Physical Education

INTENT

The intent of Pensby Primary’s Physical Education curriculum is that all children achieve the aims of the national curriculum through a broad, balanced and progressive curriculum. We aim to ensure that the children’s experience of Physical Education is positive and motivating and that their attitudes to a healthy lifestyle are firmly embedded in our curriculum so that each child fulfils their potential whilst also recognising and valuing the importance of physical health and well-being. 

Our curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a range of sports and physical activities and within the curriculum, there are opportunities to compete in sport to build character and help to embed the values of respect and fairness. It is our aim to develop the children’s knowledge, skills and understanding in a range of sports so that they can perform with increasing confidence and competence and therefore develop active participation and lifelong learning in sport and PE.  

IMPLEMENTATION

Each child receives 2 hours of curriculum time PE on a weekly basis and this is carefully planned and mapped
out to ensure a broad and full range of skills and activities. These sessions are either delivered by specialist
coaches or class teachers during PE lessons. 

National Curriculum swimming is offered to all Year 4 children, but we also offer additional swimming sessions to children from Years 2-6.  Specialist swimming teachers provide sessions for children to learn to swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of 25m using a range of strokes.

In addition to PE in curriculum time, we provide opportunities for children to access extra-curricular physical activity through a wide range of sporting and active clubs, both after school and during lunchtime. Specialist coaches provide CPD for staff and offer a wider range of sporting activities both as curriculum PE and as additional sessions. This offer, as well as the expertise of key staff allows us to develop our children’s sporting expertise in a range of sports. 

IMPACT 

Quality PE lessons delivered by specialist coaches and highly qualified staff enhance our children’s physical skills, fitness, and overall well-being through engaging and progressive activities. Lessons build confidence, teamwork, and resilience while developing fundamental movement skills essential for lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. Expert coaching and CPD ensures high-quality instruction, motivating children to adopt healthy, active lifestyles and fostering a positive attitude toward physical education.