In the Senior Phase we offer an excellent number of learner pathways. These include Nationals 3 – 5, Higher PE, Higher Refereeing, NPA, National 5 and Higher Dance, Wellbeing Award, Community Sports Leadership Levels 4 – 6 and Core PE.
National’s
In National 3, 4 and 5 pupils’ will participate in three practical activities. All pupils participate in Volleyball and Basketball. We then offer an element of personalisation and choice as each individual pupil can opt to do either Football or Badminton.
The SQA examination requires pupils to complete a written or typed Portfolio. This is worth 50% of a pupils overall grade and is marked out of 60.
The other 50% of the grade is made up of practical performance marks. Pupils will add their scores together for 2 competitive performances that they must complete. Pupils get to choose what 2 activities they get graded in. Each activity is scored out of 30 marks.
Higher
In Higher PE pupils will also participate in three practical activities. All pupils participate in Volleyball and Basketball. We then offer an element of personalisation and choice as each individual pupil can opt to do either Football or Badminton.
The SQA examination requires pupils to complete a 2.5 hour examination worth 50% of the overall grade. There is three sections. Section 1 – 32 marks. Section 2 – 6 to 10 marks. Section 3 – 8 to 12 marks.
The other 50% of the grade is made up of practical performance marks. Pupils will add their scores together for 2 competitive performances that they must complete. Each performance is marked out of 30. Pupils get to choose what 2 activities they get graded in.
Practical Performance Units
As part of our Master Class Programme pupils can opt to complete practical performance units. This means that pupils will not have to set any exams or complete a portfolio. Instead, if they manage to pass two practical activities of their choosing then they will achieve a unit pass certificate from SQA.
Community Sports Leadership Levels 4, 5 and 6
Community Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that has an outstanding record of developing leadership skills in our young people. The qualification consists of a number of units that pupils work through to gain experience.
Wellbeing Award
In S4 we offer our young people the opportunity to complete the Wellbeing Award. This award is involves both theoretical and practical elements. The purpose of the award is to help young people identify aspects of their wellbeing they are keen to improve and then take practical steps to achieve this.
Refereeing
Our Refereeing Award allows young people to become fully qualified Referees and offers a clear pathway into the profession. Young people can referee football matches immediately after achieving their qualification and earn a minimum of £40 per match. The course has an electronic exam on the laws of the game, a physical fitness test, match report unit and practical exam involving refereeing a match.
Dance
We offer Dance at NPA, National 5 and Higher Levels. At National 5 Level we have 3 components to the course. Component 1 is a three section 1 hour written exam worth 30 marks which is 20% of the overall grade. Component 2 is a practical activity in which young people must create a 1:30 to 2 minute duet for their peers to perform. This is worth 35 marks. They must also conduct a choreographic review which is worth 30 marks. Component 3 is a practical performance assessment of a dance choreographed by the class teacher. This is worth 35 marks and must be performed solo.
At Higher Level we also have 3 components. Component 1 is a 2 hour written exam worth 40 marks which is 30% of the overall grade. Component 2 is a practical activity in which young people must create a 2 to 3 minute routine for a minimum of 3 dancers. This is worth 45 marks. They must also conduct a choreographic review which is worth 25 marks. Component 3 is a practical performance assessment of 2 dances choreographed by the class teacher. These are worth 35 marks each and must be performed solo.
Core PE
The Scottish Government recommends that pupils receive a minimum of two periods of quality Physical Education per week. At King’s Park Secondary all senior pupils receive this allocation in the form of a double period. Through pupil consultation we have developed a unique way of delivering our Senior Phase Core PE programme. Pupils opt in to a class which suits their individual needs. Each class then rotates round three of our working areas. Classes spend 30 minutes in each working area before moving on to the next one. The activities we offer in each area and the way in which they are delivered changes depending on the unique group of learners we have in front of us.
To help develop lifelong physical activity habits we also try to engage our senior pupils in physical activities out in our local community. We often book facilities at Castlemilk Sports Centre, Gorbals Leisure Centre, Toryglen Football Centre and Queens Park to give our pupils additional experiences out with school. We also visit local parks to go for walks.
