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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.:	Mrs Lara Hardy BSc (Hons) PGCE

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.