'Intelligence and skill can only focus at the peak of their capacity when the body is strong and healthy.'  - John F Kennedy

Curriculum Intent

At St Peter’s CE Academy, we believe that physical education should inspire every child to enjoy being active and develop a lifelong love of physical activity and sport. We want every pupil to feel successful, regardless of their starting point, and to recognise the physical, social and emotional benefits of being active.

Our PE curriculum develops the knowledge, skills and confidence children need to participate successfully in a broad range of physical activities. Through PE, pupils learn to move with increasing control and competence, understand how to improve their performance, work effectively with others and make healthy choices.

We want children to leave St Peter’s with positive attitudes towards physical activity, the confidence to try new challenges and the knowledge and skills to continue being active throughout their lives.

 

Curriculum Design

Our PE curriculum is designed as a coherent programme of learning from EYFS to Year 6. We use Primary PE Planning to support our curriculum, providing a progressive framework of knowledge and skills across a broad range of physical activities. Learning is carefully sequenced so that pupils build on previous learning and develop increasing competence, confidence and independence.

Physical

Children develop the fundamental movement skills needed to participate successfully in a wide range of physical activities. They develop their control, coordination, balance and fluency, applying and adapting their skills in different activities and situations.

Thinking

Children learn to make decisions, solve problems and think tactically during physical activity. They develop their ability to understand how and why movements are performed, evaluate their own performance and identify ways to improve.

Social

Children learn to work effectively with others through physical activity. They develop communication, cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship, learning to follow rules, respect others and contribute positively to games and performances.

Healthy Me

Children learn how physical activity contributes to their physical and mental wellbeing. They develop an understanding of fitness, healthy lifestyles and the importance of being active, developing positive attitudes towards physical activity that can support lifelong participation.

Learning follows a progressive model, with knowledge and skills revisited and developed across different activities and year groups. Lessons provide regular opportunities to practise, apply and refine skills, with appropriate challenge and support so that all pupils can experience success.

We prioritise active learning and ensure that pupils have frequent opportunities to practise and apply what they are learning, both individually and with others. Teaching is adapted to enable all pupils to participate meaningfully and make progress from their individual starting points.

Beyond curriculum lessons, pupils have opportunities to apply and develop their skills through sports days, clubs, competitions and inter-school events, celebrating participation, teamwork and personal achievement.