Intent

Our physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in fun competitive sport and other physically activities. It provides exciting opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect inter-house competition and inter-school matches in football, netball, athletics   

We want to enable our children to:   

• Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities  
• Sustain physical activities for periods of time  
• Engage in competitive sports and activities  
• Lead healthy, active lives.  

Implement  

Physical Education is taught primarily through two weekly PE sessions; one led by sports coaches and the other by the class teacher using the Real PE program. These will go towards:  

• Engaging learners through physically active lessons  
• Building knowledge in sessions towards applying skills towards intended outcome  (e.g. competitive matches/inter class competition)  
• Focusing on specific knowledge - not just playing matches (e.g. Cricket - learners to be taught how to catch effectively)  
• Developing a love for sport through rich and engaging competitions, visitors and experiences  

Impact  

By the time the children leave St Augustine’s, we want them to be physically confident in a way which supports their health, fitness and attitude. They will:  

• Competitively play in a range of activities and sports which encourages a love of sport  
• Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance  
• Perform dances using a range of movement patterns  
• Take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team  
• Compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best.  

Through weekly PE lessons, and learning experiences, children will develop a range of knowledge and skills that will enable them to become confident athletes and aware of the benefits of sport and how to live a healthy lifestyle.  

They will develop the following underpinning skills which will enable them to acquire, use and communicate PE knowledge:  

COMPETE  

Learners should enjoy communicating, collaborating and competing with each other.  

   Respect   

Pupils should develop an understanding of how to respect others during competitive activities  

   Evaluate   

Learn how to evaluate and recognise their own success and successes of others.  

Areas for Study:   

• Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance (Gymnastics and athletics)  
• Play competitive games and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending (Invasion Games)  
• Use a range of movements to create a dance performance (Dance)  
• Take part in athletic experiences