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Physical Education

The primary aim of Physical Education is to introduce and allow all pupils to experience and enjoy a wide range of physical activities in the hope that they will see the benefit of a healthy, active life style and continue with physical exercise in their later years.

Staff
Head of P.E.:	Lara Hardy
Teachers:
	Mr Tim Martin BA (Hons) PGCE
	Mrs Jill Coughlin (swimming)

We aim:

• To develop self-belief, confidence and competence in physical skills – encouraging each child to reach their full potential.
• To develop each individual’s personal levels of co-ordination, fitness, flexibility, skill, speed, stamina and strength.
• To appreciate the importance of fair play, honest competition, good sporting behaviour and abiding by the rules and codes of conduct in all activities as individual participants, team members and spectators.
• To learn to cope with success and failure/winning and losing – while stressing the importance of participation.
• To teach that there is a place for fun and competition.
• To experience individual, partner and group participation in both competitive and co-operative situations.
• To encourage co-operation, teamwork, planning and decision-making.
• To appreciate the importance of valuing the contributions of others whatever their level of ability.
• To learn to evaluate and comment on performance.
• To be aware of all aspects of safety and to be responsible in matters of personal hygiene.

Course Content

Click on the links below for details of the individual year groups.

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