{"id":51,"date":"2024-11-29T14:56:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T14:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2025-08-15T10:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:57:14","slug":"health-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/curriculum\/health-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Health &amp; Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Health &amp; Wellbeing<\/h1>\n<table style=\"align-items: flex-start;justify-content: flex-start;margin-top: 0px;padding-top: 0px;border: none;border-collapse: collapse;width: 90%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border: none\">\n<td style=\"border: none;padding: 0;width: 50%\">\n<h2>Staff<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Alex Thom &#8211; Faculty Head<\/li>\n<li>Claire Duncan<\/li>\n<li>Craig Hayworth<\/li>\n<li>Katie Hainies<\/li>\n<li>Robbie Kelly<\/li>\n<li>Chloe Morrison<\/li>\n<li>Emma Smith<\/li>\n<li>Christine Walker<\/li>\n<li>Rachael Stephens<\/li>\n<li>Ross McKenzie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;padding: 0\">\n<h2>News<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2026\/01\/12\/new-football-strips\/\">New Football Strips!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/12\/02\/family-volleyball-wednesday-10th-december-3-45pm\/\">Family Volleyball Wednesday 10th December @ 3.45pm<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/10\/09\/cross-country-2025%f0%9f%8f%83%e2%99%82%ef%b8%8f\/\">Cross Country 2025<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/10\/08\/s3-4-volleyball-tournament\/\">S3\/4 Volleyball Tournament<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/10\/08\/hospitality-events\/\">Hospitality Events<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/10\/08\/s4-boys-football\/\">S4 Boys Football<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/10\/04\/world-mental-health-friday-10th-october-2025\/\">World Mental Health &#8211; Friday 10th October 2025<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/08\/29\/scotland-selection-for-mailili\/\">Scotland selection for Mailili<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/06\/12\/sports-day-2025\/\">Sports Day 2025!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/03\/28\/sporting-success-2\/\">Sporting Success<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Introduction to the Health &amp; Wellbeing Faculty<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to the Physical Education (PE) and Home Economics (HE) Department at King&#8217;s Park Secondary! Our mission is to inspire and empower young people to lead active, healthy, and balanced lives. Through a combination of practical experiences and theoretical knowledge, we equip students with essential skills to support their physical, mental, and social well-being while preparing them for the challenges of modern life.<\/p>\n<p>In PE, students explore a wide range of physical fitness pursuits, fostering teamwork, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. In HE, students develop essential life skills such as cooking, nutrition, financial literacy, and an understanding of sustainable living. Together, these subjects provide a holistic approach to health, well-being, and personal development.<\/p>\n<h2>S1-S3 BGE<\/h2>\n<h3>Physical Education<\/h3>\n<p>Students will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Develop physical competence<\/b>: Master fundamental movement skills and refine techniques across various sports and activities.<\/li>\n<li><b>Understand health and fitness<\/b>: Learn about the components of fitness, the benefits of regular activity, and how to plan personal exercise programs.<\/li>\n<li><b>Build interpersonal skills<\/b>: Collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve effectively within teams or competitive scenarios.<\/li>\n<li><b>Reflect and evaluate<\/b>: Set personal goals, monitor progress, and analyse performance to improve outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Benchmarks include achieving proficiency in core movement skills, demonstrating understanding of fitness principles, and exhibiting leadership and teamwork in group activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Home Economics<\/h3>\n<p>Students will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Enhance practical cooking skills<\/b>: Prepare healthy, balanced meals while considering dietary guidelines and cultural influences.<\/li>\n<li><b>Learn about nutrition and health<\/b>: Understand how food choices impact physical and mental well-being.<\/li>\n<li><b>Develop budgeting and planning skills<\/b>: Make informed decisions about meal planning and financial management for sustainable living.<\/li>\n<li><b>Explore sustainability<\/b>: Understand the environmental impact of food choices and adopt practices to reduce waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Benchmarks include demonstrating competence in food preparation, applying knowledge of nutrition, and showing awareness of sustainability in decision-making in these dynamic and interdisciplinary areas, students will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make informed choices for their future.<\/p>\n<h2>Senior School<\/h2>\n<p>We offer a broad range of subjects in the Senior Phase which include:-<\/p>\n<h3>Home Economics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health and Food Technology (N4\/5\/H):<\/strong> This course develops understanding of nutrition, health, and food science, teaching practical and analytical skills for planning and preparing meals while promoting health and well-being.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical Cookery (N4\/5):<\/strong> Focused on hands-on skills, this course equips students with the ability to plan, prepare, and present a variety of dishes, emphasising food hygiene, time management, and creativity in the kitchen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hospitality: Skills for Work (Level 4\/5):<\/strong> This course provides practical experience in the hospitality industry, covering customer service, teamwork, and food service skills, preparing students for further study or careers in the sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early Learning and Childcare (Level 4\/5):<\/strong> Designed for students interested in working with children, this course covers child development, care skills, and professional practices to prepare for roles in childcare or further education in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Physical Education<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical Education (N4\/5\/H):<\/strong> This course focuses on developing physical skills, tactical knowledge, and personal fitness through practical and theoretical study, encouraging lifelong participation in physical activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refereeing (Level 7):<\/strong> A specialised qualification for students interested in officiating, this course provides in-depth knowledge of rules, decision-making, and communication skills required for effective sports refereeing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exercise and Fitness (Level 6):<\/strong> This program offers insights into fitness principles, exercise techniques, and training methods, preparing students for roles in fitness instruction or personal training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dance (N5\/H):<\/strong> Combining creative expression and technical skill, this course develops performance, choreography, and critical appreciation of dance as an art form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sports Leaders (Level 4\/5\/6):<\/strong> This leadership-focused program equips students with the skills to lead sports activities, fostering teamwork, communication, and confidence for roles in coaching or community sports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wellbeing Award (Level 4):<\/strong> This award promotes personal health and well-being through activities that develop resilience, self-awareness, and positive lifestyle habits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dance Leaders (Level 5):<\/strong> A leadership-focused qualification, this course trains students to lead dance activities, emphasising choreography, teamwork, and effective communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Useful Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45840.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Health &amp; Food<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45828.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Practical Cookery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/64840.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Hospitality Skills for Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/69529.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Early Learning and Childcare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45845.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Physical Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/94817.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Refereeing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/38708.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Exercise and Fitness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45959.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Dance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsshealthandwellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kpsspeandhe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health &amp; 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