United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 9 Physical Education
This course transitions Year 9 students from foundational skill execution to advanced tactical application and holistic health management. Students develop leadership qualities through officiating and coaching while deepening their understanding of physiological responses to exercise and mental wellbeing.
Tactical Mastery in Team Games
Students analyze and apply complex offensive and defensive strategies in high paced invasive games like rugby, netball, and football.
Understanding the transition between man to man marking and zonal defense systems in various team contexts.
Focusing on the speed of thought and movement required to turn defense into attack effectively.
Developing leadership and authority by taking on the role of the referee or umpire during competitive play.
The Science of Physical Performance
An exploration of how the human body responds to different training stimulus and the mechanics of movement.
Identifying the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and how they relate to sporting performance.
Applying the concepts of specificity, progression, and overload to personal fitness planning.
Developing explosive strength through specialized jumping and bounding exercises.
Aesthetic Movement and Composition
Focusing on creativity, precision, and expression through gymnastics and contemporary dance.
Linking complex maneuvers with fluid transitions to create a cohesive performance.
Working collaboratively to perform movements in unison or canon.
Evaluating the technical and aesthetic merits of professional and peer performances.
Individual Excellence and Athletics
Refining technique in track and field events while focusing on personal bests and self-regulation.
Analyzing the biomechanics of the drive phase and maximum velocity sprinting.
Mastering the technical phases of the shot put, javelin, and long jump.
Developing an internal clock to manage energy expenditure over longer distances.
Striking and Fielding Intelligence
Advanced gameplay in cricket, rounders, and softball, focusing on field placement and batting variety.
Learning how to manipulate the field to pressure the batter and prevent scoring.
Developing a range of shots to exploit gaps in the defensive field.
Improving the speed of the 'back-up' and the accuracy of the return throw.
Holistic Health and Lifelong Wellness
Understanding the intersection of nutrition, mental health, and physical activity for long term wellbeing.
Analyzing macronutrient requirements for different types of physical activity.
Exploring the role of exercise in stress management and emotional regulation.
Understanding the restorative power of sleep and the signs of physical burnout.