We aim to offer a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring all pupils are productive and have a positive experience of Physical Education, which will contribute to their life choices in later life. We encourage pupils to celebrate their progress and be proud of their achievements while representing LMHS at competitions and events.

By completing the Cambridge National in Sports Studies, pupils gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted world of sport. Through the sport and the media unit, they will critically analyse the powerful and complex relationship between these two industries, exploring how sport is represented, the role of different media sources, and the impact of media on the popularity and commercialisation of sports. The sports leadership unit equips them with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to plan, deliver, and review coaching sessions, developing essential qualities like communication, organisation, and adaptability. This is
complemented by the examined unit on contemporary issues, where pupils will learn about significant factors affecting sport today, including barriers to participation, the role of National Governing Bodies, the impact of major sporting events, and the promotion of ethical values like fair play.

KS4 pupils who pick PE as their option, will follow the Cambridge National Sport Studies specification which is made up of the NEA and exam.

Pupils will learn about the following topics:

• Sport and the media: In this unit, pupils explore the powerful and complex relationship between sport and the media. They learn to critically analyse how different media platforms—from television and newspapers to social media and streaming services—portray sports, athletes, and key events. Key topics include understanding the positive and negative impacts of media. In this unit, pupils explore the powerful and complex relationship between sport and the media. They learn to critically analyse how different media platforms—from
  television and newspapers to social media and streaming
  services—portray sports, athletes, and key events. Key topics include understanding the positive and negative impacts of media coverage, the commercialisation of sport through sponsorship and advertising, and how technology is changing the way we consume sport. This knowledge directly links to Contemporary Issues in Sport, as the media is often the primary vehicle for highlighting and shaping public opinion on issues like ethics, funding, and barriers to participation. Furthermore, pupils will examine how the media scrutinises and builds the profiles of those in Performance and Leadership roles, affecting how coaches and captains are perceived by the public.
• Performance and leadership in sports activities: This unit equips pupils with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to be effective leaders in a sporting environment. They learn about different leadership styles, communication techniques, and how to plan, deliver, and review safe and effective sports sessions for a range of participants. Pupils put this theory into practice by taking on leadership roles themselves, developing essential qualities like organisation, motivation, and adaptability.
• Contemporary Issues in sport -This examined unit challenges pupils to understand the significant social, ethical, and financial factors affecting sport today. They will explore topics such as barriers to participation (e.g., age, gender, disability, cost), the role of National Governing Bodies, the impact of major sporting events like the Olympics, and the promotion of ethical values.

Our Key Stage 4 PE theory lessons are designed to be dynamic and engaging, blending in-depth subject knowledge with practical application. Throughout each topic, students tackle a variety of tasks—working independently, in pairs, and as part of a group—to develop a well-rounded understanding of the different units. Pupils will be taught in both a classroom and practical setting to develop their knowledge and understanding of the content.

Our aim is to produce lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills and qualities to enable them to confidently lead physically, socially and mentally healthy and active lifestyles after their time at Lea Manor High School. To aid this goal, we offer a variety of extracurricular clubs throughout the academic year that coincide with our LSSA fixtures. Lea
Manor High School also has numerous links with local clubs and schemes for a wide range of sports. Lea Manor High School encourages parents/carers to support their children in leading a healthy lifestyle by attending extra-curricular clubs and keeping active.

 Key components of performance 

 Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity 

Organising and planning a sports activity session

Leading a sports activity session

Reviewing your own performance in planning and leading a sports session

Issues which affect participation in sport 

The role of sport in promoting values

The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country

The role of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport

The use of technology in sport

 Final revision and exam