P.E. Department
Tell me and I forget, Show me and I remember, Involve me and I understand.” — Confucius 500 BC
Welcome to the P.E. Department
P.E. Department
Physical Education is about providing individuals with a variety of enjoyable, demanding, and rewarding challenges through which physical skills, knowledge, and understanding can be developed. It plays a vital role in the total education of an individual, beginning in childhood and fostering a lifelong commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle.
Departmental Aims
- Provide appropriate opportunities and experiences for individuals to achieve their optimum potential.
- Focus on physical capabilities while also developing essential knowledge and understanding.
- Enhance personal skills within a social setting through participation in a well-structured Physical Education programme.
- Encourage planning, performing, and evaluating to suit each individual's needs and strengths.
Departmental Objectives
The aim of Physical Education is to foster enjoyment and satisfaction, encouraging lifelong participation in an active and healthy lifestyle. Through the Northern Ireland Curriculum, each pupil will have the opportunity to develop:
Knowledge, Understanding, and Skills in a Range of Activities
- Practise, refine, and develop skills and techniques.
- Experience, monitor, and understand short-term effects of exercise on the body.
- Monitor and evaluate personal activity levels over time, planning how to meet health recommendations.
- Develop knowledge of safe practices and procedures in sport and physical activity.
- Analyse and improve their own and others' performance.
- Work effectively with others in tasks requiring co-operation, creativity, problem-solving, planning, and teamwork.
As Individuals
- Make informed decisions about goals and quality improvement.
- Develop positive relationships and respect for differing capabilities.
- Experience and evaluate the health and fitness benefits of various physical activities.
- Foster positive sporting behaviour and a sense of fair play.
- Plan, perform, and evaluate a personal activity programme.
- Explore the aesthetic aspects of movement, dedication, perseverance, and the strength of human spirit.
As Contributors to Society
- Work collaboratively to solve problems in practical situations.
- Explore cultural understanding, media influences, and ethical awareness in sport.
Economy & Environment
- Develop awareness of economic factors related to sport and physical activity.
- Engage with issues related to Education for Sustainable Development.
GCSE
At Foyle College, we offer the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Physical Education qualification. This broad and practical course is designed to inspire and challenge learners while equipping them with knowledge, understanding, skills, and values to enhance their performance in physical activities. It also promotes awareness of the benefits of physical activity on health, fitness, and well-being. Students will develop theoretical knowledge and apply it to improve performance.
A-Level
Foyle College also offers WJEC A-Level PE, which enables learners to:
- Develop theoretical knowledge of the factors underpinning physical activity and sport.
- Understand how physiological and psychological states influence performance.
- Analyse key socio-cultural factors that shape involvement in sport and physical activity.
- Explore the role of technology in enhancing performance and participation.
- Improve practical performance skills, applying tactics, strategies, and compositional ideas.
- Develop analytical and evaluative skills to improve performance.
- Recognise the contribution of physical activity to health and fitness.
- Become independent learners with critical and reflective thinking skills, fostering curiosity and enquiry.
Where to Next?
Studying Physical Education can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, including:
- Sports Science
- Physiotherapy
- Teaching (Primary & Secondary PE)
- Coaching and Sports Development
- Strength and Conditioning
- Personal Training
- Sports Journalism and Media
- Outdoor and Adventure Education
- Occupational Therapy
- Public Health and Well-being Roles
- Sports Management
Whether students aspire to become professional athletes, educators, or work in health and fitness sectors, the knowledge and skills gained through studying Physical Education provide a strong foundation for further study and career development.
Department
Key Staff
Head of Department
Mr D Barnett
Subject Teachers
- Ms K Eakin
- Miss R McSparron
- Mr D Dripps
WJEC
WJEC
A-Level
WJEC
Junior
KS3