PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The 2014 National Curriculum for PE aims to ensure that all children:

develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities

are physically active for sustained periods of time

engage in competitive sports and activities

lead healthy, active lives

INTENT

We intend for our children to be healthy and balanced in body and mind. They will develop knowledge of what constitutes good health, through an understanding of good and bad life choices.  We intend for children to be physically active and find areas they enjoy through a wide range of opportunities. Through the development and understanding of body image, we aim to support our children to become confident and happy individuals. We intend that our children will develop an understanding of competition and how this can be constructive and destructive.

IMPLEMENTATION

Children explore PE through a wide range of sporting and physical areas.  This exploration is implemented with a range of sources, technologies, visits, competitions and workshops that enhance the development of knowledge and skill. Our curriculum is planned as such that it provides our children with regular opportunities to revise and revisit their learning and skills. Lessons are both theoretical and practical, with a range of individual and team activities. They present their knowledge and skill in a variety of ways, both teacher and child-led.

IMPACT

Children of MBHT leave school with the skills and knowledge needed to lead a healthy, balanced and active lifestyle. They make informed choices that can impact themselves and their future. We endeavour to instil a passion and spark an interest in a sport for children to pursue different avenues in their future with a well-informed knowledgeable understanding of a range of possibilities.  

Careers in Sport

Careers in sports continue to grow and provide wide ranging opportunities.  Our pupils could enter employment which requires various sports skills and knowledge including cooperation and team work.

The teaching and learning of sport supports careers, such as:

• Teaching
• Community Sports Officer
• Sports Coaching
• Sports Performance
• Sports Analysis
• Physiotherapy
• Gym instructor or PT
• Physical Activity Officer  

Influential Sports People:

• Marcus Radford - Footballer
• Tom Daley - British diver
• Serena Williams -  Tennis champion
• Ellie Simmons - Para Swimming 
• Rebecca Adlington - British Swimmer 
• Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur DBE - English Sailor

SMSC

Spiritual development

Through teaching PE, pupils develop their knowledge and understanding of the body’s performance when exercising; this leaves pupils amazed at the body’s ability. This is also linked to the Christian value ‘perseverance’, as pupils have to show perseverance when exploring the body’s capabilities. Through Dance and sports such as Gymnastics pupils are being creative, expressing feelings and emotions in their performances. Allowing pupils’ reflection time to evaluate their experiences allows them to build a positive mindset and promotes progression. Pupils will also see a sense of awe and wonder when observing elite performance from professional athletes and their peers. 

Moral development

Living a healthy lifestyle and promoting healthy living is apparent in each PE lesson at MBHT. Pupils develop the ability to tell between right and wrong through fair play in sporting events and participating in competitive situations, giving pupils a sense of justice, and how to respond appropriately when they feel there is an injustice. The frequent opportunity given to pupils to umpire and referee supports the importance of abiding by rules. Pupils are challenged to consider ethical and moral issues by discussing the use of enhancement drugs in sport and how fair or unfair this may be.

Social development

The nature of PE allows all pupils to develop the necessary skills to work in teams or pairs, as the majority of activities are based around team games or creating sequences in groups, co-operation with others is paramount to success. Giving the pupils roles such as leaders, coaches, or umpires, and offers pupils the opportunity to develop their communication skills, leadership skills and the ability to settle any discrepancies which may occur. Pupils are encouraged to reflect upon feelings of enjoyment and determination. 

Cultural development

Pupils are given the opportunity to explore dances and learn games from different traditions and cultures including their own, such as the Haka, Irish dancing, Bollywood Indian inspired dance, and the Lindy Hop. Pupils also recognise and discuss the differences between male and female roles within sport, at both elite and amateur levels. Compassion and respect for other culture and traditions is also displayed by all when exploring unfamiliar games or dances. Pupils will discuss how culture affects what sports different nations excel at and how cultural traditions can affect which sports men and women participate in.

Specific examples of Spiritual, Moral Social and Cultural Develop in Physical Education include:  

• Pupils learning to cope with both success and defeat with dignity.  
• Pupils discussing learning objectives and reflect upon issues as well as listening to others opinions.  
• Strategies and tactics being introduced to pupils  
• The role of coaches, leaders, and umpires are used to develop pupils’ sense of right and wrong.  
• Pupils witnessing positive behaviour in PE and are allowed the opportunity to reflect upon the need for rules and fair play.  
• Pupils becoming aware of different cultural attitudes towards aspects of physical activity.  
• Discovering the role of sport and dance within society including learning dances and games from different traditions.  
• Pupils learning to cope with their emotions in socially acceptable way during competitive situations

British Values

Democracy

PE provides a code of conduct for the school that permeates all subjects, including PE.  Pupils are taught about the need for different roles and different responsibilities, including teamwork and decision making. PE also provides a pupil voice for PE & School Sport (e.g. re curriculum, extracurricular activities, kit).

The Rule of Law 

Children are taught about age appropriate rules, fairness and respect, through a variety of PE activities. Children  learn to work individually and in groups.  An established ethos in PE with regard to how to win and lose fairly and understand good sportspersonship.  Competition against oneself is encouraged in addition to competition against others. 

Individual Liberty 

PE recognises individual differences. There is an ethos where the views of individual pupils are listened to and respected within an acceptable framework.  Pupils are taught safely and about safety within PE lessons, sports and competitions.

Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Pupils are taught about historical, cultural and religious differences, through a variety of PE activities.  The culture in PE respects cultural differences.  Pupils are taught about the environment and different activity contexts. There are appropriate rewards and sanctions in PE for inappropriate behaviour.  Loscoe engages in competition and encourages competition within and across the community.

Protected Characteristics 

Part of providing a meaningful PE offer for ALL pupils is being proactive and effective in identifying, addressing, raising awareness and closing inequalities. All staff at MBHT promote an inclusive practice, especially in supporting pupils with protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation). Loscoe take steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce in-equality, promote equity and strive for social jutice. This includes having due regard for the need to: 

• provide equal opportunities to all children with regards to PE and sports
• meet the needs of all children through a tailored and adapted PE curriculum. 
• encourage those who share a protected characteristic to participate in PE and sports activities competitions. 

Useful links and websites including things you can do with your child

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zj6pyrd

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ - Joe Wicks

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks1-collection/zbr4scw