Core Physical Education (Non-Examined)

Exam Board & Specification: Non-Examined

Subject Lead Contact:

Mrs L Levy

What will students study at Key Stage 4?

Year 10: Core PE promotes fitness, teamwork and leadership across a range of activities. Students experience roles such as coaching, officiating and organising sport to build confidence and healthy habits.

Year 11: Focus shifts to lifelong participation and personal training plans, refining leadership/officiating skills and applying safe, effective exercise principles for wellbeing beyond school.

What do assessments test?

• Non‑examined programme building participation, performance improvement, leadership and healthy, active lifestyles

What are the expectations of my child in this subject?

Bring full equipment, participate actively, complete homework on time, and use retrieval practice and past questions regularly. Keep notes organised and act on feedback promptly.

What should my child do if they feel they are struggling in this subject?

Speak to the teacher early, identify specific topics/skills to target, attend clinics/interventions, and use recommended resources (knowledge organisers, revision platforms, model answers).

How can I best support my child in this subject?

Discuss progress, help plan short and frequent study sessions, encourage targeted practice ahead of assessments, and ensure use of department‑recommended resources and past papers.