Physical Education Curriculum

Age Range: 4-16

For all students to be inspired to take part in physical activity. To develop the skills, confidence, love & knowledge to participate in physical recreation when they leave school in the wider community.

Physical Education Curriculum Big Ideas

Health and Well-being	A comprehensive approach to physical education that goes beyond just fitness, incorporating mental and emotional well-being, promoting a healthy active lifestyle.
Inclusive Physical Activity	Physical education is accessible to all students regardless of ability or background. The curriculum is inclusive and promotes diversity, culture, teamwork and a sense of belonging.
Lifelong Physical Literacy	Focus on developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy that students can carry with them throughout their lives. Equip them with the knowledge and habits to stay active and healthy beyond their school years.
Sportsmanship	Foster a positive competitive spirit through sports, emphasising fair play, sportsmanship, and respect for opponents. Create an environment where students learn valuable life skills through organised sports and healthy competition.
Mastery	Students progress at their own pace through personalised in depth learning, ensuring they achieve a deep understanding of fundamental skills before moving on to more advanced activities.

The School 21 approach

Subject Design Principles:

Students develop physical competence in a wide range of activities.
Engage in regular competition throughout all phases.
Apply knowledge and tactics, the “intelligent sports performer” to outwit the opponent.
Achieve personal development through physical education leading ‘healthy and active lives’.
Students develop an enjoyment in PE and sport to which they continue beyond the school gates.
Develop physical and mental capacity.
Students evaluate their own and others performances.
Make informed decisions over healthy and active lifestyles.

Progression Map

Primary

Secondary

Reception

Autumn term 1

Dance

Autumn term 2

Movement and exploration

Spring term 1

Gymnastics

Spring term 2

Mini Tennis

Summer term 1

Striking and Fielding

Summer term 2

Sports day Games

Year 1

Autumn term 1

Autumn term 2

Gymnastics

Spring term 1

Invasion Games

Spring term 2

Mini Tennis

Summer term 1

Summer term 2

Sports day Games

Year 2

Autumn term 1

Dance

Autumn term 2

Invasion Games

Spring term 1

Gymnastics

Spring term 2

Mini Tennis

Summer term 1

Striking and Fielding

Summer term 2

Athletics

Year 3

Autumn term 1

Dance

Autumn term 2

Gymnastics

Spring term 1

Invasion games

Spring term 2

Mini Tennis

Summer term 1

Striking and Fielding

Summer term 2

Athletics

Year 4

Autumn term 1

Dance

Autumn term 2

Gymnastics

Spring term 1

Invasion games

Spring term 2

Mini Tennis

Summer term 1

Striking and Fielding

Summer term 2

Athletics

Year 5

Autumn term 1

Dance

Autumn term 2

Gymnastics

Spring term 1

Football

Spring term 2

Tag Rugby

Summer term 1

Striking and fielding

Summer term 2

Athletics

Year 6

Autumn term 1

Dance

Autumn term 2

Gymnastics

Spring term 1

Football

Spring term 2

Tag Rugby

Summer term 1

Striking and fielding

Summer term 2

Athletics

Year 7

Autumn term 1

Health and Fitness

Dance

Outrunners

Autumn term 2

Basketball

Spring term 1

Table Tennis

Spring term 2

Football

Summer term 1

Volleyball

Summer term 2

Cricket

Rounders

Athletics

Year 8

Autumn term 1

Health and Fitness

Dance

Outrunners

Autumn term 2

Football

Basketball

Spring term 1

Table Tennis

Spring term 2

Badminton

Summer term 1

Volleyball

Summer term 2

Cricket

Rounders

Athletics

Year 9

Autumn term 1

Health and Fitness

Dance

Outrunners

Autumn term 2

Football

Basketball

Spring term 1

Table Tennis

Spring term 2

Badminton

Summer term 1

Volleyball

Summer term 2

Cricket

Rounders

Athletics

Year 10

Autumn term 1

Boxercise

Fitness Room

GCSE: Paper 1

The structure and function of the skeletal system

The structure and function of the muscular system

Autumn term 2

Sports Leaders

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze

GCSE: Paper 1

The structure and function of the skeletal system

The structure and function of the muscular system

Spring term 1

Basketball

GCSE: Paper 1

Movement analysis

Effects of exercise on the body

Physical training

Spring term 2

Badminton

Trampoline

GCSE: Paper 1

Movement analysis

Effects of exercise on the body

Physical training

Summer term 1

Football

Cricket

GCSE Paper 1:

Components of fitness

Applying the principles of training

Preventing injury in physical activity and training

Summer term 2

Rounders

GCSE Paper 1:

Components of fitness

Applying the principles of training

Preventing injury in physical activity and training

Year 11

Autumn term 1

Boxercise

Fitness Room

GCSE Paper 2:

Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports

Commercialisation of physical activity and sport

Autumn term 2

Basketball

GCSE Paper 2:

Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports

Commercialisation of physical activity and sport

Spring term 1

Badminton

GCSE Paper 2:

Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport

Sport psychology

Spring term 2

Trampoline

GCSE Paper 2:

Health, fitness and well-being

Summer term 1

Football

Summer term 2

Physical Education Curriculum