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PE

The Physical Education curriculum introduces pupils to a multitude of sports at different Key stages. Within key stages 3 and 4 Pupils will have experienced Gymnastics, Basketball, Badminton, Hockey, Cricket, Athletics, Health related fitness, Climbing, Swimming, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Softball, Tennis, Cross-country running and volleyball. At Sixth form level students can also take part in Sailing, Squash and personal fitness activities at the Hallamshire sports club.

In addition opportunities are available for pupils to be involved in other activities such as Golf, Skiing, Fencing, Judo and Kick Boxing.
The department has offered academic study through AS to A level since 2000 which has proved very successful and popular.

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