Physical Education

What are the aims of Physical Education?

– To be active physically, demonstrating knowledge and understanding through physical activity.
– To engage in activities that develop cardiovascular health, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.
– To develop independence through problem solving physical challenges, evaluating, modifying technique and consolidating skills through practise and repetition.
– To promote health awareness and the value of adopting a healthy lifestyle.
– To instil a sense of good sportsmanship and encourage recognition of other pupils’ contribution.
– To develop leadership skills, responsibility and self-awareness.
– To support the development of self-esteem through the development of physical confidence and helping pupils to cope with both success and failure in competitive and co-operative activities.
– To recognise and follow relevant rules, laws, codes, etiquette and safety
procedures for different activities or events, in practice and during competition.
– To provide access to external providers of physical activity and sport.
– To inspire students to build a life-long relationship with physical activity.
– To offer the opportunity to all pupils to leave Kettlebrook Short Stay School with a Cambridge National qualification in Sport Studies.