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Physical Education

The PE Department at Hugh Christie aims to promote and encourage participation in and enjoyment of sporting activities.  We aim to provide opportunities for all students to experience or have access to a range of activities throughout their time at Hugh Christie and in doing this we hope to encourage and educate all students on the benefits of participation in some form of physical activity in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Facilities

  • Sports Hall
  • Extensive Sports Fields
  • 6 Tennis Courts
  • 2 Netball Courts
  • Astroturf pitch
  • Multi-Use Games Area.

To view our Gallery of this years Sports Day please click below

Sports Day 2012

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Who's Who?

To contact any member of the team, please use the email addresses above, or alternately dial 01732 353544 ext. 265

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The Team with ex-Hugh Christie student and Double Olympic Gold medallist  Dame Kelly Holmes

PE at Hugh Christie

The PE department at HCTC are committed in ensuring that all pupils take part in two hours of high quality PE per week.

We have adopted the following curriculum based on the needs of our pupils and the facilities we have on offer.

Year 7 & 8

In year 7 & 8 pupils are taught in single and mixed sex classes, this are determined  by their individual needs and the data we receive from primary schools.

Below is a typical curriculum map for Key stage 3 pupils

 

Girls

Boys

Mixed

Term 1

Netball

Football

Multi skills & swimming

Term 2

Hockey

Basketball

OAA & swimming

Term 3

Gymnastics

Rugby

Trampolining

Term 4

Basketball

Hockey

Invasion games

Term 5

Athletics

Athletics

Athletics

Term 6

Rounders

Cricket

Bat and ball
 

Year 9

In year 9 we apply more advanced skills to games lessons and pupils are again placed in groups that suit their individual needs. The majority of pupils are taught in a variety of mixed and single sex classes depending on the sport that is on offer. We can, when the timetable allows it offer single sex classes throughout their PE lessons.

A typical curriculum map for year 9

 

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Term 1

*Netball/football

*Netball/football

Hockey

Badminton

Term 2

Badminton

Hockey

*Netball/football

*Netball /football

Term 3

*Rugby/gymnastics

*Rugby/gymnastics

volleyball

Hockey

Term 4

Hockey

Volleyball

*Rugby/gymnastics

*Rugby/gymnastics

Term 5

*Bat & ball

*Bat & ball

Athletics

Athletics

Term 6

Athletics

Athletics 

*Bat & ball

*Bat & ball
 

*single sex lessons

 

Key stage 4- year 10 & 11

We like to give pupils in year 10 & 11 more freedom to choose their own curriculum, and at the start of the year each pupil opts into a pathway that they will follow. Each pathway is designed to cater for the needs of different individuals, from the pupils who love competitive sports to those who like their activities to be on the quieter side, we aim to keep pupils fully involved in physical education and hopefully carry on taking part in sport long after they leave.  

Pathway A

Pathway B

Pathway C

Pathway D

Football

Ultimate Frisbee

Netball

Basketball

Rugby

Badminton

Tag rugby

Trampolining

Basketball

Volleyball

Trampolining

Hockey

Dodge ball

Tennis

Self defence

Ultimate Frisbee

Softball

Rounders

Rounders

Cricket

Athletics

Athletics

Athletics

Athletics

 

Examination courses in Physical Education

We offer a three year pathway for those who want to take Physical Education to the next level, this is in addition to the two hours of compulsory PE per week.

Year 9

Pupils will study the Sports Science OCR Cambridge Nationals. This is a vocational qualification that consists of 3 coursework based units and one examination unit.

By completing the units pupils will be awarded with a pass, merit, distinction or distinction*. This is the equivalent to 1 GCSE

The units

R041: Reducing the risk of sports injury: Written paper 1 hour – 60 marks

RO42: Applying principles of training: Centre assessed coursework

RO43: The body’s response to physical activity: Centre assessed coursework

RO44: Sport psychology: Centre assessed coursework

Year 10 & 11

Pupils in year 10 and 11 will start the Edexcel GCSE PE course.

This is 60% practical and 40% examination. Pupils will take part in a variety of activities throughout the two years and their best four activities will go towards their final grade.

Pupils will complete a Personal Exercise Plan (PEP) and will have a practical moderation and exam in year 11. Their performance in all of these assessments will make up their final grade.

To be successful in this course pupils are encouraged to take part in sport outside of school, either through extra-curricular activities at school or a privately run club.

Extra-curricular clubs at HCTC

School sport is an important part of life at Hugh Christie and is promoted throughout year 7-11. We offer a variety of clubs and fixtures and hope that students will find at least one to wet their competitive appetite!

We are entered into the following leagues and have seasonal fixtures against local schools.

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  • Football
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Girls football
  • Athletics
  • Rounders
  • Cricket
  • Trampolining
  • Softball

Clubs and fixtures are held after school on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Trips and visits

School trips conjure up fantastic memories for both staff and pupils alike, we in the PE department have tried over the years to host a variety of experiences for all years.

Pupils have enjoyed the following trips

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  • Rugby tour to Italy
  • Netball tour to Malta
  • England football matches
  • British Basketball at the O2
  • Surry Storm netball match
  • 2013 OAA trip to Bude, Cornwall (pupils will experience surfing, abseiling, kayaking, climbing and many more activities) 

 

Pupils take part in two lessons of PE per week, these are compulsory lessons and pupils should be equipped for each lesson with the correct kit.

Kit List

Participation in Physical Education is an important part of developing a healthy lifestyle for your child. Therefore, we expect that all students will bring the correct kit to the college on days when they have PE lessons.

Students who do not arrive properly equipped for lessons will be expected to borrow kit from the PE department. Students who choose not bring in kit and refuse to borrow departmental kit will be placed in detention.

Girls

Light blue College polo shirt

Navy Blue shorts or skirt

Navy/Light Blue College Hockey Socks

Trainers

Short white socks

* Light Blue College Sweatshirt/Navy tracksuit bottoms

*optional

Boys

Light blue College polo shirt

Short white socks

Navy Shorts

Navy/Light Blue College Rugby Shirt

Navy/Light Blue College Rugby Socks

Trainers

Football/Rugby Boots

Refusal to wear this and participate in the lesson will result in a behaviour detention.

Illness and injury

If a pupil is ill or has an injury then they must bring a note, this must be written and signed by a parent or guardian. If the illness or injury prevents the pupil for taking part in PE for over two weeks then a doctor’s note must be provided.