Physical Education

 Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to piece of mind.

- Nelson Mandela

 

Intent

 

At St. Columba’s Catholic Primary School, we strive to create a culture, which aims to inspire a generation to: enjoy PE, whilst developing their physical literacy; encourage each other and achieve well and compete in a range of sports both traditional and non-tradition. We provide a safe and supportive environment for children to flourish in a range of different physical activities, which is essential in supporting their physical, spiritual, social, and moral development. At St. Columba’s we follow Beyond the Physical’s scheme of learning which forms an integral part of the school Curriculum as it is inclusive and engages all pupils, in a supportive and challenging environment. The holistic Scheme of Learning aspires for all children to acquire, develop, and master their fundamental movement skills; to further their knowledge and understanding of Physical Education concepts and principles and develop their overall competence, to enjoy, and excel in, a broad range of physical activities. The holistic nature of the Scheme of Learning not only allows for children to succeed and master the physical skills associated with Physical Activity but will teach children through cognitive and social domains allowing them many opportunities to cooperate and collaborate effectively as part of a team and compete appropriately against others, adhering to the principles of fairness, sportsmanship and respect. Beyond the Physical understand the importance PE, School Sport and Physical Activity has on children’s general health, fitness and mental wellbeing. The Scheme of Learning provides opportunities for all children to be physically active for sustained periods of time and will teach children the importance of leading healthy, active lives and making informed and appropriate lifestyle choices.

Implementation

At St Columba's we ensure that we have created a bespoke learning sequence so that the skills and knowledge the pupils develop is progressive. We work with external coaches who support the teaching and learning in PE to ensure the pupils acquire accurate knowledge. The children are taught to observe and produce the conventions of fair play, honest competition and good sporting behaviour as individual participants, team members and spectators. Thus, embedding life-long values such as co-operation, collaboration and equity of play. Participation in PE is encouraged in many forms including being an active participant as well as officiating. This enables pupils to develop their systematic thinking in tactical awareness as well as game development. Through the high-quality delivery of our Scheme of Learning in a P.E. lesson you will see: • High-Quality activities that engage all children to have success and master fundamental skills • Opportunities to work independently and collaboratively, sharing ideas, strategies and feedback • Opportunities for children to progress their learning at their own level through STEP principle • Affective use of AfL strategies including high-quality questioning to assess learning • Developing Cognitive and Social domains – going Beyond the Physical skills and attributes • Knowledge of the journey that the lesson will take the children on within future P.E. lessons

Impact

• Our Scheme of Learning ensures that the P.E. curriculum is inclusive and progressive and allows all children the opportunity to acquire, develop and master fundamental skills, gain knowledge and understanding of key concepts and provide opportunities that will foster a life-long love and participation in Physical Activity and Sport. All children will show a higher engagement within curriculum P.E. and wider Physical Activity and School Sport. The children will : Enjoy and be enthusiastic about Physical Education They will understand the importance and benefits of regularly physical activity. Share their knowledge about healthy lifestyles. Can participate in a range of different games and have a clear pathway to pursue their interests outside of the school day

 

 Long Term Plan 

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