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Reimagining KS3 PE: Building a Curriculum That Drives Engagement & GCSE Uptake
Course Code: T0433 £249.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This engaging new course explores how to design a high-quality KS3 PE curriculum that builds strong foundations for GCSE PE success while fostering long-term engagement in physical activity. It examines how curriculum intent, sequencing, and implementation can work together to ensure that all students, not just the already confident or sporty can develop competence, confidence, and motivation in PE. Delegates will consider how to move beyond activity-led models towards a more coherent, knowledge-rich and skill-progressive curriculum. The course will address how to structure learning over time, embed physical literacy, and ensure that students develop both the practical and conceptual understanding required for future success. It will also explore how KS3 can be used strategically to improve GCSE uptake, by building positive experiences, identifying potential early, and creating clear and aspirational pathways into KS4.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Design a KS3 curriculum that supports both engagement and progression
- Increase participation and motivation across all student groups
- Strengthen curriculum intent and Ofsted readiness
- Improve transition from KS3 to KS4
- Develop a coherent and sequenced programme of study
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Heads of PE and Curriculum Leaders
- KS3 PE Coordinators
- Teachers seeking to improve engagement and GCSE uptake
PROGRAMME
10.00am: The Role of KS3 in a High-Performing PE Curriculum- Defining a clear and ambitious purpose for KS3: balancing engagement, knowledge acquisition, and skill development to support long-term success
- Identifying common weaknesses in KS3 provision, including over-reliance on activities, lack of progression, and inconsistent expectations
- Aligning KS3 PE with whole-school priorities such as behaviour, literacy, personal development, and inclusion
- Making informed decisions about breadth vs depth to ensure meaningful learning rather than superficial coverage
11.00am: Break
11.20am: Designing a Sequenced and Coherent Curriculum
- Building clear progression across Years 7–9, ensuring students revisit and deepen key skills and concepts over time
- Structuring units of work to develop both procedural (skills) and declarative (knowledge) understanding
- Embedding physical literacy, including movement competence, confidence, and motivation across a range of activities
- Ensuring inclusivity by designing curricula that are accessible, challenging, and engaging for all students regardless of starting point
12.20pm: Using KS3 to Drive GCSE Uptake and Success
- Identifying and nurturing potential early through observation, assessment, and targeted opportunities
- Making explicit links between KS3 learning and GCSE requirements, including theoretical knowledge and performance expectations
- Building student confidence, competence, and positive attitudes towards PE to encourage continuation at KS4
- Designing clear curriculum pathways that support progression into GCSE and beyond, including extracurricular and enrichment opportunities
1.20pm: Lunch
2.20pm: Teaching for Engagement and Participation
- Motivating reluctant learners through choice, relevance, and appropriate levels of challenge
- Structuring lessons to maximise activity levels, engagement, and purposeful practice
- Applying effective differentiation strategies in practical contexts to support mixed-ability groups
- Establishing a positive and inclusive PE culture where all students feel valued, supported, and willing to participate
3.10pm: Break
3.15pm: Evaluating and Improving your KS3 Offer
- Auditing current curriculum provision against best practice to identify strengths and areas for development
- Measuring engagement, participation, and progress using both qualitative and quantitative approaches
- Implementing practical, sustainable strategies for curriculum improvement within your department
- Developing a clear action plan to refine and embed changes in your KS3 PE provision
GCSE - Code: T0433Reimagining KS3 PE: Building a Curriculum That Drives Engagement & GCSE Uptake
COURSE LEADER
Marcus Sharrad is the owner of The Crafted Concept, a performance coaching consultancy working across
education and elite sport, with a focus on pedagogy, leadership, and individual and team performance. Through
The Crafted Concept, Marcus supports schools nationwide to strengthen internal professional learning in line
with Ofsted and ISI expectations, working with senior leaders, middle leaders, and subject departments. As
a qualified executive coach, he also works one-to-one with senior leaders and Heads. Alongside his work in
education, Marcus provides pedagogical and performance support within elite sport, including professional
football and Olympic pathways, supporting players, coaches, and coaching staff. He previously served as
Director of Coaching & Mentoring at Marlborough College, leading staff induction, PGCE and ECT programmes,
internal professional learning, and a data-led, whole-school academic intervention initiative.