P.E Policy
Rationale
Aims
Objectives
The Curriculum
Organisation and Time Allocation
Resources
PE Kit
Training
Planning
This document is a statement of the aims, principles and procedures regarding Physical Development at Manor Lodge Community Primary School. It was developed through a review of the Physical Education Policy of ?.. and by a process of consultation and discussion with teaching staff during the Autumn term 2006.This policy was approved by the Governing Body on 12th October 2006 It will be kept under review. A schedule for the review of this and other policy documents is set out in the School Improvement Plan. Back to top
Rationale
At Manor Lodge, we believe that physical education, experienced in a safe and supportive environment, is vital and unique in its contribution to a pupil?s physical and emotional development and health.The P.E. curriculum aims to provide for pupils? increasing self-confidence through an ability to manage themselves successfully in a variety of situations.
We cater for individual pupil?s needs and abilities by providing a balance of individual, team, co-operative and competitive activities.
The scheme of work is based on progressing learning objectives which, combined with varied teaching styles, aims to provide appropriate, stimulating, challenging and enjoyable learning situations for all pupils.
The scheme aims to promote an understanding of the many benefits of exercise, through a balanced range of relevant activities.
Physical education is planned to give access to cross-curricular themes and skills. Back to top
Aims
It is our aim to- develop an ability to plan a range of movement sequences, organize equipment and apparatus, and begin to design and apply simple rules
- develop an ability to remember, adapt and apply knowledge, practical skills and concepts in a variety of movement based activities
- promote positive attitudes towards health, hygiene and fitness.
- foster an appreciation of safe practice.
- develop motor skills through a range of relevant movement based activities.
- develop a sense of fair play and sportsmanship.
- develop communication skills, encouraging the use of correct terminology, to promote effective co-operation.
- foster an enjoyment, and positive attitude to, the subject in school. Back to top
Objectives
Children will participate in a range of movement activities in order to developpersonal physical skills.
- Children will be made aware of their body in relation to others and their
immediate environment and aim to promote quality of movement.
(Kinaesthetics)
- Children will be made aware of simple physiological changes that occur in their
bodies during exercise. (Physiology)
- Be given opportunities to develop imagination and co-operation to achieve
shared goals. (Teamwork)
- Be given opportunities to develop personal characteristics like initiative, self-
reliance and self discipline. (Self knowledge)
- Be given opportunities to enjoy and succeed in the subject as well as be
stimulated and challenged. (Problem solving)
- Provide an opportunity to develop areas of activity of their choice in extra-
curricular time. (Out of Hours Learning)
- Make full use of a range of P.E activity to prepare children mentally and
physically for key stage 3 and beyond. Back to top
The Curriculum
In the Foundation Stage, PE is incorporated in Physical Development.PE is a Foundation subject in the National Curriculum. Knowledge, concepts and skills are organized into the following areas of activity:
Key Stage 1 ? Gymnastics, Games, Dance
Key Stage 2 - Gymnastics, Games, Dance, Athletics, Outdoor and Adventurous Pursuits,
Swimming and Water Safety Back to top
Organisation and Time Allocation
The curriculum in this subject has been organised to ensure that children in both key stages have access to all areas specified in the National Curriculum.Lessons throughout the school are generally taught as class groups by the class teacher. Some lessons may on occasion be taught by a sports coach working alongside the teacher. Swimming lessons are always taught by a specialist swimming teacher alongside the class teacher.
All children at Manor Lodge enjoy between one and two hours of PE per week, depending upon whether they are swimming in that term. PE lessons are spread over the week for each year group so that children have regular opportunities for PE activities. Back to top
Resources
At Manor Lodge, we have access to an indoor hall, hard court areas, a grassed playing field and large rough ground area (used for Outdoor and Adventurous activities). Swimming is undertaken in Y6, when the children enjoy the excellent facilities at Pond?s Forge Swimming Pool. The school also has a well resourced PE store, portable football goals, portable and wall mounted gymnastics equipment, including many mats and benches.Equipment is checked regularly and stock replenished as often as the allocated budget allows.
Teachers have access to equipment and literature, via the Subject leader, and can always rely on advice when needed. Back to top
PE Kit
Children should have a change of clothes for PE: t-shirt and shorts for indoor activities; t-shirt, shorts or tracksuit and trainers for outdoor activities. Children work with bare feet during dance and gymnastics lessons for health and safety reasons. Children can keep their kit at school during the week so that they have it ready for lessons.Children are not allowed to wear earrings for PE for health and safety reasons. Parents are asked to teach their children to take their earrings out themselves or send them to school without earrings on days when they have PE. Parents are asked to wait until the beginning of the summer holidays to have children?s ears pierced, so that the holes are healed and the earrings can be taken out by the time term starts. Back to top