Knowledge and Skills

Physical Education:

All pupils are taught Physical Education in all 5 years at Tollbar Academy and will develop the following skills:

Students will:

• Pupils will develop skills in all 6 areas of the national curriculum
• Be encouraged to link together skills and ideas
• Perform skills with accuracy and consistency
• Understand how to prepare the body for exercise
• Work with others to achieve a common goal
• Develop knowledge of tactics and strategies in a variety of sports
• Improve performance of others

Those who choose GCSE Physical Education will also acquire knowledge in the following areas:

• Health and Fitness
• Body Systems
• Principles of Training
• Physical Education in Schools
• Issues in Sport
• Role of Sponsorship and Media in Sport