Welcome to the PE Department

Our ethos is one of activity, enjoyment and learning with a view to promoting lifelong participation in physical activity. We demand high standards from all our students and expect excellent levels of organisation, effort and behaviour. We produce outstanding teams in rugby, netball, basketball, hockey, football, rounders, athletics and cricket. We also believe and understand the importance of offering activities of a less competitive nature.

Kenilworth School and Sports College has a top range of sporting facilities these include:

In addition we have several large grass areas which accommodate 5 Rugby pitches, and 4 football pitches during the winter and spring terms, and 3 Rounders pitches, 2 cricket pitches and a 400m athletics track in the summer.

There are also several large playground areas around the school with basketball hoops and netball courts marked out for the pupils use at break times.

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3 incorporates Years 7, 8, and 9. During this time students mature tremendously both mentally and physically. The PE faculty recognizes that every student has their own individual needs and will adapt the groups and lessons to ensure that every student has a positive experience, in a supportive and challenging environment.

At Key Stage 3 we believe it is far too early in a student's development to pigeon hole them into certain sporting activities. Instead we give every student the same opportunities in lessons to participate in a wide range of sporting activities and experiences whatever their ability level. During this stage, pupils are taught knowledge, skills and understanding through four main areas of activity, these include games, dance, gymnastics, and athletic activities.

GCSE - Year 10 and 11

Key Stage 4 comprises years 10 and 11. During this time students participate in two hours of PE a week. As a result of the pupils' increased maturity, combined with the fact that they have experienced a wide range of opportunities during Key Stage 3, we believe that students can now make more informed choices and start to specialize in their preferred activity areas. As a result we allow students to opt into a range of activity blocks.

GCSE PE allows pupils to gain recognition for their sporting achievements as well as giving them the opportunity to study the influences sports have on the larger community and basic human physiology. In addition to this course pupils will also be given the opportunity to complete the Junior Sports Leaders award which develops sports leadership skills where pupils can show their knowledge and understanding through practical demonstrations rather than written work.