Staff
Mr G Newall (Curriculum Leader for Health and Wellbeing)
Mr A Carruthers
Mr F Carstairs
Miss C Crosbie
Ms C Ewing
Miss K Jones
Physical Education
Miss B Macleod
Mrs N Morgan
Mr R Sievwright
Our Active Schools coordinator is Eliot Ambrose
A change of kit is required for every practical lesson, that should include:
- Change of top (e.g. t-shirt/jumper)
- Change of bottoms (e.g. shorts/tracksuit bottoms/leggings)
- Suitable footwear is also required – this does not need to be a change but shoes must be clean for indoor facilities.
For aquatic sports pupils should wear what they feel comfortable in (e.g. shorts, trunks, bathing suit, lightweight t-shirts) but avoid clothing materials that may hinder your ability to swim.
If unable to participate fully in a lesson through illness or injury you must still bring PE kit as we will involve you in the lesson in an appropriate task that does not over exert you or aggravate any injury.
Reminder Notices are displayed in changing areas.
No note is required from parents to excuse a pupil from participating.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to talk to your teacher.
All valuable items must be handed in at the start of PE lessons –
the school is not responsible for any items left in changing areas.
Please visit our Active Schools page for information on our extra-curricular sports programme and how to sign-up.
Our Extra-Curricular Sport Blog has information and updates and our extra-curricular programme and events.
If you are interested in representing James Gillespie’s High School at a sports that event that we haven’t advertised, please speak to one of our PE staff or our Active Schools coordinator, Eliot Ambrose.
Our Football Blog contains updates on our school football programme, primarily team news for competitive fixtures.
If you have been selected but are unable to play, please speak to a member of staff in the PE department as soon as possible.
- Staff
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Staff
Mr G Newall (Curriculum Leader for Health and Wellbeing)
Mr A Carruthers
Mr F Carstairs
Miss C Crosbie
Ms C Ewing
Miss K Jones
Miss B Macleod
Mrs N Morgan
Mr R Sievwright
Our Active Schools coordinator is Eliot Ambrose
- Kit Policy
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A change of kit is required for every practical lesson, that should include:
- Change of top (e.g. t-shirt/jumper)
- Change of bottoms (e.g. shorts/tracksuit bottoms/leggings)
- Suitable footwear is also required – this does not need to be a change but shoes must be clean for indoor facilities.
For aquatic sports pupils should wear what they feel comfortable in (e.g. shorts, trunks, bathing suit, lightweight t-shirts) but avoid clothing materials that may hinder your ability to swim.
If unable to participate fully in a lesson through illness or injury you must still bring PE kit as we will involve you in the lesson in an appropriate task that does not over exert you or aggravate any injury.
Reminder Notices are displayed in changing areas.
No note is required from parents to excuse a pupil from participating.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to talk to your teacher.
All valuable items must be handed in at the start of PE lessons –
the school is not responsible for any items left in changing areas.
- Active Schools
-
Please visit our Active Schools page for information on our extra-curricular sports programme and how to sign-up.
- Extra-Curricular Blog
-
Our Extra-Curricular Sport Blog has information and updates and our extra-curricular programme and events.
If you are interested in representing James Gillespie’s High School at a sports that event that we haven’t advertised, please speak to one of our PE staff or our Active Schools coordinator, Eliot Ambrose.
- Football Blog
-
Our Football Blog contains updates on our school football programme, primarily team news for competitive fixtures.
If you have been selected but are unable to play, please speak to a member of staff in the PE department as soon as possible.
Physical Education is a comprehensive subject, which allows learners to experience breadth and depth in the curriculum.
We aim to provide a safe, supportive and fun learning environment where we:
Promote healthy lifestyles
- Lifelong participation in sport and exercise
- Active schools/ community sports hub
- Improve fitness
- Mental and emotional wellbeing
- Healthy eating
Develop life skills
- Leadership
- Respect and honesty
- Sportsmanship, etiquette and inclusion
- Creativity
- Positive relationships
Nurture talent
- Provide pathways for pupils
- Identify sports talent
- Develop auxiliary roles
- Self-efficacy and reflection
- Provide challenge
Physical Education also equips learners with transferable skills that they can take on to Further Education, Higher Education courses and employment.
Our Courses
Broad General Education
Through our Broad General Education (BGE) course we aim is to promote active participation and enjoyment in physical activity and sport through a broad range of activities. The depth of learning can then be taken beyond the classroom, as all our core activities are linked to our extensive Active Schools programme and external sports clubs.
