PE
At Hullavington CE Primary and Nursery School, we believe that Physical Education plays an important role in developing happy, healthy and confident children. We want every child to develop a lifelong love of physical activity, understanding the importance of keeping active and making healthy choices.
Through a broad, balanced and inclusive PE curriculum, we aim to develop children's physical skills, confidence, teamwork and resilience. We provide opportunities for all children to experience a wide range of sports and physical activities, discovering their strengths, challenging themselves and celebrating their achievements.
We believe that PE is about more than developing sporting ability. It also helps children to develop important life skills, including cooperation, communication, determination, respect and a positive attitude towards themselves and others.
Aims
Our PE curriculum aims to:
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Develop fundamental movement skills, physical competence and confidence.
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Provide opportunities to participate in a wide range of sports, games and physical activities.
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Develop agility, balance, coordination, strength and stamina.
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Encourage children to understand the importance of physical activity and its contribution to physical and mental wellbeing.
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Develop teamwork, leadership, communication, sportsmanship and resilience.
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Encourage children to challenge themselves, persevere and celebrate both individual and team achievements.
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Promote fairness, respect and positive attitudes towards winning and losing.
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Ensure that all children, regardless of ability or experience, feel included and have opportunities to succeed.
Teaching and Learning
Our PE curriculum is carefully planned to ensure that children develop their knowledge and skills progressively as they move through the school. Through high-quality teaching, children are taught a range of physical skills and techniques, which they practise, develop and apply in increasingly challenging situations.
Children experience a variety of activities, including games, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor adventurous activities. Lessons provide opportunities to develop individual skills as well as working collaboratively with others, applying tactics and strategies, and evaluating their own and others' performances.
We recognise that children have different strengths, interests and starting points. Our teaching is inclusive and provides appropriate challenge and support so that every child can participate, make progress and experience success.
Enrichment and Opportunities
We are committed to providing opportunities for children to enjoy sport beyond their timetabled PE lessons and to experience the excitement of taking part in sporting events.
We work in partnership with local schools and sports partnerships to offer a variety of opportunities, including both competitive and non-competitive sporting events. These enable children to represent the school, develop their skills, work as part of a team and experience the enjoyment of participating alongside children from other schools.
We value participation as much as performance and aim to ensure that opportunities are available to children of all abilities and interests. Whether competing, trying something new or simply enjoying being active, we want every child to feel that sport is for them.
Our extensive school grounds also provide valuable opportunities for children to be active, develop physical confidence and enjoy outdoor play and learning.
Healthy and Active Lifestyles
We encourage children to understand that being physically active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Through PE and wider school opportunities, children learn about the benefits of regular exercise, the importance of looking after their bodies and the positive impact that physical activity can have on their mental wellbeing.
Our ultimate aim is for children to leave Hullavington with the confidence, skills and enthusiasm to continue participating in physical activity and sport throughout their lives.
