United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 11 Physical Education
A comprehensive physical education course designed to refine advanced sporting techniques and develop long term health literacy. Students evaluate physiological responses to exercise and master complex tactical strategies for competitive and recreational environments.
Optimising Physical Performance
Exploration of the physiological systems and training principles required to enhance athletic output.
Analysing how specificity, progression, and overload are applied to seasonal training cycles.
Examining the aerobic and anaerobic pathways and their dominance in different sporting activities.
Using technology to monitor heart rate, recovery, and work rate during physical activity.
Strategic Mastery in Team Sports
Focusing on advanced tactical play and decision making in high pressure competitive scenarios.
Studying zonal versus man to man marking and the speed of transition from attack to defence.
Developing choreographed plays and unconventional attacking strategies to break down disciplined defences.
Analysing the impact of captaincy and collective responsibility on team cohesion and performance.
Sports Psychology and Mental Resilience
Investigating the psychological factors that influence performance and the techniques used to manage stress.
Understanding the relationship between arousal levels and performance using the Inverted U Theory.
Applying SMART goals and investigating intrinsic versus extrinsic motivators in long term participation.
Practising cognitive techniques to improve motor skill acquisition and confidence.
Nutrition, Health, and Recovery
Evaluating the impact of diet and lifestyle choices on athletic performance and general wellbeing.
Analysing the specific roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in an athlete's diet.
Studying the effects of dehydration on cognitive and physical performance during prolonged exercise.
Investigating the role of sleep hygiene and active recovery techniques in physiological restoration.
Socio-Cultural Issues in Sport
Examining the broader impact of sport on society, including ethics, commercialisation, and inclusivity.
Discussing the use of performance enhancing drugs and the pressure to win at all costs.
Analysing how gender, socio-economic status, and ethnicity affect access to physical activity.
Evaluating the relationship between sports organisations, sponsors, and global media outlets.
Lifelong Physical Literacy
Preparing students for independent health management and diverse physical activities beyond school.
Exploring non traditional sports such as yoga, climbing, or trail running for long term engagement.
Synthesising knowledge to create a self directed fitness plan based on personal health goals.
Critically evaluating fitness trends, supplements, and health claims in the wellness industry.