revision – Physics Index and Scholar, an on-line resource for Higher and Advanced Higher pupils set up by Heriot-Watt University. Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh – The SCHOLAR Forum: Scotland.
To supplement the classroom studies, trips are organised to Science Lectures and Science attractions e.g. Glasgow Science Centre at appropriate stages in the curriculum.