PE
''A good school provides a rounded education for the whole person. And a good Catholic school, over and above this, should help all its students to become saints….'' - Pope Benedict XVI, 2010
PE is hugely important and integral part of the curriculum and wider school life at St. Cuthbert's. High quality PE and Sport has a very powerful impact on the all-round development of young people as it boosts achievement, builds essential communication and leadership skills, promotes diversity and inclusivity and teaches the importance of healthy, active lifestyles. At St. Cuthbert's, we believe every child has a right to access high quality physical education and school sport.
Our PE curriculum is designed and tailored to offer the broadest range of opportunities for all children, thus promoting physical literacy. Through our teaching programme, we aim to develop a deep understanding of key knowledge, skills & character traits such as co-ordination, agility, balance, speed of movement, stamina, strength, creativity, imagination, leadership, teamwork and an understanding of strategy and tactics in team games. All children receive two hours of specific PE sessions every week, this is taught by Sports Coaches as well as teachers using the Get Set 4 PE materials.
Intent
At St Cuthbert’s, our aim is for Physical Education to engage, develop (both mentally and physically) and help to challenge our pupils. We also hope to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and British Values. We believe physical education gives children confidence, resilience and helps to instil strong sporting attitudes. Our lessons enable our children to become physically literate in the key fundamental movement skills (agility, balance and gross and fine motor skills) and become physically confident with supporting their fitness and health.
Implementation
We have a progressive curriculum using Get Set 4 PE that aims to help the children with the essential abilities to realise their potential. We allow the children to understand what quality physical activity looks and feels like and how, with practice, they can improve their skill sets to reach higher quality outcomes. We cover the national curriculum themes of athletics, dance, gymnastics, swimming, OAA and games (net and wall, invasion and striking and fielding) to ensure all children develop appreciation of their own strengths and weaknesses.