PHYSICAL EDUCATION: AIMS & OBJECTIVES (STATEMENT)

Work within the Physical Education Department of S.Peter's School is designed to contribute to and complement the aims and objectives across the whole school, by providing equality of access and opportunity for all pupils to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, which as far as is possible, gives breadth to the governments National Curriculum (2000).

The Physical Education Department aims to provide all pupils with an enjoyable and satisfying programme, with opportunities for every pupil to develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.  

The Physical Education Curriculum strives to offer a comprehensive range of learning experiences to meet the needs of individual pupils and encourage active involvement by all as performers, coaches, observers and officials.

Structured and developmental schemes of work should aim to provide for progression, challenge and a sense of achievement.  The sympathetic selection of learning experiences appropriate to pupils experience, ability and maturity aims to support all pupils in the development of physical competence and promote those skills necessary to effectively plan and evaluate movement and movement related activities, safety and with confidence.

The development of tolerance, co-operation, a sense of fair play and good sporting behaviour are considered to be essential elements of the learning process.  Through active participation in a variety of roles within the activities experienced, pupils will be encouraged to appreciate their own and others strengths and weakness and to respond appropriately to the varying needs of individuals and groups.