As pupils develop from 1st-4th level we assess practical performance throughout S1 and S2 using the national benchmarks. The pupils also develop important life skills through cooperating, competing and evaluating theirs and others work in a friendly and inclusive environment.
In S1 the activities covered are:
- Fitness
- Hockey
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
- Basketball
- Table Tennis or Tennis
In S2 the activities covered are:
- Netball or Volleyball
- Badminton or Tennis
- Water Polo
- Dance
- Rugby
- Football
S3 Core PE differs as pupils have a choice of courses that cater to their interests. The range of courses will also lead into a Sports Education model that allows learners to become qualified in auxiliary roles within some of the activities we offer.
National PE
This is an academic course primarily aimed at improving the candidate’s practical performance in a range of sporting activities.
There are 2 main components of the course:
Component 1: Performance in two activities
The purpose of this component is to assess the candidate’s ability to effectively perform in two different physical activities. Each performance is a single event in a challenging, competitive and/or demanding context.
The performance has a total of 60 marks, this is 50% of the overall marks for the course assessment. Each single performance event is marked out of 30.
Component 2: Portfolio
Pupils will complete a portfolio to assess their understanding of the FIP. This is worth 60 marks, this is 50% of their overall mark for the course. This consists of three sections completed in school during class time.
Structure of the Course:
In S3 the course is made up of six activities that the pupils will spend 6 weeks developing. Each activity will be studied alongside internal unit assessments to help consolidate knowledge and understanding. Pupils will develop their understanding of Factors Impacting Performance (FIP) by working through a cycle of analysis in each activity. Pupils will investigate, analyse, develop and review their own personal performance in order to help them improve. At the end of S3, all pupils will also complete a National 4 ‘Added Value Unit’. Candidates are required to participate in an inter-school competition and evaluate their performance in order to complete this unit.
In S4 pupils will begin to streamline into National 3,4 or 5 based on course work and practical performance. They will follow three activities covering team, individual and aesthetic performance. The pinnacle block is when they complete their portfolio activity and course work for submission.
National / Higher PE
This is an academic course primarily aimed at improving the candidate’s practical performance in a range of sporting activities. Recommended entry for Higher PE is an A or B at National 5.
There are 2 main components of the course:
Component 1: question paper (50 marks) 50% of their overall grade.
Component 2: performance (60 marks) 50% of their overall grade.
Structure of the Course:
The course is made up of three activities and the pupils will spend 12 weeks on each. Each activity will be studied alongside two FIP.
Pupils will develop their understanding of FIP by working through a cycle of analysis in each activity. Pupils will investigate, analyse, develop and review their own personal performance in order to help them improve.
The course will be split in to three blocks. Pupils will select one activity for each block:
- Football or Swimming
- Badminton or Gymnastics
- Basketball or Volleyball
Advanced Higher PE
This is highly academic based course primarily aimed at improving the candidate’s interest in developing a deeper and more complex understanding of factors impacting performance. Recommended entry for Advanced Higher PE is an A or B at Higher.
There are 2 main components of the course:
Component 1: project (70 marks) 70% of overall grade.
Component 2: performance (30 marks) 30% of overall grade.
Structure of the Course:
The project is the newest element that candidates will experience and will take up the majority of the course. The four stages of this include: project proposal, research, implementing the Personal Development Plan (PDP) and post-PDP analysis and evaluation.
The performance is then one activity performed against a set criteria. This will require the candidate to perform to a high standard within their chosen activity.
S5 & S6 Sports Leaders
We offer a variety of courses that develop pupils’ leadership skills through the medium of sport and dance. Pupils who opt into these courses will gain a recognised national governing body coaching award. The courses we offer are:
Level 4 Award in Dance Leadership
Level 5 Award in Sports Leadership
Level 6 Award in Community Sports Leadership
For more information, please visit this link:
https://www.sportsleaders.org/courses/qualifications/scqf-qualifications/
S4 and S5 Core PE
S4 and S5 Physical Education is a compulsory class which helps young people achieve the 2 hours of physical activity recommended by the Scottish Government.
This course provides senior pupils with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of physical activities and experience a variety of roles. The curriculum for S4 and S5 core PE follows a Sports Education Model (SEM) whereby pupils will be given the opportunity to follow a structure determined by what interests them. The SEM will also allow them to engage with various roles and responsibilities, which can then lead to qualification and enhance their employability skills.
To access PE course resources on SharePoint, click here.
Please note, this is only accessible to JGHS staff and students with their school log-in information.
