PE, Sport and Dance
RESULTS
Our faculty offers an excellent provision from teachers who are passionate and enthusiastic about PE, Sport and Dance. Our mission is to support every student to enable them to achieve the best they can. In August 2022, 72% of our BTEC Sport Students in KS4 achieved a Distinction* – Merit, with 51% achieving Distinction/ Distinction*. In addition, 100% of our BTEC Performing Arts (Dance and Drama) students achieved Distinction* – Merit, with 70% achieving Distinction/ Distinction*. 100% of students in KS5 Uniformed protective services and Sport achieved a Distinction*/ Distinction. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality PE, Sport and Dance provision and ensure that students are well supported to achieve their potential.
WHY TAKE PE?
At Camborne Science and International Academy, we aim to realise every student’s potential with a commitment to participation and performance. The faculty of PE, Sport & Dance has a commitment to both curricular and co-curricular activities that will help motivate, stretch and provide students with opportunities to raise their own self-esteem and contribute to raising the profile of CSIA within the wider community. Physical Education, Sport and Dance have a unique contribution to make the overall development of the students in terms of personal, social, emotional and physical attributes. Students experience a Physical Education and Dance Curriculum which continually stresses the true value of sporting involvement and physical activity.
- In developing positive attitudes, encouraging a sense of responsibility to oneself and others as individuals, whilst generating a sense of fairness, honest involvement and good behaviour, as well as working as part of a team.
- In ensuring safe participation, recognising and following relevant rules, laws, codes, etiquette and safety procedures for different activities.
- In promoting health and positive lifestyles through artistic expression and physical activity, this being of importance at all levels of ability.
KEY STAGE 3
Core PE is compulsory for all students. The lessons provided are two, one hundred minute lessons of PE per fortnight. Throughout the year, the pupils will study units of work; that include a range of different sports and activities; that develop broad and balanced foundation skills from which high performance can be built upon. These sports and activities include Invasion Games, Striking & Fielding Activities, Net and Wall Games, Outdoor Adventures, Problem Solving, Fitness and Athletics. They provide a medium through which students develop interpersonal skills that prepare them for healthy and successful lives. Wherever possible, direct links to the community are formed. There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of PE. Pupils need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding.
In addition to Core PE, Performing Arts is offered as a seventy five minute lesson per fortnight. Students study four units of work throughout each year group that include both Dance and Drama content. Each of these units encourage students to develop their own ideas creatively, using the skills and ideas taught within the lesson and create short performances to showcase their skills. Students also get the opportunity to watch and analyse professional works learning about a range of styles that are then practically explored.
KEY STAGE 4
GCSE
We have now introduced the option of selecting GCSE Physical Education as an option when in year 10. This GCSE aims to do the following:
- Be inspired, motivated and challenged, and enable them to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career pathways
- Develop knowledge, understanding, skills and values to develop and maintain their performance in physical activities and understand the benefits to health, fitness and well-being
- Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance
- Understand how the physiological and psychological state affects performance in physical activity and sport
- Perform effectively in different physical activities by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas
- Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance in physical activity and sport
- Understand the contribution which physical activity and sport make to health, fitness and well-being
- Understand key socio-cultural influences which can affect people’s involvement in physical activity and sport.
The course includes three units:
- The human body and movement in physical activity and sport (written exam, 30% of GCSE)
- Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport (written exam, 30% of GCSE)
- Practical performance in physical activity and sport (practical performance in three sports and a written coursework, 40% of GCSE)
There is an expectation that each student has an interest in sport and physical education and performs in at least one sport outside of school to a high level. Furthermore, it may be advisable for students to attend Co-curricular practices in sports where they need to develop their performance to reach the expected level. You do not need to be organised and prepared to work hard to meet deadlines.
KS4 BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Sport
This vocational course is aimed at young people seeking a career in the Sports industry. This qualification is worth the equivalent of one GCSE. The qualification aims to do the following:
- Develop candidates’ knowledge and understanding of participation and the barriers in sport
- Develop candidates’ skills knowledge and understanding that is directly relevant to employment situation
- Develop ability to work effectively in a sports context considering their own skills and practices in specific sports
- Demonstrate skills, knowledge, and understanding of sports principles and the practicalities of delivering sports opportunities to others.
The course is modular and students currently study the following units/modules:
- Preparing participants to take part in sport and physical activity (coursework)
- Taking part and improving other participants sporting performance (coursework)
- Developing fitness to improve other participants performance in sport and physical activity (exam)
This course is predominantly coursework based and delivered through a combination of classroom-based lessons and lessons delivered through practical activities.
