Sport
Welcome
The Physical Education Department consists of passionate & specialist staff who strive to provide all students with positive experiences within PE. Staff have high standards and excellent relationships that both enthuse and motivate students to engage and achieve their full potential.
We aim to develop a range of physical skills and lifelong values through a variety of activities, aiming to inspire all students to lead a healthy and active lifestyle now and in the future.
Facilities
We benefit from fantastic sporting facilities, which include;
- Large Sportshall
- Gymnasium
- Fitness Room
- Two activity studios
- Extensive playing fields
- 2 multi-use games areas
- 3 Netball Courts
- Long/triple jump sand pit
Extra-curricular
The department offers a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme before school (7:30am-8:15am) and after school (3:00pm-4:00pm). Pupils are encouraged to attend as many of these clubs as possible, whilst it is an expectation that GCSE students will be committed to a significant extra-curricular contribution.
Trips
We also run various trips and sport tours, these include trips to international rugby matches, handball & basketball matches and biennial ski trips. This year we will also be running a combined sports tour to France for both netball and football.
Ski Trips:
2022 – Les Deux Alpes, France
2019 -Winter Park, Colorado, USA
2017 – Sunday River, Maine, USA
2015 – La Polsa, Trentino, Italy
2013 – Val di Sole, Trentino, Italy
Students may also wish to further enhance their sporting knowledge through examinable PE in KS4 below is an outline of the course;
GCSE Physical Education – OCR Specification
What does the course consist of?
GCSE Physical Education is an exciting and diverse course that enables students to develop their skills as a performer within many sports. It is a great opportunity for students with a passion and enthusiasm for physical education to develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of sport and exercise.
The programme of study covers numerous practical activities allowing students to explore the benefits that both individual and teamwork can bring. Depending on the ability of the group, these could include; football, rugby, basketball, cricket, netball, trampolining, handball, athletics and more.
How you are assessed?
You will be assessed on both your practical and theory work. The amount of theory work required is quite demanding even though this is a practical subject. There are 2 One hour exams totalling 60 marks each.
1: Physical Factors Affecting Performance; 2: Socio-cultural Issues and Sports Psychology;
3 Performance in Physical Education.
What’s assessed:
Paper 1:
- Applied anatomy and physiology
- Physical training
- Use of data
Paper 2:
- Sports psychology
- Socio-cultural influences
- Health, fitness and well-being
- Use of data
Performance in Physical Education:
- Students are assessed as a performer in three different activities (30%)
- Written/verbal analysis and evaluation of performance (10%)
We do also offer a variety of different sport courses at KS5 for more details please view the Sixth Form curriculum 2016.
OR
OCR National in Sports Science
What does the course consist of?
GCSE Physical Education is an exciting and diverse course that enables students to develop their skills as a performer within many sports. It is a great opportunity for students with a passion and enthusiasm for physical education to develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of sport and exercise.
The programme of study covers numerous practical activities allowing students to explore the benefits that both individual and teamwork can bring. Depending on the ability of the group, these could include; football, rugby, basketball, cricket, netball, trampolining, handball, athletics and more.
How are you assessed?
Students will complete 3 units.
One mandatory externally assessed unit – Reducing the risk of sports injuries and dealing with common medical conditions.
Two internally assessed units – Nutrition and sports performance and Applying the principles of training: Fitness and how it affects skill performance.
Sports Colours & Awards
Reward for your determination, commitment and excellence representing the school within your chosen sport.
Why are sports colours important?
School sports colours are a chance for the Physical Education Department to celebrate and congratulate the students for their efforts in representing the school on a consistent basis.
What is awarded to the students?
- The pupils will receive a certificate and a blue pin badge with gold lettering to be worn on the school blazer
- The pupils will receive a certificate and a blue shield badge with gold lettering to be worn on the school blazer.
Qualifying for Half Colours (Year 8)
- Representation in a school sports team.
- Consistent commitment to school sports fixtures
- Consistent commitment to training
- Exemplary sporting conduct
Qualifying for Full Colours (Year 10)
In addition to half colours criteria;
- Outstanding representation in a School sport.
- Outstanding contribution to a School sport.
The colours can be withdrawn from the pupils for poor behaviour either on the sports field or within their academic studies. Also for lack of commitment at training and school fixtures.
Victor & Victrix Ludorum Awards
This is the highest accolade awarded by the Physical Education Department. It is recognition for a male and female who displayed outstanding and excellent performances throughout their sporting career at The Bromfords School; whilst providing a significant contribution to Physical Education department.
Most recent winners:
Victor Ludorum | Victrix Ludorum | |
2022 | Max Bond | Cydney Ryan |
2021 | Alfie Blunt | Chloe Boreham |
2019 | Israel Bello | Tyla Sartain |
2018 | Connor Dobson-Amos | Maisie Jarman |
2017 | Matthew Rush | Kelly Wealthall |
2016 | Elliot Thompson | Tia & Zoe Woods |
2015 | Tyler Gillborn | Megan Scarborough |
Roll of Honour / Sport Achievers
Football
Daniel Bentley – Southend Football Club
Matt Rush – Southend Football Club
Charlie Lee Kelman – Queens Park Rangers Football Club
Courtney Lumley – West Ham Football Ladies
Kelly Wealthall – West Ham Football Ladies
Harry Girling – Millwall Football Club
Handball
Josh Da Silva – GB Handball & AC Fafe Portuguese Handball
Elliot Thompson – GB Handball
Tyler Gilborn – GB Handball
Owen Sartain – GB Handball
Teddy Baker – GB Handball
Obi Molefi – East Region Handball
Connor Dobson Amos – GB Handball
George Allison – East Region Handball
Nathan Burrell – East Region Handball
Albert Anderson – East Region Handball
Rachel James – East Region Handball
Tyla Sartain – East Region Handball
Alesi Harris – East Region Handball
Zoe Woods – East Region Handball
Tia Woods – East Region Handball
Ellie Crocker – East Region Handball
Ellie Haines – East Region Handball
Golf
Woody Eastman – Essex Golf