PE
At Brightside Primary School, we understand that Physical Education is not only important for children’s physical health but also their mental health. We believe that the physical education curriculum inspires pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities as well as giving pupils opportunities to compete in sport and other activities, build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.
Intent
Through the intentions outlined below, pupils will all be able to meet the main aims of the National Curriculum:
develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities.
are physically active for sustained periods of time.
engage in competitive sports and activities.
lead healthy, active lives.
Pupils are provided with PE lessons which are inclusive for all
Pupils are taught through skills progression in each sport specific topic
Pupils are taught a range of sport, including athletics, across the school
Pupils are taught to compete appropriately against others; celebrating their own and others sporting achievements and successes with maturity
Pupils are supported in becoming resilient and reflective, whilst striving for personal excellence and portraying good sportsmanship
Implementation
Pupils play competitive games as a result of the skills being taught and learn to apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending.
Pupils develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance through multi-skills, dance, gymnastics and athletics and they perform dances using a range of movement patterns
Pupils are provided with regular opportunities to compete in intra and inter-school activities, both through our local School Games Network, other leagues.
Pupils in year 6 take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges at an outdoor centre
Pupils in year 2, 3, 5 and 5 undertake a term of swimming lessons each year, which also involve life-saving and water safety aspects.
Pupils in year 6, who cannot swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres, use a range of strokes effectively and perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations will be offered small group sessions in the summer term to ensure they achieve this
Impact
We are ambitious for all our children and strive to ensure that we provide all children with the skills needed for them to become successful sports persons. By the end of KS2 we expect our pupils to:
Enjoy taking part in a range of sporting activities
Have an understanding of the importance of health and fitness
Develop their competitive nature
