STAFF
Mr D. McDowell - Head of Department
Mr P. Gosling
Miss M. O’ Hart
Mrs J. Hamill
Welcome to the Brownlow Integrated College PE Department. In Brownlow we aim to empower our pupils to realize not only their academic potential but to enjoy and become the best they can be in sport. That however does not mean we concentrate all our efforts on the most capable athletes. We try to make learning through sport fun for everyone and try to develop everyone physically, socially and mentally through the medium of physical activity. Please take the time to browse through our site and be part of the sporting experience at Brownlow Integrated College.
The PE programme for Years 8-12 is organised in accordance with the requirements of the Northern Ireland Curriculum and it is one of the compulsory subjects within the Creative and Expressive Area of Study. Through such a programme pupils have the opportunity to:
- Develop body dexterity
- Extend, refine and become more proficient in a range of psycho motor skills
- Experience and appreciate the contribution of physical education to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle
At Key Stage 4 pupils become more responsible for their own activity programme as there is an options programme available. During these two years the Key Stage 4 pupils will study Health Related Physical Education and choose three elements from the remaining six – Athletics, Dance, Games 1, Games 2, Gymnastics, Outdoor Education and Swimming. If Games 1 and 2 are chosen, two different games must be studied.
GCSE PE Specification -Career Note
Proficiency in Physical Education and Sport is important in the total development of the individual. Involvement in games develops essential qualities of commitment and loyalty to team effort necessary in many careers.
Active and regular participation in Physical Education undoubtedly improves the interest and skill levels of those students who hope to pursue a career in Sport, Leisure, or Physical Education.
This course is essential for anyone hoping to pursue a career in Sports/Leisure/Physical Education
Outline of Course Content:
Practical Activities: 50%
Written Exam: 30%
Oral: 20%
Prospective candidates must have a passion for Sports, must be an average performer in a variety of activities and must be committed to broadening their knowledge and to improving their personal performance!
School Teams
There are teams taking part competitively in Soccer, Rugby, Gaelic Football, Netball, Hockey and Athletics. Practices for these activities are held after school. The PE Department facilitates the school Swimming Gala and Sports Day. There are points awarded for these activities in the School House competition. The three school houses are: Mourne, Antrim and Sperrin. There are also points awarded for Hockey, Netball and Soccer.
PE Outdoor Trips
Outdoor activity trips are held on alternate years in snow skiing and watersports. The 2008 ski trip is to Lincoln, New Hampshire in the USA from the 1st - 8th March. The 2007 Watersports trip was to L’Escala in Spain with 40 pupils and 4 members of staff.
