PE

“PE is Powerful Education.” R. Lammas

Intent

At St. Agnes, we believe that high-quality Physical Education (PE) is essential for the physical, mental, and social development of all our pupils.

Our PE curriculum is designed to be active, engaging, and inclusive, ensuring that every child participates in purposeful physical activity that promotes fitness, skill development, teamwork, and a lifelong love for movement.

Our goal is to provide PE lessons that are:

• Dynamic and enjoyable - making physical activity fun and motivating for all pupils

• Physically demanding - ensuring appropriate challenge and effort in every session

• Maximising participation time - so that all pupils remain active throughout each lesson

Through our PE curriculum, we aim to:

• Build confidence and resilience in all pupils

• Develop a positive attitude toward health and well-being

• Instil the knowledge and motivation to lead active and healthy lifestyles both within and beyond the school environment

• Ensure every child experiences success in physical activity

Implementation

Our PE curriculum is delivered through a broad range of activities that develop different physical skills and competencies.

Range of activities:

Pupils experience:

• Games - developing tactical awareness, teamwork and competitive skills

• Gymnastics - building strength, flexibility, control and creativity

• Dance - expressing ideas through movement and developing rhythm and coordination

• Athletics - improving running, jumping and throwing techniques

• Outdoor challenges - building problem-solving, leadership and collaborative skills

Inclusive approach:

Our PE curriculum ensures that:

• Every child can participate and succeed, regardless of ability or starting point

• Activities are adapted to meet individual needs whilst maintaining challenge

• All pupils develop confidence in their physical abilities

• Different learning styles and preferences are catered for

Health and well-being focus:

Throughout our PE curriculum, pupils:

• Learn about the importance of physical activity for health

• Understand how exercise affects their bodies

• Develop knowledge about leading healthy, active lifestyles

• Build positive attitudes toward fitness and well-being

Impact

Through our Physical Education curriculum, pupils at St Agnes will:

• Be physically active throughout every PE lesson, maximising their participation time

• Develop competence and confidence in a broad range of physical activities including games, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor challenges

• Have the fitness, skill and knowledge to lead active and healthy lifestyles

• Demonstrate resilience, determination and a positive attitude when facing physical challenges

• Work effectively as part of a team, showing cooperation and respect for others

• Understand the importance of physical activity for their physical, mental and social well-being

• Have a lifelong love for movement and physical activity

• Be motivated to participate in sport and physical activity beyond the school day

• Leave St Agnes with the confidence, skills and enthusiasm to continue being active throughout their lives

• Understand how to stay healthy through regular physical activity and making positive lifestyle choices