Physical Education

Why choose Physical Education?

The programme is designed to offer the pupils a choice of activities through a chosen pathway. The activities offered include but are not limited to Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Football, Table Tennis, Indoor Hockey, Netball and Volleyball.

During the programme, pupils are encouraged to:

• develop a healthy and positive attitude to exercise

• develop their performance skills across a wide range of activities

• develop their social skills through working with other people

• Physical education is seen as a very valuable part of the curriculum, where pupils have the opportunity to relax and enjoy activities, giving them the opportunity to develop their performance to a high level.

S1-S2

In our S1 and S2 Physical Education course, we are dedicated to providing an engaging and comprehensive educational experience that aligns with the Curriculum for Excellence (CFE) Experiences and Outcomes (E's and O's) while focusing on the Significant Aspects of Learning (SALs).

Our curriculum emphasizes the development of fundamental movement skills and a holistic understanding of health and well-being. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to engage in various physical activities, enabling them to achieve the following CFE E's and O's:

1. Physical Competence and Confidence

2. Physical and Mental Well-being

3. Personal and Social Responsibility

4. Leadership, Communication, and Evaluation

Mallaig High Schools approach to teaching S1 and S2 Physical Education incorporates the Significant Aspects of Learning (SALs) to ensure a well-rounded educational experience:

1. Physical Education and Physical Activity

2. Ethical and Cultural Awareness

3. Health and Well-being

We believe that through this engaging and inclusive Physical Education course, students will develop a strong foundation in physical literacy and a lifelong commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle.

S3-Pre National

In an effort to raise participation and attainment the Physical Education department is offering 2 different options for pupils making the transition from S2 to S3.

Option 1 – S3 PE Competitive Games

In this course pupils will take part in mostly team based competitive activities such as Basketball, Hockey/Shinty, Volleyball, Table Tennis and Handball. These activities may be subject to slight change due to timetabling restrictions. Pupils will also experience theoretical written work which will give them a basic understanding of some Nat 5 principles and coursework.

Option 2- S3 Elective PE – Aesthetics

This is similar to option 1 but with completely different activities. Pupils choosing Aesthetics will take part in Dance, Gymnastics, Trampolining and Netball as their core activities. Pupils choosing Option 2 will be keen to take part in this type of activity as opposed to the directly competitive team games as in Option 1.

National 5

The National 5 course consists of:

• Two one-off practical performance which is worth 50% of final grade.

• A portfolio of evidence which is worth 50% of final grade. This must be completed under exam conditions before it is sent to the SQA for external marking.

• All pupils must complete a Factors Impacting on Performance Unit which is internally assessed.

Higher

Pupils electing Higher Physical Education should not only have a high standard of performance but also has had a positive attitude towards completing written work throughout National 5 Physical Education.

Pupils will secure 50% of their final award by completing two graded special performances in activities. The remainder of the award is made up from their performance in their final extended written examination. It is imperative therefore that pupils understand that written work is a vital component of this course and that homework is issued on a weekly basis. Due to the demands on pupils written theory performance we do not recommend choosing to follow this course if you have struggled to complete written work at a National 5 level.