Senior School
National 4 and 5 Physical Education
- Pupils will learn to improve the 4 factors (mental, emotional, social and physical) through various approaches after gathering data on their own performances
- This course does not have an external examination
- The pupils complete a Portfolio which is worth 50% of your overall mark
- Performance also makes up 50% of your overall mark and will be on 2 activities
- This course is highly recommended if a pupil would like to choose Higher PE in S5/6
Higher Physical Education
- Pupils will learn to improve the 4 factors (mental, emotional, social and physical) through various approaches after gathering data on their own performances
- Pupils required to have National 5 PE, and preferably National 5 English
- SQA course with a written examination worth 50% of your overall mark
- A further 50% is currently internally marked, with each pupil being practically assessed on 2 different sporting activities
- The written element of the course is substantial with examples on understandingstandards.ork.uk
Advanced Higher Physical Education
- Pupils will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the cycle of analysis in an activity of their choice and one of the 4 factors (mental, emotional, social and physical)
- As well as being supported through the course, candidates will have to demonstrate the ability to work, study and research independently
- Pupils required to have Higher PE, and preferably Higher English
- SQA course involving a 5,000 word project worth 70% of your overall mark
- A further 30% is currently internally marked, with each pupil being practically assessed on one sporting activity
- The written element of the course is substantial with examples on understandingstandards.ork.uk
Sport & Recreation
- Provides a basis for progression into further education and training/employment in the sports and recreation sector
- Provides SCQF level 4 and 5 award
- Will enable pupils to develop the general and practical skills, knowledge and understanding and employability skills and attitudes needed in the sector
- Pupils will work under supervision in an appropriate sport and recreation environment, but will be expected to become actively involved with customers and operational staff
- 4 units of work which will be internally assessed
- Largely practical course but with some classroom and theory based learning
Advanced Higher SFA Refereeing
- This award is designed to equip individuals with knowledge and understanding of Scottish FA Refereeing, concentrating on knowledge and understanding of the Laws of the Game of football
- Pupils will have to learn the Laws of the Game and take part in Practical Refereeing
- 2 units of work which will be internally assessed
- SCQF credits awarded through course
- One recorded online multiple choice assessment
- Minimum of 5 hours of practical sessions