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Why study PE at Newbattle High?

Keeping fit and healthy allows every child to have a happy and fulfilling life in school, and lets you burn energy, have great fun and meet many new people from different groups.

Our excellent facilities, and well-trained and motivated staff can help you to achieve your sporting potential - whether that is a gentle workout, or playing for Scotland. In S4-6 you then have the chance to sit the Practical and Theory exams leading to Standard Grade General/Credit, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 or Higher PE. We also run the new Intermediate 2 Sport & Recreation course where you learn the skills of working in Sport & Leisure.

PE in S1

The new Astroturf pitches and the PE department In S1 you will have 2 hours of PE per week as part of your curriculum. This will include:

Indoor: Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Badminton, Short Tennis, Fitness
Pool: Swimming skills and water confidence
Outdoor: Hockey, Rugby, Football
Creative: Dance, Trampoline
Summer: Athletics, Cricket, Rounders
Local Environment: Four local guided walks lasting 30-45 minutes

PE in S2 and beyond: Peak Performance

S2 Students at the Football Academy All S2 pupils have one hour of compulsory PE per week plus one hour of Peak Performance in which they can choose to participate in either the Basketball Academy, Dance Academy, Football Academy or Rugby Academy. As of 2007, pupils can choose to continue their progress in these academies in S3 and S4 by choosing a three-period a week option leading to an Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 2 award. For full details, see the PE Academies page in the S3 Coursing Handbook.

Standard Grade PE

For full details, see the Standard Grade PE page in the S3 Coursing Handbook

This two-tier course has been developed for pupils who wish to increase their knowledge of, and participation in the various aspects of Physical Education. If you would like to be able to make more varied and enjoyable uses of leisure time, or if you are considering a career in the sport and leisure industry, then PE is the course for you.

What is involved?

Practical Performance - This course comprises five practical subjects:- swimming, basketball, badminton, gymnastics and hockey or football, as well as a study of fitness. Assessment is continuous throughout the course.

Evaluation - By looking at performance and video recordings of themselves, and others, pupils will learn to analyse and assess strengths and weaknesses, and to improve their own and others' performances. This will be formally examined at the end of the course.
Remember that here is now a pathway to Higher and Intermediate Levels in P.E. in S5 and S6.
Knowledge and Understanding - At the end of the course there will be a formal examination, which will test the pupils' understanding of the principals of movement, and their knowledge of the theory of the subjects they have covered.

Other requirements

When considering this course, it is important to remember:

The PE Studies Course, combined with the core PE programme, involves six periods per week. This means that participants require a good level of fitness, as well as a great deal of interest and enthusiasm.
A regular supply of suitable kit is essential.

PE in S5 and S6

For full details, see the PE page in the S5/S6 Coursing Handbook

In S5 and S6, Physical Education can be studied at Intermediate 2 and Higher levels.

The Dance Academy Those seeking a career in sport and leisure can also take our Sport and Recreation Intermediate 2 course. This course works through four modules designed to build the knowledge, skills and confidence of the Learner. The course involves:

running a sports centre
coaching P7/S1 students
job application skills
and running fitness courses

all under supervision of PE staff.

Senior students can also choose to select two hours of recreational PE ("core PE") per week.

After-school Sport Clubs

The school has a huge choice of lunchtime and after school Sports clubs, in sports including Basketball, Football, Rugby, Dance, Swimming and many more. Ask your PE staff for details or watch the Noticeboards for details. View the timetable here.