Senior Phase Courses
Senior Phase Course Details
The purpose of the National 5 PE course is to enable pupils to demonstrate and develop movement, performance, and theoretical skills in physical activities.
The national 5 Physical Education course is assessed through two equally weighted components, totaling 120 marks, 60 marks each and both equating to 50% of pupil's final marks. There is no final exam for the National 5 PE course. The 2 components are outlined below:
2 x One off Performance (50%): Worth 60 marks in total. This involves being assessed in two different physical activities (30 marks each). In performances, pupils must demonstrate their movement and performance skills in a "one-off" event within a challenging or competitive context, which is typically marked internally in our PE department.
Portfolio (50%): Also worth 60 marks, the written component of the course takes part over the span of the academic year. Portfolios are externally marked by the SQA. For the portfolio, pupils must evaluate their theoretical knowledge of the performance development process. It is divided into three sections:
Section 1- Understanding factors that impact performance (Mental, Emotional, Social, and Physical).
Section 2 - Planning, developing and implementing approaches to enhance personal performance.
Section 3 - Monitoring, recording, and evaluating performance development.
National 5 Dance is a course that allows pupils to develop their practical ability and their understanding of the choreographic process as a leader.
This course has three components where they are assessed:
Solo Performance (35%)
Practical Activity (45%)
Question Paper (20%)
Solo Performance:
Through the year young people will develop prior knowledge of the following dance styles from S3: Jazz, Hip-Hop/Commercial and Contemporary. Over the year pupils will learn three solos one from each style. The assessment for this takes place in March/April, pupils are required to perform one of the three solos for the external examiner. They are marked against their use of Technical and performance skills.
Practical Activity:
The practical activity has two parts to the assessment: Choreography and Choreography review.
Choreography (Marked out of 35)
Pupils create a choreography for two dancers that is minimum 1 min 30sec. This routine is based off a theme of their choice and is made with creative movement. This is assessed on the same day as their Solo Performance exam.
Choreography Review (Marked out of 30)
Pupils record their choreography journey through the choreography review. This is marked out of 30 marks and can be done in an essay format or pupils can create a powerpoint about this.
Progression:
National 5 dance can lead to progression in the following subject areas for S5/6.
Higher Dance
Higher Physical Education
See below SQA documentation for National 5 Dance:
National 5 Dance - Course overview and resources - Qualifications Scotland
Higher Physical Education is a course that allows pupils to develop both their practical performance and their understanding of how to improve it.
The course is structured around the 4 main factors - Mental, Emotional, Social and Physical.
The theory component explores key areas including Factors Impacting Performance, Data Collection, Key Planning Information, Performance Development, Monitoring, and Evaluating and Feedback. Pupils learn how to analyse their own performances, identify strengths and weaknesses, and plan effective training programmes.
In practical lessons, learners take part in a variety of activities such as football, basketball, netball and volleyball to apply their skills in competitive contexts. They are encouraged to develop tactics, teamwork and control under pressure.
The final Higher PE grade is made up of:
50% practical performance, based on two one-off assessed activities, and 50% from a written exam.
The written exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and assesses pupils' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real performance situations.
Higher Dance is a course that allows pupils to develop their practical ability and their understanding of the choreographic process as a leader.
This course has three components where they are assessed:
Solo Performance (40%)
Practical Activity (35%)
Question Paper (35%)
Solo Performance:
Through the year young people will develop prior knowledge of the following dance styles from S3 and S4: Jazz, Hip-Hop/Commercial and Contemporary. Over the year pupils will learn three solos one from each style. The assessment for this takes place in March/April where they are required to perform two of the three solos for the external examiner. They are marked against their use of Technical and performance skills.
Practical Activity:
The practical activity has two parts to the assessment: Choreography and Choreography review.
Choreography (marked out of 45)
Pupils create a choreography for three dancers that is minimum 2 min. This routine is based off a theme of their choice and is made with creative movement. This is assessed on the same day as their Solo Performance exam.
Choreography Review (marked out of 25)
Pupils record their choreography journey through the choreography review. This is marked out of 25 marks and can be done in an essay format or pupils can create a powerpoint about this.
Progression:
Higher PE
Higher National Certificate in Dance
Higher National Diploma in Dance
See below for SQA documentation for Higher Dance:
Higher Dance - Course overview and resources - Qualifications Scotland
In the Sports Academy leadership course, learners achieve a level 6 Play in the Sports Environment award. Young people will develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to plan, organise, and lead a range of fun and inclusive sporting activities.
Pupils will build their communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities while gaining valuable experience delivering activities to others.
Throughout the course, learners will have opportunities to lead sessions with S1 pupils as well as pupils from our feeder primary schools, helping to develop their confidence as young leaders and role models within the school community.
The course promotes responsibility, creativity, and a positive attitude towards sport, physical activity, and working with others.
This new course will provide you with the platform to enter the world of employment through grass roots football. The course will be split in half:
3 periods per week Refereeing
3 periods per week coaching
Refereeing 2 SCQF Level 7 units:
Unit 1 is theory based and Unit 2 is a combination of theory and practical sessions.
Unit 1 (Laws of the Game SCQF 7)
Outcomes
Identify and Interpret Laws of the Game
Demonstrate the practical skills required to implement the laws of the Game
You must pass the Laws of the Game Test to progress to Unit 2 (Pass Mark 80% you must do this in 2 attempts or less)
Unit 2 (Practical Refereeing SCQF 7)
Outcomes
Identify and analyse the formal controls and procedures used in a football match
Produce misconduct and match reports in both formal and letter and pro forma styles
Achieve the fitness standard required by the Scottish FA
Referee a football match using formal controls and procedures as defined in the laws of the game
Upon passing this course you can become a paid referee at Grass Roots football matches. The current pay is £50 per match.
Coaching 2 SCQF Level 6 Units
This course will take the form both practical and theoretical lessons.
Unit 1 (Sports Coaching: Knowing Yourself and Knowing Others)
Outcomes
Explain the roles and responsibilities of a coach
Explain what underpins a coaching philosophy and how this influences coaching practice
Develop self-awareness of personal coaching practice
