During Key Stage 3 students at Dubai College will have two 50 minute lessons per week. With an emphasis on Physical Literacy, including building the fundamental movement skills, developing teamwork, building strong and healthy bodies and fostering a life-long enjoyment of sport. Students will take part in a variety of activities such as aquatics, athletics, basketball, dance football, gymnastics, netball, physical literacy, rounders, rugby, table tennis and many more. Students will be assessed in their skills and aspects of the components of fitness as well as each sport and be given guidance and targets for improvement.

Core Games:

Key Stage 4 Games offers our students at Year 10 and 11, 3 lessons including a double and a single period. We offer a wider number of physical activities in order to encourage the students to diversify their understanding and experiences of exercise. At this stage, students are offered a greater freedom to tailor their curriculum to their specific individual requirements.

For those at ‘performance level’, the double sessions allow coaches to work primarily with squads, as well as strength and conditioning to maximise their input and allowing for greater skill and tactical development in each sport.

The course followed for GCSE is EDEXCEL and runs over two years. There are four areas of assessment;

Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems

Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes

36% of the qualification, 90 marks

Content overview

• Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology
• Topic 2: Movement analysis
• Topic 3: Physical training
• Topic 4: Use of data

Component 2: Health and Performance

Written examination: 1 hour and 15 minutes

24% of the qualification, 70 marks

Content overview

• Topic 1: Health, fitness and well-being
• Topic 2: Sport psychology
• Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences
• Topic 4: Use of data

Component 3: Practical Performance

Non-examined assessment: internally marked and externally moderated

30% of the qualification, 105 marks (35 marks per activity)

Content overview

• Skills during individual and team activities
• General performance skills

Assessment overview

The assessment consists of students completing three physical activities from a set list.

• One must be a team activity.
• One must be an individual activity.
• The final activity can be a free choice.

Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme (PEP)

Non-examined assessment: internally marked and externally moderated

10% of the qualification, 20 marks

Content overview

• Aim and planning analysis
• Carrying out and monitoring the PEP
• Evaluation of the PEP

Core Games:  Sixth Form Games

Every student in the Sixth Form will take part in Sixth Form Games which facilitates an opportunity for students to take part in physical activities and helps form the basis of a healthy and active lifestyle. Each student receives a double lesson per week and students are able to train as part of their ‘performance squads’ or take part in their preferred recreational activities from our extensive and rich curriculum.

The A level course followed is AQA and runs over two years. There are seven theory components along with practical performance and coursework.

Subject content

1. Applied anatomy and physiology
2. Skill acquisition
3. Sport and society
4. Exercise physiology
5. Biomechanical movement
6. Sport psychology
7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

Assessments

The new syllabus covers a much greater variety of topics and areas within Sport and Physical Education. The specification can lead to higher education study in areas such as Sports Science and Physiotherapy. It can also be useful when looking at some of the newer course areas such as Sports Management and Marketing. The scientific nature of the theory content leads to study in other areas and careers in the active leisure industry. Students' existing interest in sport will be enhanced and the students will further develop their understanding of the 'Science of Sport'. The representation of Sport in the Media will be analysed and the course will endeavour to look at society's ever changing influence.

What makes a good teacher at Dubai College?

Dedication to the students and going the extra mile, good sense of humour

What are you trying to encourage and instil in your students?

Our Philosophy of ‘Work Hard, Play Harder’

In your opinion, what makes Dubai College special?

Strong traditions and students who are willing to put in the extra effort

Who or what inspires you?

People who are humble yet go on to achieve magnificent things.

Tell us something not a lot of people know about you.

My furthest ever swimming race, is twice as far as my furthest ever running race!

What makes a good teacher at Dubai College?

Somebody that forms strong relationships with their students and shows them that they care about them as people. Somebody that has a good knowledge or experience of their subject, which can help empathise when required.

What are you trying to encourage and instil in your students?

The confidence to take on challenges and that with effort they are able to achieve progress in all walks of their lives.

In your opinion, what makes Dubai College special?

The breadth of activities and the teaching and coaching expertise available to take students to their next level.

Who or what inspires you?

Seeing students leave as developed versions of when they arrived.

Tell us something not a lot of people know about you.

Have dived in all 4 oceans.

What makes a good teacher at Dubai College?

Passionate, committed, knowledgeable and good fun.

What are you trying to encourage and instil in your students?

That hard work and resilience are the keys to success.

In your opinion, what makes Dubai College special?

A combination of the support staff, teachers and students working together to continue the traditions and values of the College.

Who or what inspires you?

Anyone who shows a high level of skill or knowledge in any subject.

Tell us something not a lot of people know about you.

I have received the last rites.

What makes a good teacher at Dubai College?

An enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about teaching their subject and inspiring their students.

What are you trying to encourage and instil in your students?

Never to be phased by new challenges and always try their best to succeed their goals.

In your opinion, what makes Dubai College special?

Teachers that are always happy to go the extra mile for all of their students.

Who or what inspires you?

I was really inspired by Jessica Ennis winning gold at the London 2012 Olympics. It was a great demonstration of how hard work and perseverance pays off.

Tell us something not a lot of people know about you

I had a season ticket at Blackburn Rovers for 8 years.