Physical Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Welcome to the Ash Green School Physical Education Department.

The department at Ash Green School prides itself on offering a high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in physically demanding activities and an additional opportunity to participate in competitive sport. We provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Throughout our students’ time at Ash Green School students will have many opportunities to participate in activities that build character and help to embed values such as leadership, sportsmanship, fairness, and respect. Our goal is to give students further opportunities to pursue a lifelong passion for an element of sport and physical activity.

Ash Green School PE Department has seven dedicated members of staff; of which there are currently four male and three females, all of whom bring a wealth of sporting knowledge and experience to the department.

The physical education curriculum here at Ash Green School offers a comprehensive range of experiences to meet the needs of each student. ‘Traditional’ sports are complimented by a range of exciting new sports designed to excite and encourage all AGS students to get physically active. These activities are complimented by a range of physical activities that are offered through our extra-curricular provision.

We encourage all students to develop and improve their skill level irrespective of their abilities and to establish a positive self-esteem towards themselves as performer, coach and official. The department believes that sport and physical activity plays a major role in life and as such, encourages the students to follow a healthy and active lifestyle.

The PE department is a department where every student can progress and reach their potential, meaning that all students are given every opportunity to succeed both in and out of the classroom here at Ash Green School.

Students have access to a wide variety of extra-curricular activities that enhance and compliment their learning experiences in lessons. Many of our extra-curricular clubs are supported by fully qualified coaches from outside AGS, linking our school to a number of local sports clubs at which our students can go and continue their sporting journey outside of the school environment. We also encourage our non-PE staff, Sports Leaders and 6th Form Students to take an active role in leading and supporting extra-curricular clubs.

So, come get involved in sport here at Ash Green School – you won’t regret it!

BTEC Level 3 Sport Extended Certificate

Specification: Edexcel
Qualification: BTEC

Units you will study:
Anatomy and Physiology [Exam], 1, Year 12
Fitness Training and Programming for Health Sport and Well-being, 2, Year 13
Professional Development in the Sports Industry, 3, Year 12
Sports Leadership, 4, Year 13

Skills you will need:

• A good work ethic
• Have an active interest in Sport, Exercise and Fitness
• Be confident at working individually and part of a team
• Be Ready to learn about THEORETICAL parts of Sport in the classroom
• Be able to meet deadlines
• Be willing to work outside of lessons to build your sporting C.V
• Be willing to help the PE department with fixtures and training sessions

Skills you will gain:

• An in depth understanding of the human body and how it responds to sports performance, deepening your knowledge of sports physiology
• Ability to plan a 6 week training programme building the fitness of an individual
• Understanding of the Sports Industry and the career pathways you may want to take
• Confidence in leading large and small groups in a variety of different sports
• A knowledge and understanding of how to plan a six week training programme including how diet and different types of exercise can aid performance