Foundation Subjects

Physical Education

Physical Education

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Intent: At Christ the Saviour, we want children to develop and hone the necessary skills to become lifelong participators in sport and physical activity. Our curriculum educates, improves and sets pupils up for an active and healthy lifestyle by teaching about the relationship between physical activity and good health and by providing opportunities to engage in a wide range of physical activities. Our curriculum places the pupils’ social and emotional development at the centre of their learning, ensuring that all pupils are able to gain confidence, raise their self-esteem and become active, healthy citizens.

EYFS Implementation

We recognise the importance of physical development in the Early Years as a key area of learning. Physical education is delivered through the continuous access to the outdoor environment. The activities planned allow our children to be active and interactive and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children also learn about the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food.

KS1 Implementation

In KS1, children build on the confidence gained in movement at EYFS.  Children learn to develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others. Children engage in competitive (both against self and against others) and co-operative physical activities, in a range of increasingly challenging situations. The effect of exercise on their body is also explored.

KS2 Implementation

In lower KS2, lessons focus on developing and applying the broad range of skills children have learnt during their time in KS1. More emphasis is placed on applying these skills in game situations and performance related tasks. Children begin to learn rules and scoring systems for these games, and start to think about how they can work best as part of a team. In upper KS2, children continue to think about teamwork, but look more deeply into the tactical side of games. They will also get the opportunity to experience different roles in sport including as coach, performer and official. Children are encouraged to analyse their own performance, so that they can compare their performances with previous ones to achieve their personal best.

Swimming

In Years 4 or 5, children attend swimming lessons at Gurnell Leisure Centre. Each class attends weekly lessons over the course of a term. Lessons are taught by specialist swimming instructors who assess the children at the start and end of the swimming course.

Children learn how to:

  •   swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres
  •   use a range of strokes effectively
  •   perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Our swimming lessons for 2020-21 have been delayed due to the restrictions in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Concerned parents should contact the PE team directly for further information. 

Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (OAA)

In Years 5 and 6, residential visits provide our children with the opportunity to participate in many different outdoor activities, which include orienteering and team building activities.

Extra Curricular Clubs

We offer a wide range of extra curricular sports clubs at Christ the Saviour, including, tag rugby, cricket, tennis, football, netball, fencing, gymnastics, street dance, ballet and skateboarding.