Physical Education

Intent

• To provide the highest quality Physical Education and School Sport for all pupils, of all abilities.
• To promote the physical, social and cognitive development of the pupil within the whole school curriculum.
• To participate in a variety of physical and mental activities and exercises, through positive teaching.
• To experience a wide selection of approaches and teaching styles through encouragement, effort and endeavour.
• To set high, but achievable expectations.

Implementation

Many opportunities will be given for pupils;

• To improve knowledge and understanding of such issues as: the effects of exercise on the body, hygiene, injury and illness, social issues and the importance of exercise.
• To promote a healthy lifestyle and to take part in physical activity in and outside of school hours.
• To learn about the demands on the different body parts and the development of an efficient cardio-vascular system as part of the performing and fitness aspects of the curriculum.
• To develop the ability to plan and evaluate pieces of work, sequences of movement or play, and game situations relevant to the area of activity.
• To explore, adapt and select appropriate responses.
• To understand and accept strengths and weaknesses.
• To appreciate help, aid others and adapt personal needs to the collective needs of the group will be provided.
• To experience leadership and be given the opportunity to develop this further in formal, Nationally- recognised Leadership schemes.
• To be given the opportunity to take examinations in the subject at GCSE and GCE levels.

In order to achieve all of this, programmes of study are varied and cover a wide range of physical activities both within the curriculum and during extra-curricular clubs

Facilities

Volleyball

Staff

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Staff List