Physical Education – Williamwood High School

Welcome to the Faculty of Physical Education.

We create an ethos of participation, inclusion and encouragement and are passionate about providing opportunities for all young people to be involved in sport and physical activity. At Williamwood we offer a range of extra-curricular clubs to both our pupils and cluster primaries and love to see our facilities filled with faces of excitement and enjoyment. Senior pupils continue to be role models for younger year groups. Our Pupil of the Block, Colours and House system provides us with opportunities to recognise the achievement of our pupils performing at all levels, which we make sure we celebrate loudly and proudly! Within the senior phase we offer varying pathways from Higher and Advanced Higher PE, Sports Development and SFA Refereeing with our uptake and attainment being amongst the strongest in the authority.

“I love PE, we have so many opportunities to play all of the sports that I love.”

“I have learned so many skills in PE that will help me to succeed after I leave high school.”

Curricular Choice / Course Information

S3 National

S3 National

We offer our S3 National course to all young people who aim to further develop their knowledge of PE. In this course pupils will look at the Cycle of Analysis of the 4 factors (Physical, Mental, Social and Emotional) throughout a variety of sports. The S3 National 5 Course pupils will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in the SQA National 5 course.

S4 National

The course consists of 24 SCQF credit points which includes time for preparation for course assessment. This course is split into 2 components: Performance and a Portfolio which both represent 50% of each pupils’ total mark.

The National 5 Physical Education course enables candidates to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to perform effectively in a range of physical activities, and enhance their physical wellbeing. Candidates work both independently and co-operatively to develop thinking and interpersonal skills. This makes physical education an ideal platform for developing confidence, resilience, responsibility and the ability to work with others. Experiential learning activities encourage candidates to develop an understanding of the benefits of participation in physical activities to their mental, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing.

The course aims to enable candidates to:

develop the ability to safely perform a comprehensive range of movement and performance skills
understand factors that impact on personal performance in physical activities
build capacity to perform effectively and develop approaches to enhance personal performance
monitor, record and evaluate performance development

Higher

Higher

The course consists of 24 SCQF credit points which includes time for preparation for course assessment. This course is split into 2 components, Performance and a 2 hour 30mins final exam (50 Marks) which both represent 50% of a pupil’s total mark.

This course gives candidates the opportunity to develop and enhance their movement and performance skills. They develop knowledge and understanding and apply this to the analysis and evaluation of performance in physical activities. Candidates develop their thinking skills through planning, problem solving and analysing performance.

The course enables candidates to:

develop a broad and comprehensive range of complex movement and performance skills, and demonstrate them safely and effectively across a range of challenging context;
select and apply skills and make informed decisions to effectively perform in physical activities;
analyse mental, emotional, social and physical factors that impact on performance;
understand how skills, techniques and strategies combine to produce an effective performance;
analyse and evaluate performance.

Advanced Higher

Advanced Higher

This course consists of 32 SCQF credit points, which includes time for preparation for course assessment. The Advanced Higher Course is split into 2 components, a project and practical performance that are worth 70% and 30% respectively of a pupils overall grade.

This course gives candidates the opportunity to further extend and develop their complex movement and performance skills. They develop knowledge and understanding and apply this to the analysis and evaluation of performance in challenging and/or demanding physical activity contexts. Candidates develop their thinking skills through planning, problem solving, analysing and evaluating performance, and the performance development process. Candidates develop their independence and take responsibility for their own learning. They work co-operatively as they apply higher-order thinking skills, including research, analysis, evaluation and decision-making skills, to develop personal, group or team performances.

This course aims to:

develop a broad and comprehensive range of complex movement and performance skills, and demonstrate them safely and effectively in a challenging context
select and apply skills by making informed decisions in a physical activity
understand how skills, techniques and strategies combine to produce an effective performance
investigate the impact of mental, emotional, social and physical factors on performance and the process of performance development
understand and apply approaches to develop performance

Sports Development

Sports Development

The National Progression Award (NPA) in Sports Development will develop your knowledge and skills required for coaching young people – Planning, Implementing and Evaluating.

The course takes a practical approach and you will have the opportunity to take part in all aspects of coaching and playing various sports both indoor and outdoor. This will also include a 6 week placement in one our local primary schools (during your Sports Development periods) that will involve the planning and delivering of Physical Education to a Primary 7 or S1 class.

Refereeing Course

Refereeing Course

The SQA Referee Development Award, SCQF Level 7 Advanced Higher Qualification, provides an opportunity for secondary school pupils to become involved in refereeing and broaden their football knowledge.

The award, run in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Specsavers, is a core part of the Scottish FA Referee Operations department’s strategy to encourage and increase participation in refereeing.

There are two units:

Level 1: Laws of the Game – This is mainly theoretical, and focuses on identifying and interpreting the laws.

Level 2: Practical Refereeing – This requires pupils to apply theoretical knowledge to interpret situations, and includes a fitness component, report writing, and the opportunity to referee a match.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to join their local Referees’ Association and start a career in refereeing. This is a great opportunity for candidates to keep physically active, be involved in football and generate additional income.

Success and Achievement

Department Events

Freshers Fair
S1 pupils had an excellent afternoon exploring the extra-curricular activities on offer at the Williamwood freshers’ fair.

Well done to all S1-S3 pupils who competed in our first inter-house football and netball competition.

