Physical Education
Staff
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Mr D Rennie – BA (Hons.) P.G.C.E./ Head of Department
Mr R Clarke - BSc (Hons.) P.G.C.E
Mrs L Bradley – BA (Hons) P.G.C.E
Mrs S Pauley – BSc (Hons) P.G.C.E
Aims
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The PE department at Omagh High School aims to:
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Deliver the programme of study for PE whilst working towards pupils’ ability to plan, perform and evaluate in PE as set out in the Northern Ireland curriculum.
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Promote in each pupil a love of, interest in and knowledge of physical activity.
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Contribute to the physical development of each pupil through the promotion of skill acquisition and competence in a range of physical activities, such as: netball, hockey, football, rugby, basketball, gymnastics, athletics, cross country, swimming, tennis. Other physical activities are also included throughout the year.
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Many of these activities are further developed through extra-curricular clubs, and pupils also have an opportunity to be selected to represent the school in various sports teams through inter-school competitions.
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The PE department also offers G.C.S.E Physical Education as an option in year 11 &12. It comprises of both practical and theoretical elements of Physical Education. Pupils can then progress in Years 13 and 14 to study BTEC Level 3 in Sport.
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Resources
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​Assembly hall, Sports hall, Football pitches, Rugby pitches, Astro Turf hockey pitch, Multi Sports Courts, Long jump pit, Shot Putt area, Discus area and Athletics track in summer term.
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GCSE Physical Education
Please watch the video to find out what GCSE GCSE Physical Education entails.