Physical Education
Physical Education at King Edward’s is an important part of the curriculum where we provide all students with a fantastic all-round sporting experience. We challenge our students to be the best they can be in a way that places enjoyment of physical activity at the heart of our provision.
The department aims to expose students to a wide variety of sports, with the hope that each and every student will leave King Edward’s with at least one sport they wish to continue with during their adult life. Studying Physical Education is a great way for students to develop co-operation skills, experience winning and losing, and develop an appreciation of health, fitness and well-being.
In addition to the wide range of sporting activities on the curriculum students will also be instructed in how to develop their own exercise programme which they will then be able to use in our new state of the art gym facilities during lessons and in their own free time.
Director of Sport, Mr Kent, shares more information about Physical Education at King Edward VI School.
To learn more about the role of Sport at King Edward's, see here.
Year 7
In Year 7, students will participate in the following sports:
Term 1: Handball, Gymnastics, Rugby (boys only), Hockey (girls only)
Term 2: Badminton, Health Related Fitness, Hockey (boys only), Netball (girls only)
Term 3: Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Cricket
Year 8
In Year 8, students will study participate in the following sports:
Term 1: Swimming, Gymnastics, Rugby (boys only), Hockey (girls only)
Term 2: Swimming, Health Related Fitness, Hockey (boys only), Netball (girls only)
Term 3: Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Cricket
Year 9
In Year 9, students will participate in the following sports;
Term 1: Handball, Dance, Rugby (boys only), Hockey (girls only)
Term 2: Badminton, Health Related Fitness, Hockey (boys only), Netball (girls only)
Term 3: Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Cricket
Year 10
If GCSE Physical Education is chosen, in Year 10, students will participate in the following sports:
Term 1: Handball, Health Related Fitness, Rugby (boys only), Hockey (girls only)
Term 2: Badminton, Health Related Fitness, Hockey (boys only), Netball (girls only)
Term 3: Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Cricket
The GCSE Physical Education course allows students to increase their knowledge, understanding and performance in physical activities. The course aims to promote physical activity, develop positive attitudes and make students aware of safe practice.
Year 11
If GCSE Physical Education is chosen, in Year 11, students will participate in the following sports:
Term 1: Handball, Health Related Fitness, Basketball, Rugby (boys only), Hockey (girls only)
Term 2: Badminton, Health Related Fitness, Bench ball, Hockey (boys only), Netball (girls only)
Term 3: Tennis, Rounders, Cricket
Enrichment Opportunities
Clubs and Societies
The major competitive sports are rugby, hockey and cricket for boys and hockey, netball and cricket for girls. King Edward’s runs an extensive sports fixtures list, the majority of which take place on a Saturday, and has an excellent record of success in regional and national cup competitions.
Meet The Staff
If you have a specific enquiry for the Physical Education Department, email dk@kes.hants.sch.uk
| Mr. D. Kent BA | Director of Sport |
| Mr J Brown | Strength, Conditioning and Fitness Lead Coach |
| Mr. M.G. Mixer BSc | Teacher of Physical Education |
| Miss. L.G. Cole BSc | Teacher of Physical Education |
| Mr. C.S. Crichton BA | PE and Games, Head of Hockey, Head of Capon |
| Mrs. L.C. Henderson | PE and Games, Sports Science, |
| Miss. L.A. Lister BSc | PE, Head of Netball |
| Mr A Leathem | Head of Academic PE |
| Mr. A.D. Penn BA | Teacher of Physical Education , Head of Cricket, Head of Reynolds |
| Mrs. H.M.L. Penn BA | Teacher of Physical Education |
| Mr. A.L. Powell | PE and Games, Head of Rugby |
| Miss L Read | Teacher of Physical Education |
| MJr G Schreuder | Sports Professional Coach |
| Miss A.Timms | Hockey Performance Coach |
| Miss B. Timms | Sports Professional Coach |