Family learning Event
The family learning event allows you to participate with your young person in activities that will give you an insight into the world of PE at Williamwood. In our lessons we focus on not just physical skills but also developing cognitive, social and emotional skills. You will have the opportunity to work with your young person to earn points for their house group by demonstrating a range of skills throughout the event.

Sports Deputes
Our Sports Deputes, Katie and Maddie (S6), attended the Young Ambassadors’ Conference at Hampden Park

Team News
Well done to our S1-S3 Ski Team who placed 3^rd at the SSSA Dual Slalom qualifier.

Congratulations to our Senior boys who are the new Scottish Champions for the Secondary Road Race. The rain didn’t stop but neither did the boys, who were determined to better last year’s performance.

Congratulations to our cricket team who won two games against Mearns Castle HS in the East Renfrewshire Indoor High School Cricket League!

Our basketball players enjoyed participating in the first East Renfrewshire Tournament of the year! The team had a blast and we look forward to hosting the next one which will feature a girl’s tournament as well as the usual open tournaments.

A huge well done to our junior and senior badminton team who competed at the East Renfrewshire Badminton Championships. The seniors finished the competition in 1^st place and the juniors played very well in each of their games.

Individual Achievements

A huge well done to Louisa (S6) who competed for Scotland in the World Junior Women’s Team Squash Championships (Under 19’s) held in Melbourne Australia from 18^th-29^th July. Louisa was instrumental to the team coming 10^th, winning the deciding match vs Singapore 3-2.

Congratulations to Louisa (S6) who competed in the British Junior Championships in Sheffield and came 3^rd in the in the Girls under 17 Squash.

Congratulations to Sofia (S6) for winning two gold medals with the Under 19’s Team GB Rowing Team! Beating 16 other countries, she hopes to match this year’s success in Amsterdam by competing in Canada next year. Good luck Sofia, we are all cheering for you.

A huge congratulations to Tom (S5) who has signed a professional contract with Celtic FC.

Congratulations to Brooke and Emily (S5) who were selected to represent Scotland in England Netball’s Under 15’s National Academies Tournament.

Congratulations to Craig (S6) who placed in the Alex Naylor Memorial race at Shettleston Harriers.

A huge congratulations to Erin (S5) who was crowned British Champion at the National Youth Omnium Finals held at the Olympic Park Velodrome in London in a field of the top 24 Under 16 girls from the UK.

Congratulations to Henry (S5) for achieving first place in the Scottish Schools Snowsports Association Slopestyle Regionals.

A huge congratulations to Lucas (S3) who was crowned the 2009 Schoolboy 60kg Champion of Scotland in a recent boxing competition at Ravenscraig Sports Complex.

Well done to all of our pupils who represented Williamwood at the Scottish Schools Swimming Competition. Medals, PBs and great competition made for a fantastic day overall.

Active Girls Day

We celebrated women in sport in the PE Department by organising a UV dodgeball tournament for our S3 pupils. It was great to see all of the girls physically active through an alternative activity.

Skills for Life, Learning and work

Throughout PE a variety of life long and life wide skills are developed such as:

Communication Skills
Motivational Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Decision Making
Creativity
Focus and Concentration
Confidence and Self-esteem
Determination and Resilience
Responsibility and Leadership
Respect and Tolerance

Careers

Career Pathways

Sports science
PE teacher
Physiotherapist
Professional sportsperson
Sports coach/consultant
Sports policy at local and national level.
Diet and fitness instructor.
Personal trainer.

‘Over a period of twenty five years, 1500 students from Williamwood High School are now successfully working in the creative arts and design industries’ Mabel Halliday

There is an ever-widening opportunity for your child to pursue a rewarding career in the creative arts and design industries. The department has forged important links with Art and Design Schools, Universities and Colleges across Scotland as well as creative industry courses, which are offered across the UK. We have been hugely successful in finding positive career pathways for our learners in Scotland and further afield. We have strong professional relationships with our alumni, who work closely with us to develop the ethos of the department. We are committed to examining the means by which art and design work is made – the rich array of styles, methods and materials that artists and designers have used as well as the subjects, ideas and issues that are successfully articulated by art and design. We provide a dynamic and vibrant environment to allow for diversity in thinking, opinion and ideas and are placing creativity at the centre of our departmental policy. No matter what career you choose, those who can research, create, present and communicate in a way that is intellectually innovative will excel. Art and Design enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills and develops lateral thinking, skills that are highly desirable in all careers.

Examples of former pupil Destinations:
Architects, Interior Designers, Fine Art Photographers, Jewellery Designers, Owner of own fashion company, Automotive designers- Landover Jaguar, Graduates of the London School of Architecture, Creative art tutorial positions, Art and Design Educators, Gallery owner/curators, website designers, trainers/sportswear manufacturers, Sculptors, tattoo artists.

Opportunities:
Kelvingrove Schools Drawing Competition, ‘Maths Inside’ Photography competition, five lunchtime clubs, Leaders of Learning (LOL’s). Newsletter Producer, and Young Creative Competition over a number of categories.

Partnerships:

The Glasgow School of Art
University of West of Scotland
Glasgow University
Street Level Gallery
Studio 261
The Richmond Foundation (Dementia Outreach)
Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Jupiter Artland
Houlet Studio – Architecture and Interior Design Company
Hawkins Brown – Architecture – The London School of Architects