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Physical Education

Aims and Objectives of department

Our aim to provide pupils with the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities in a safe and enjoyable environment.

  • To develop an ability to plan a range of movement sequences, organise equipment and apparatus, and begin to design and apply simple rules
  • To develop an ability to remember, adapt and apply knowledge, practical skills and concepts in a variety of movement based activities
  • To promote positive attitudes towards health, hygiene and fitness
  • To foster an appreciation of safe practice
  • To develop psycho-motor skills through a range of relevant movement based activities
  • To develop a sense of fair play and sportsmanship
  • To develop communication skills, encouraging the use of correct terminology, to promote effective co-operation
  • To foster an enjoyment, and positive attitude to, the subject in school