Sports Day - July 10th 2009
Newport Stadium.

5 x 60, Extra-Curricular Programme.

There are currently many activities for all ages, ranging from mountain biking, climbing or even dodge ball. Everyone is welcome. For information see our 5x60 officer Adelle Taylor for details or a member of the P.E. Department.

Sports Awards.

The current holder of the Sports Person of the Year is Daniel Chesworth for his excellent performances representing Wales in athletics.
The previous holder was Imran Hussain who represented England in cricket and was the highest wicket-taker in the series against Australia.

Physical Education Department.

Courses.

GCSE PE.

The course includes theoretical elements, mainly based around anatomy and physiological principles. This element is worth 40%. The practical element is worth 60% and students are expected to be assessed in at least four physical activities. In one of the practical areas students will be expected to produce a written piece of coursework entitled "Personal Exercise Plan", this is currently worth 10% of the overall practical mark. In recent years our students have performed extremely well producing excellent grades.

AS & A2

This course is similar in structure to the GCSE, in that there are assessed theoretical and practical elements. At AS level the theory elements are worth 60% and the practical elements 40%. When a students carries these over to the A2 course they are worth 30% and 20% respectively. A student will study three theoretical areas and two practical. At A2 the theory paper is worth 35% and practical 15% (giving 50%) which is then added to the carried over AS marks which are also 50%. It is a well balanced and enjoyable course which prepares students for the study of sport or P.E. at university or college.

BTEC Sport Level 2 (Certificate).

BTEC qualifications are designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of sectors. They have been developed to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to prepare learners for employment and/or to provide career development opportunities for those already in work.
The BTEC Firsts in Sport have been developed to focus on:

• Education and training for those working in the sport sector;
• Provide opportunities for learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the sport sector or to progress to further qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Sport and Sport and Exercise Sciences.
• Providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes, essential for successful performance in working life.

The course is 100% coursework with no examination required. The course involves the student successfully completing coursework for three units of work:

• The Body in Sport
• Health, Safety and Injury in Sport
• Practical Sport

This course is assessed on a Pass, Merit or Distinction basis. In the last few years the course has proved to be a success with students, with 70% achieving a Pass or Merit grade.

Outdoor Adventurous Activities.

Outdoor adventurous activities form part of the City Venues Programme which is open to pupils from all schools across Newport. It is an enrichment course set up by Miss K. Morgan, which offers pupils the opportunity to take part in, and gain qualifications in a variety of activities.

Activities include:

• Mountain Biking - pupils will receive a certificate of competence from the British Cycle Federation.
• Skiing -pupils will gain the sports Wales *Awards
• Canoeing - pupils will gain the British Canoe Federation *Awards
• Raft Building
• Climbing
• Archery
• N.A.R.S. Lifeguard - This is a nationally recognised qualification which enables those who pass to work as a lifeguard.