PE and Sports

PE – CURRICULUM INTRODUCTION STATEMENT OF INTENT

Physical Education and Sport is fundamental to the development of young people. At Helston Community College we recognise that there are many sports and activities available. Our aim is to help each individual find the pursuits, which they enjoy the most with the aim of continuing with a healthy active lifestyle.

We do this through developing ‘HCC PE’ for all students:

H = Health: Developing a physical, mental and social well-being. We help students gain an understanding and appreciation for how sport and physical activity can help promote healthy bodies and minds.

C = Challenge: Students can solve challenges through individual and team activities. They are presented with obstacles to overcome and are given support with finding solutions through practical activities.

C = Confident: Students are provided with the chance to fulfil a range of roles, including officiating and leading others, and can develop transferable skills such as communication and organisation.

P = Positive: Feeling good about learning. Students can develop effective relationships with their peers and teachers, and set good examples by being positive role models.

E = Endeavour: Students are encouraged to work hard to perform at a level at which they can achieve, whether that is within an aim of participation or seeking excellence on their performances.

A seven year learning journey of development is provided starting with introducing and nurturing students’ knowledge and experiences through a wide range of sports and activities. As students’ progress they are given additional leadership opportunities and responsibilities in order to promote and develop the wider skills and awareness required to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.

In addition to an extensive Core PE curriculum the college offers students the chance to gain qualifications such as BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Sport, and Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Award in Sports Science which are studied by Year 10 and 11 students. At Post 16 level students can complete the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Extracurricular sports clubs provide further opportunities for students to develop their interests in sports and physical activities within Helston Community College. Activities are provided during tutorial time, lunchtimes and after college. These include a combination of participation and competitive activities. This includes intra school competitions, such as Sports Day, and an extensive range of inter school fixtures and tournaments. Students are also encouraged to further their development within community sports clubs and through accessing regional training and competition activities.

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