Physical Education

Mr. Dayne Massey – Director of Sport and Teacher of PE

Over the years, PE has become a popular subject as it is fundamentally designed to foster enjoyment and success in physically active pursuits. As a course, it provides our learners with the opportunity to pursue a range of physical activities, within which, they are then encouraged to develop an understanding and appreciation of the tactical, technical and physical principles of competition. e PE syllabus compliments a number of other IGCSEs such as the sciences, Psychology and Sociology. Con dence and competence across a range of skillsets are thoroughly developed through PE at Peponi.

Our lessons continue to be highly interactive with two practical lessons per fortnight, allowing pupils to engage in activities they would never otherwise experience in their own free time. We have seen a 100% pass rate throughout the years of o ering the course, and our 2022 cohort were no exception, achieving a number of A-A* grades.

Our A-level curriculum continues in the same fashion, with interactive practical and theory lessons. e course is split equally across the two years, with the AS syllabus contributing the rst 50% of the overall grade. Pupils study in greater depth from the IGCSE course and it supplements Biology and Psychology very well. e theoretical curriculum is split into three main parts; Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology and Social and Cultural Aspects. ese are all studied in both years but with a di erent focus from one year to the next. ey must also train and compete in two sports to their highest standard, along with being assessed in a written analysis of their personal develop programme for the AS level, and a verbal analysis of another performer, summating their theoretical knowledge across both years for the A level assessment. Our A-level cohort had some excellent grades with over 80% of the class achieving A*-C.