P.E. at Nendrum College

Physical Education is taught to all years in the general curriculum.

G.C.S.E. P.E. is available as an option in years 11&12.

Pupils in junior school have two sessions of one hour each week.

In key Stage 3 they participate in the five areas of the national curriculum.

Swimming, Dance, Games, Athletics, Gymnastics.

In years 8&9 pupils are taken to Ards Leisure Centre for a seven-week block of swimming during the year.

They also have the opportunity to compete in a swimming gala at the end of the second term.

As part of the games programme in years 8,9,10, boys play both Football and Hockey; girls take part in Netball and Hockey. They can continue their interests in these sports through extra curricular activities where clubs meet on a weekly basis and compete against other schools in local leagues.

Athletics takes place during the summer term. Pupils work at perfecting technique and performance in curriculum time. They have the opportunity to showcase their talents at Sports day enjoying the excellent facilities at the Mary Peters Track.

Drama and Gymnastics are taught in each year of junior school.

Pupils in years 11&12 have a triple period of P.E. each week.

G.C.S.E. P.E. is also available as an option choice at the end of year 10.

Activities available during curriculum P.E. are; Football, Hockey, Cricket, Badminton, Trampoline, Swimming, Tennis, Fitness Suite, Aerobics, and other exercise programmes.

Pupils have some choice regarding the activities they take part in. This encourages them to take responsibility for their own leisure time when they leave school.