Physical Education

Physical Education at Buntingford First School will aim to develop pupils that are both physically and mentally healthy, conscientious and respectful, who take an active interest in sport and physical activity. Through a diverse and engaging, all through, curriculum, students will learn how to develop and evaluate skills and techniques in a range of different activities as well as gaining vital experience in leadership, coaching and officiating. Students will develop competence to, engage and excel in a variety of competitive physical activities as well as being capable of being physically active for sustained periods of time.

 

Why is PE important?

Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviours for physical activity and physical fitness. Supporting children to establish a routine of physical education can provide pupils with the ability and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.

 

When is PE taught?
Physical development is continuous in the EYFS, focussing on both fine and gross motor skills through the school day.  In addition, Reception children have an adult led lesson once a week.  In KS1(Key Stage 1) and KS2 (Key Stage 2) PE takes place twice a week covering various sporting activities.  

 

How is PE taught?

At Buntingford First School we use the programme - Complete P.E. which is an interactive Physical Education resource designed to support the implementation of a high-quality Physical Education Curriculum

PE is taught through a combination of subject knowledge and skill building. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom.

 

What do we learn about in PE?

We teach athletics, dance, games, gymnastics and challenge through thematic themes. The Complete PE resources support the delivery of high-quality PE and physical activity.

 

What do we learn in PE?

We learn about:-

• Social and personal development.
• Physical and motor development.
• Knowledge and understanding.
• Creative and aesthetic development.
• Development of health-related fitness.
• Development of safety.

Pupils in EYFS will be taught to:

• This will involve teaching children the importance of living a healthy, happy, and active life.
• To develop gross motor skills, children will be given the opportunity to develop their core strength, stability, balance, and spatial awareness using a variety of small and large apparatus using the indoor and outdoor environment.
• To develop fine motor skills, children will use a wide range of small tools to develop control and proficiency in drawing, cutting, colouring and letter formation.
• Children are provided with opportunities to develop Fine/Gross motor skills daily throughout the setting.

Pupils in KS1 will be taught to:

• master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities
•  participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending
• perform dances using simple movement patterns.

Pupils in KS2 will be taught

• use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
• play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
• develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance [for example, through athletics and gymnastics]
• perform dances using a range of movement patterns
• take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team
• compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best.

 

How do we assess and monitor PE?

We assess our children using various methods including collecting their voice through whole class, small group and individual discussions.  We encourage our children to ask questions and share their opinions and predictions. We take video footage so children can assess and comment on their own performances and that of others.  We look at the learning intention and judge whether the intention has been achieved, through what we have observed as well as pupil voice.

In Early Years, we assess our children using Development Matters statements.  By the time the children leave us in Reception, we assess our children against the Early Learning Goals.  In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 we look at the objectives set by Complete PE.