Physical Education

Physical Education

Delivery of high-quality Physical Education is the foundation on which our PESSPA Strategy is built.  We believe Physical Education teaches pupils more than just how to move, instead pupil learn through movement and their interaction with the world around them.  Our curriculum is planned to be progressive, and makes explicit reference to physical development, whilst contributing to social, emotional and intellectual growth.

High-quality teaching of physical education underpins the quality of our PE curriculum design and delivery.  Our staff are trained to promote a love of learning and an intellectual curiosity which inspires and motivates our pupils.  Our ‘Head, Heart, Hands approach’ allows West Heath Primary School to meet the aims of the national curriculum and embed the knowledge, skills and values required to be successful in PE, School Sport and Physical Activity.  We aim to equip children with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need now and in the future.  Enabling them to live a physical active, happy, healthy lifestyle and ‘Be a Star… Shine Bright’. 

How does West Heath Primary School achieve the aims of the PE National Curriculum 

 

Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities.

At West Heath Primary School, we offer a broad balanced curriculum that suits the needs of all pupils regardless of their abilities, background and individual differences.  Through our Head, Heart, Hands approach all pupils have access to a PE Curriculum that includes:  

-        Invasion Games (Hands) e.g. Basketball, Handball, Netball, Quidditch, Rugby

-        Invasion Games (Feet and Implements) e.g. Football, Gaelic, Hockey, Lacrosse

-        Gymnastics

-        Dance (Artsmark)

-        Net/Wall e.g. Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis

-        Striking and Fielding e.g. Cricket, Baseball, Softball, Rounders

-        Athletics

-        Outdoor Adventurous Activities (Outdoor Adventure plan)

-        Swimming (See swimming data on Primary PE and Sport Premium)

Our curriculum is designed to maximize the use of our school site and facilities.  West Heath Primary School was rebuilt in 2019 leaving us with an indoor sports hall and amazing outdoor spaces.  Our broad balanced curriculum is design to expose pupils to a range of sporting activities and development conceptual ideas relevant to the topic they are immersed in.  Pupils voice guides the design and delivery of our PE curriculum.   See Skill Organisers below to see the progression of our Head, Heart, Hands Approach across year groups and key stages…

 
Engage in competitive sports and activities.
 
Children at West Heath Primary School are exposed to an amazing range of competitions, festivals and events pitched at all ability levels.  Please see our School Sports Page for more information.
 
 
Be physically active for sustained periods of time.
 
PE is an integral part of our curriculum design at West Heath Primary School. We ensure that all pupils take part in a minimum of two hours of Physical Education per week. Enabling us to achieve our whole schools aims and vision.  Lessons are designed to be active and help develop pupils’ physical literacy and fine/gross motor skills.  Additional lessons supplement our two hours of Physical Education.  These lessons are designed to narrow gaps in social and emotional development, promote physical literacy health and wellbeing, or to stretch and challenge gifted and talented pupils. At West Heath Primary School, we have a shared ethos centered around high expectations and a holistic approach to teaching and learning.  We believe every child deserves the right to be championed as we attempt to remove barriers to learning and celebrate individual successes.   PE is a non-negotiable at West Heath Primary School and is prevalent on our whole school timetable.
 
Lead healthy, active lifestyles.
At West Heath Primary School, we believe in the development of a whole child.  This extends beyond skill acquisition and the development of physical attributes (Hands).  The Head (the think me) element of our PE Curriculum is design to give pupils the knowledge and understanding they need to lead a healthy and active lifestyle and to make informed choices.  To do this pupil need a secure theoretical knowledge in:

-        Diet and Nutrition 

-        The Muscular System

-        The Skeletal System

-        The Cardiovascular and respiratory system 

-        The Effects of Exercise 

-        Components of Fitness and training methods 

In addition to theoretical knowledge pupils learn about the different roles and responsibilities associated with PE and School Sport.  Pupils apply their knowledge by demonstrating their ability to plan and compose, recognize patterns, understand games and conceptual ideas, use ICT, take on leadership and management roles.

The Heart (the feeling me) element of our PE Curriculum underpins the attitudes and behaviors we expect our pupils to demonstrate as they encounter challenge and opportunities.  PE encourages the development of growth mindset, teaching pupils how do deal with criticism, judgement, challenges, obstacles, and motivate themselves to be autonomous.  Through values education in PE pupils learn to how be honest, resilient, respectful, determined, empathetic, collaborative and aspire to be excellent.  Practical application of these values and the development of a growth mindset empower pupils to become respectable citizens, who make valuable contributions to society.  PE and School Sport are powerful tools to expose pupils to real life concepts and scenarios.

Pupils are championed for their application of their Head, Heart and Hands. Our holistic approach to Physical Education curriculum gives all pupils the opportunity to ‘Be a Star and Shine Bright’.