Physical Education

The Physical Education Department is a team of dynamic individuals, who strive to motivate and enthuse girls to participate in physical activities and sports which they love.

The aim of Physical Education at Northwood College for Girls is to inspire all students to lead a healthy and active lifestyle through developing a lifelong love of physical activity. We provide students with the skills they need to participate in a wide range of activities, not only throughout school, but also throughout their life. This enables them to develop an understanding of positive wellbeing, build self-confidence  and learn to communicate with others.

This is achieved through delivering high quality lessons that are active, fun and stretch all ability levels. Members of the Physical Education department act as role models for students to aspire to, using their expertise to provide valuable learning experiences.


FACILITIES

25 metre 6 lane indoor swimming pool, large 4 badminton court sports hall with climbing and traversing wall, netball and tennis courts, small all-weather pitch, sports field with 200 metre athletics track, long / triple jump pit, dance studio and performance fitness suite.


CURRICULUM

Key Stage 3

Year 7 and Year 8 pupils will participate in the following activities during the course of the year: netball, hockey, football, badminton, swimming, artistic swimming, personal survival, gymnastics, dance, fitness, athletics, tennis and cricket.

Year 9 pupils have the opportunity to complete the Level 1 Leadership Qualification in either Dance or Sport during this year. If they do not choose this course, they participate in a carousel of activities that may include: netball, hockey, football, basketball, handball, badminton, swimming, water polo, rock climbing, gymnastics, dance, fitness, athletics, tennis and cricket.

Key Stage 4 & 5

Year 10 pupils follow a carousel of activities that include: netball, football, handball, ultimate frisbee, artistic swimming, basketball, fitness, yoga, rock climbing, tennis, rounders, cricket and athletics.

Year 11 and Sixth Form pupils choose to follow an activity pathway which appeals to their individual preferences. The pathways include: aesthetic activities (gymnastics & dance), aquatic activities (swimming, water polo, water aerobics), fitness (circuits, yoga, Zumba, aerobics), invasion games (netball, football, handball, lacrosse, basketball) and net/wall games (badminton, table tennis, rock climbing).


EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORT

There is an extensive extra-curricular timetable, which provides opportunity for both elite and recreational participation. Girls have the opportunity to represent the school in netball, hockey, football, swimming, badminton, cross country, dance, gymnastics, athletics, tennis and cricket. The school enters a range of leagues and tournaments at different levels, as well as participating in friendly fixtures against other local independent schools and competing at GDST Rallies. Fixtures take place on a regular basis, after school during the week. They will also be able to access a range of recreational clubs, which allow girls to participate in physical activities in order to support positive wellbeing. Squad practices and recreational clubs take place during lunchtimes and after school.

The pupils reach high standards of personal fulfilment across a wide range of activities.

— Latest ISI Report