Physical Education (PE)
Physical Education Programme of Intent for our Programme of Study
St Willibrord’s core school intent is woven into the fabric of our physical education curriculum, through teaching and learning. Through PE, our philosophy is to help support our pupils to develop independence, resilience and courage, alongside reaching their full potential with PE and sport.
Intent
Throughout foundation, key stage 1 and 2, we believe in a holistic approach to the teaching of physical education. Children are taught the fundamental movements (agility, balance and coordination) within a safe, stimulating and fun environment, whilst integrating crucial learning behaviours at every step. The aim is to help develop each and every child’s lifelong participation in active life as well as reaching their full potential, not only in sport and PE but as a valued member of society.
Implementation
In KS1 and KS2, we strip back sports to allow successful entry points for our pupils. We believe that every child should feel included and challenged across the whole curriculum. We achieve this by focusing on key fundamental skills: teaching, learning and progressing these skills, followed by applying them into fun and engaging games. We teach the National Curriculum, supported by a clear skills and knowledge progression. This ensures that skills and knowledge are progressive year by year and sequenced appropriately to maximise learning for all children. In addition, our curriculum allows for adaptable entry points depending on individual ability. Each unit is also underpinned by one of 6 multi-ability focus and learning journeys: personal, social, cognitive, creative, applying physical and health and fitness.
Currently our year 4 and 5 classes undertake weekly swimming lessons, in line with curriculum objects. These lessons, carried out for the full academic year, allow pupils to swim competently, confidently and proficiently, as well as performing safe self-rescue.
Our Curriculum Overview for each year group
Our Progression Document
Impact
- The ability to acquire new knowledge and skills and develop an in-depth understanding of PE.
- The willingness to practise skills in a range of different activities and situations, alone, in small groups and in teams and to apply these skills in chosen activities to achieve high levels of performance.
- Achieving high levels of physical fitness.
- The ability to remain physically active for sustained periods of time and an understanding of the importance of this in promoting long-term health and well-being.
- The ability to become excellent young leaders, organising and officiating, and evaluating what needs to be done to improve
- High levels of imagination and creativity in their techniques, tactics and sequencing
- Knowledge of how to improve their own and others’ performance and the ability to work independently.
- A keen interest in PE and a willingness to participate eagerly in every lesson with highly positive attitudes.
- The ability to swim at least 25 metres before the end of Year 6 and knowledge of how to remain safe in and around water