KS4 BTEC Level 2 Award in Performing Arts (Dance)
This vocational course is aimed at young people seeking a career in the Performance industry. This qualification is worth the equivalent of one GCSE. The qualification aims to do the following:
- Develop candidates’ knowledge and understanding of a range of dance styles
- Develop candidates’ skills knowledge and understanding that is directly relevant to the employment sector
- Develop ability to work effectively in a performance context whilst exploring a range of roles and responsibilities within the Performing Arts sector.
- Demonstrate the ability to direct a performance to execute in front of a live audience
The course is modular and students currently study the following units/modules:
- Component 1 – Exploring the Performing Arts
- Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts
- Component 3 – Responding to a Brief
This course is predominantly coursework based and delivered through a combination of classroom-based lessons and lessons delivered through practical activities in the Dance Studio.
KS4 BTEC Level 2 Award in Performing Arts (Drama)
This vocational course is aimed at young people seeking a career in the Performance industry. This qualification is worth the equivalent of one GCSE. The qualification aims to do the following:
- Develop candidates’ knowledge and understanding of a range of acting styles
- Develop candidates’ skills knowledge and understanding that is directly relevant to the employment sector
- Develop ability to work effectively in a performance context whilst exploring a range of roles and responsibilities within the Performing Arts sector.
- Demonstrate the ability to direct a performance to execute in front of a live audience
The course is modular and students currently study the following units/modules:
- Component 1 – Exploring the Performing Arts
- Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts
- Component 3 – Responding to a Brief
This course is predominantly coursework based and delivered through a combination of classroom-based lessons and lessons delivered through practical activities in the Drama Studio.
THE VI FORM ACADEMY
We provide a comprehensive sports offer for our VI Form students that include VI Form Enrichment, Sports Academies and traditional academic vocational courses. Our Sports Academies are available every Wednesday afternoon (200 minutes per fortnight) and currently include Football, Rugby and Netball Academies. In addition, the VI Form enrichment programme offers a range of sports activities both before and after School, as well as periods during the School Day.
BTEC LEVEL 3 in Sport
This qualification allows students to select the level of qualification required. Equivalent to an A level or 2 A levels respectively, the delivery and assessment are more vocational in nature; however, there is an exam in each of the courses which is externally marked by BTEC. Units studied include: Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Performing, Professional Development in the Sports Industry, Practical Sports Performer, Skill Acquisition, Sports Leadership. Sport Coaching, Application of Fitness Testing, Sport Event Organisation and Investigating a Business. Students taking this qualification get the opportunity to work with lower years and primary students to develop their leadership and communication skills whilst being role models for the next generation of students.
BTEC LEVEL 3 Uniformed Protective Services
The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and provides a coherent introduction to the uniformed protective services sector. It is designed to be taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications as one-third of a typical two-year, full-time study programme. The qualification gives learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare them for further study or training. Everyone taking this qualification will study two mandatory units: Unit2:Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services and Unit5: Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services.
BTEC LEVEL 3 in Performing Arts (Dance and/or Drama)
This qualification is equivalent to an A Level. The delivery and assessment are more vocational in nature; however, there is are two units that are externally marked by BTEC. This course gives students the opportunity to develop their performance and either directing or choreography skills in a range of different genres. Students have four units to complete two that are coursework based and develop a range of techniques and two that are set by BTEC. There are performance opportunities throughout the two years as well as school productions to get involved with.
CO-CURRICULAR
Co-curricular activities play an important part in Camborne Science and International Academy life and as a faculty; we run an extensive co-curricular programme. Please see the clubs timetables for up to date term-by-term information. We have Community links with a range of clubs including; Camborne Rugby Club, Camborne Bowls Club, Duchy Cross Fit and Cornwall Taekwondo Club; just to mention a few. In addition, we have developed the CSIA Talented Athlete Pathway, which provides our talented sports students with opportunities to further develop their skills and fitness levels through a comprehensive programme of co-curricular opportunities and training. Students are able to apply for this programme yearly and are offered regular support and guidance to allow them to achieve their full potential within their chosen sports.
CAREERS
Our courses will prepare students for university courses in PE, Sport and Dance or within their respective industries. We have had students who have progress onto the following courses BEd Secondary Education with QTS, BA in Sport and Physical Education, BA in Sports Development and Coaching, BA in Dance Studies; just to name a few.
