Physical Education

Intent

The schools intention in Physical Education is to develop children’s enjoyment, confidence and skills in physical activity and introduce them to the pleasures of sport. It is a practical subject, which gives all children, irrespective of age, ability or gender, opportunities for participation, enjoyment and success.

Policy Statement and Aims

Physical Education is about developing children’s enjoyment, confidence and skills in physical activity and introducing them to the pleasures of sport. It is a practical subject, which gives all children, irrespective of age, ability or gender, opportunities for participation, enjoyment and success.

A balance of individual, paired and group activities aims to cater for the preferences, strengths and needs of every pupil. Such activities aim to promote a broad base of movement knowledge, skills and understanding. Activities offered and the teaching approaches adopted seek to provide pupils with opportunities to develop their creative and expressive abilities, through improvisation and problem solving. Pupils are encouraged to appreciate the importance of a healthy and fit body and to begin to understand those factors, which affect health and fitness.

Physical Education promotes personal, social, intellectual and physical skills. At our school, it attempts to foster cooperation, tolerance and self-esteem. Our school aims to promote an enjoyment in undertaking exercise in all children that will, hopefully, be continued into adulthood as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Participating in school teams and competitions fosters cooperation, a sense of fair play and a sense of belonging.