Teachers in this Department
Mrs Wilson, Mrs Ellis & Mrs MacQueen
Accommodation
This course is taught across three different working areas: a gym hall; fully equipped fitness suite, as well as an Outdoor Multi -Use Games Area.
Resources Young People will use
Cardinal Winning has a range of sports equipment including trampolines and equipment for a number of team and individual sports.
Links with other partners/agencies
Young people will have the opportunity to visits local gyms, sports centres and swimming pools.
Course Outline
If you love sports, being outdoors and working with others this course is for you!
- Learners will participate in a variety of sport and fitness-based activities.
- Learners will learn how to safely and productively use gym equipment.
- Learners will learn skills relevant to both individual and team sports.
- Sports covered may include; Basketball, Badminton, Football, Fitness, Athletics, Gymnastics, Table Tennis and Volleyball.
In this subject, learners may achieve SQA National 1-4 full awards or units only, as appropriate.
Skills Developed through this Course
- Agility
- Balance
- Cardio vascular health
- Co-ordination
- Communication
- Resilience
Progression Pathways
The PE Department offer a range of SQA courses from National 1-4, as appropriate to the learner.
There are a number of college courses which include, sports coaching with sports development and sports science and exercise.
Career routes after school would be Future employment in a sporting setting – sports coach, working in a gym, physiotherapy, personal trainer.