COURSE: Sports Performance Introductory Statement This course builds on the work from S1 & 2 Physical Education and continues to add depth to the experiences and outcomes in a practical setting. Learners will be encouraged to take part in a variety of physical activities which will broaden their understanding of how their body works, how to identify their strengths / weaknesses and the approaches used to develop skills. Continual evaluation of their performance will allow learners to develop their skills & physical activities and identify future development needs. There will be regular opportunities within the course for pupils to work together and develop their communication skills.
Aims & Objectives Progressing from S1 & S2, the general aim of the course will be to allow learners to:
� Improve, develop and refine practical skills through engagement in a programme of Physical Education with a focus on Mental, Emotional, Social & Physical factors.
� Improve knowledge and understanding associated with a wide range of physical activities. � Continue to develop communication skills and ability to work with others. � Continually monitor and evaluate own performance and set targets that lead to
Improvement As far as possible, the focus of the work will be heavily based and personalised towards the pupil and the choices they make.
Course Content
The course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in S1 & 2 from Physical Education. � Developing movement skills, competencies and concepts � Improving physical fitness through the completion of a fitness programme � Working with others to co-operate and compete in a variety of activities � Investigating Mental, Emotional, Social & Physical Factors Impacting on Performance � Presenting personal learning plans that allow them to monitor their progress � Evaluate their performance through use of technology & working with others
Skills Developed in line with SQA Skills framework: Skills for Learning, Life, and Work.
� Health & Wellbeing – Mental, Emotional, Social & Physical skill development � Thinking skills – Remembering, understanding, applying, analysing, evaluating and creating skills. � Employability & Enterprise – Working with others to take responsibility for own role, analyse performance, listen, encourage, evaluate self and others. Using ICT � Problem solving – Identifying problems, testing and evaluating performance, using results to identify next steps � Literacy – Listening & talking, reading & writing and presenting findings � Numeracy – Calculating, measuring and information handling. Data analysis & understanding results
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