Physical Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The primary concern of the Physical Education course is to build a foundation of skills and understanding through a wide variety of physical activities. We aim to:

• develop physical fitness and coordination whilst promoting the enjoyment of sport.

• enhance physical confidence and creativity through independent and cooperative work.

• enable appreciation of skilful and creative performance.

• develop understanding of the subject alongside standards of performance.

• encourage a healthy and hygienic lifestyle.

The Physical Education area promotes learning experiences that encourage participation for all at an appropriate level, in a range of activities that reflect the diversity of interests and abilities shown by pupils.
The Year 7 programme includes work from four areas of the national curriculum:

 Athletics
 Dance
 Gymnastics
 Games

along with health related fitness which is taught within all areas and as a discrete area.

Pupils participate in two discrete Physical Education lessons during curriculum time each week. All pupils are taught in mixed ability groups but may at times be setted. Lessons take place in single and mixed sex settings.

Sport forms an essential part of life of the whole school community and we pride ourselves in the rich variety of activities that is covered during any school year. In every area, from all of the major team games, to individual sports, swimming and the aesthetic areas of dance and gymnastics, pupils and staff work together to realise their potential and to strive for excellence.

Throughout the school, sport is open to all who enjoy it and we are proud to boast of representative honours at town, county, national and international levels. Within school the thriving House system creates a regular framework for intra school sport and annual displays of dance and gymnastics provide a welcome stage for our talented performers.