The KS3 PE curriculum aims to instil a lifelong love of physical activity by developing students’ physical literacy, self-esteem, and personal well-being. Rooted in the philosophy of the IB MYP, it encourages students to be inquirers, engaging with key and related concepts within a global context. The curriculum creates an inclusive, engaging, and safe environment where students can thrive, both competitively and non-competitively, through personal, moral, and physical development. In line with our mission “Where ambition takes flight,” the curriculum encourages students to engage in a plethora of sporting disciplines for them to find their calling, with the ultimate goal of creating a life long love of physical activity.
PE Statement of Intent
The core aspiration of this PE curriculum is to instill a lifelong love of physical activity by developing students’ physical literacy and boosting their self-esteem and well-being. Guided by the IB MYP, the curriculum is highly ambitious and sequenced to encourage students to be inquirers and to deepen their understanding across a plethora of sporting disciplines. It aims to be inclusive, setting high expectations and offering diverse competitive and non-competitive opportunities to engage all learners. Finally, the program builds cultural capital and essential transferable skills like leadership and teamwork through enrichment, ultimately fostering holistic personal, moral, and physical development.
The curriculum is highly ambitious and carefully sequenced to ensure continuity and progression across KS3. Key themes and skills are revisited, developed, and refined over time, enabling students to deepen their understanding and enhance their performance. The assessment framework is designed to promote both formative and summative opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, reflect personally, plan effectively, and evaluate their learning.
An inclusive approach underpins all aspects of the curriculum, ensuring accessibility for all learners regardless of ability or background. High expectations for behaviour and achievement are supported by well-established routines for learning and the highest quality teaching. A range of competitive and non-competitive opportunities are provided to stretch, support, and engage every student, promoting a holistic approach to physical, social, and emotional development.
The curriculum is enriched through a broad and balanced range of activities that build cultural capital and develop students’ understanding of global perspectives in sport and physical activity. Students are given opportunities to explore diverse sporting traditions, collaborate and compete with others, and build interpersonal skills. Through enrichment activities, extra-curricular clubs, school competitions and community engagement, students develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills that extend beyond the classroom and contribute meaningfully to their overall character development.
KS3: Physical and Health Education
Module 1
Team sports
Module 2
Team sports
Module 3
Dance
Module 4
Badminton
Module 5
Athletics
Module 6
Striking & Fielding sports
Module 1
Invasion games
Module 2
Rugby
Module 3
Gymnastics
Module 4
Badminton
Module 5
Athletics
Module 6
Striking & Fielding sports
Module 1
Social skills
Module 2
Basketball
Module 3
Football
Module 4
Health & exercise
Module 5
Athletics
Module 6
Striking & Fielding sports
KS4: BTEC Award in Sport
Module 1
Sports Sectors
Module 2
Barriers in Sport
Module 3
Sports Clothing & Technology
Module 4
Officials in Sports
Module 5
Warm-Ups
Module 6
Components of fitness
Module 1
Components of fitness & sports
Module 2
Techniques in a chosen sport
Module 3
Fitness training principles
Module 4
Exercise intensity
Module 5
Fitness tests
Module 6
Exams
KS5: BTEC Sport
Module 1
Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Module 2
Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology
Module 3
Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology
Module 4
Unit 5 Application of fitness testing
Module 5
Unit 5 Application of fitness testing
Module 6
Unit 5 Application of fitness testing
Module 1
Unit 2 – Fitness training and programming for health and well-being
Module 2
Unit 2 – Fitness training and programming for health and well-being
Module 3
Unit 2 – Fitness training and programming for health and well-being
Module 4
Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Module 5
Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Module 6
Exams