Carluke High School

Carluke High School
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Senior Phase

Senior phase offers a wide range of courses for pupils to increase their skills, knowledge, and abilities as well as introduce them to skills for work. 

  • National 3,4,5 Physical Education 
  • Higher Physical Education 
  • Sports Leaders  

 

National and Higher Physical Education 

Through this course, students develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding required to participate effectively in a range of physical activities, as well as to enhance their physical well-being. Students work independently as well as cooperatively to develop their interpersonal skills and their ability to think.  

Within Certificated PE we focus on the four main factors that impact on performance. For more information on the set up of each course please visit the SQA website. 

 

 Sport and Recreational 

 

The Skills for Work course in Sports and Recreation covers the main practical activities involved in carrying out a support role in a sports and recreation environment, as well as health and safety legislation. Set at SCQF levels 4 and 5, the course gives hands-on experience in an appropriate recreational setting.

 Dance 

National Progression Award

The national progression award in Dance is an introductory qualification in Dance in which individuals will explore choreography and achieve appreciation of dance skills and techniques. The course will involve both practical and theoretical aspects of dance.

This course allows pupils to develop technical and creative skills through practical learning across different styles such as Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop. Pupils will also gain a sound knowledge and understanding of body conditioning through dance.  

 

National 5 

Pupils who wish to progress from the NPA will have the opportunity to select National 5 Dance. This course enables pupils to further develop and enhance their knowledge in a range of dance and choreographic skills which would have been consolidated in NPA. Pupils will also gain an understanding of the background of dance and its impact on theatre arts.

 

Assessments include:

Component 1 - Question Paper under exam conditions (20% of overall grade)

Component 2 - Practical Activity - Individual choreography (45% of overall grade)

Component 3 - Technical Solo Performance (35% of overall grade)

 

Why choose dance?

Dance is an opportunity for pupils to be involved in a variation of dance performances and choreography and the ability to express themselves through movement whilst contributing to their social and intellectual development.

Dance affords individuals the opportunity to develop:

  • Performance within Jazz, Contemporary, Alternative and Hip Hop.
  • Expertise in choreographing their own dance piece. 
  • Knowledge and experience in reflecting on, and analysing, dance performances.
  • Research skills to explore the history of dance.

The Dance courses allow pupils to work both independently and collaboratively, reflecting on both personal achievement and the importance of inclusivity, whilst developing personal and interpersonal skills.