Physical Education Department

Physical Education department is run by Mr P Atkinson and Mr P Ferris.

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The Physcial Education Department works on providing high quality P.E. across a wide range of physical activities through:

  • the develepment of skills and techniques
  • the development of the four capacities within the curriculum
  • allowing expression and creativity through aesthetic activities
  • preparing for leisure and taking part in sport outside of school

 

BGE Physical Education

 

Pupils will gain an awareness and understanding of basic fitness, skills and tactical principles. This will be taught through a wide range of activities:

 

Activities delivered during BGE Phase (S1-3): 

 

Team activities: Football, Netball, Basketball, Volleyball, Rugby, Softball, Dodgeball, Cricket

 

Individual activities: Badminton, Table tennis, Cross-country, Fitness, Swimming, Athletics

 

Aesthetic activities: Dance, Social Dance, Gymnastics

 

 

SENIOR PHASE Physical Education

 

The following certificated courses are delivered within the PE Department:

 

SQA National 3/4/5 Physical Education

 

SQA Higher Physical Education

 

SQA Advanced Higher Physical Education

 

Sports Leaders UK  - Community Leadership in Sports (Level 5)

 

 

Extra-curricular Activities

  • The PE department offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities including: Football, Basketball, Rugby, Netball, Gymnastics, Badminton and Athletics.
  • Pupils are able to represent Langholm Academy at school, regional and national level in a wide range of sports.
  • Langholm Academy holds an Annual Sports Day in which we encourage all pupils to take part.