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Physical Education

At Blowers Green, we strive to create a culture within which children will be ‘lifelong participants’ in sport, with the skills and abilities to apply their learning to a range of different sports or activities.

"Sport teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose - it teaches you about life." 

~ Billie Jean King 

Intent - What does the Physical Education, (PE) curriculum intend to do? 

‘Get Set 4 PE’, our PE curriculum, offers high-quality lesson plans to support and develop staff to ensure high quality teaching. It is designed to inspire all pupils to develop a love of physical activity, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead healthy, active lives. We believe that high-quality physical education is essential in promoting physical and mental well-being, fostering resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle. 

At Blowers Green, we have developed an all-inclusive range of sporting opportunities, in school and in extra-curricular groups such as: football, netball, cricket and multi-skills, that offer our children a wide variety of opportunities to access sports that they may not have access to outside of school.  

We have achieved the Gold Standard for The School Games Mark for the second consecutive year; an incredible accomplishment that reflects our commitment to promoting physical education and sports within the school community.  

 

 

Implementation – How is the PE curriculum implemented? 

Physical Education at Blowers Green is provided through a broad and balanced curriculum of physical activities including gymnastics, dance, athletics, games, swimming and outdoor adventurous activities. We aim to provide two hours of curriculum PE a week. The curriculum for PE is delivered throughout the whole school. Various sports are revisited to keep the subject ‘warm’, allowing children to refine and further their skills that they have previously learnt. This ensures opportunities for children to transfer skills from one activity or sport and relate it to another, always building upon prior knowledge and understanding to build and strengthen the children’s schema. Specialist coaches and class teachers use the ‘Get Set 4 PE’ teaching resources to deliver engaging lessons, driven by a clear progression in knowledge and skills. We provide swimming for children in Years 3 and 4. The children also learn about safety in the water.  

The PE curriculum is further enhanced by the dedication to lunchtime and after school sports clubs and further implementation of sporting tournaments with local primary schools. We have guest sports people into school to share their experiences and inspire and motivate pupils. 

 

 

 

Impact – What progress will children make? 

At Blowers Green, our PE curriculum ensures that all pupils develop fundamental movement skills, a love of physical activity, and an understanding of the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle. Through high-quality teaching and varied sporting experiences, children make clear progress in their physical abilities, teamwork, and confidence. 

By the time pupils leave Blowers Green, they will have: 

  • Developed Fundamental Movement Skills – Pupils will confidently demonstrate key physical skills such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing, and coordination, enabling them to participate in a wide range of sports and activities. 

  • Improved Fitness, Strength, and Stamina – Through regular participation in physical activity, children will enhance their endurance, flexibility, agility, and overall fitness levels. 

  • Gained Confidence in Competitive and Non-Competitive Sports – Pupils will have experienced a variety of individual and team sports, learning the importance of fair play, perseverance, and sportsmanship. 

  • Built Teamwork and Communication Skills – Through collaborative activities, children will develop essential life skills such as leadership, cooperation, and strategic thinking. 

  • Understood the Importance of Health and Well-being – Pupils will leave with a strong understanding of how physical activity benefits both their physical and mental health, including knowledge of exercise, nutrition, and personal fitness. 

  • Participated in a Broad Range of Sporting Experiences – All children will have taken part in school-based sports, extracurricular clubs, and inter-school competitions, ensuring they experience a variety of sporting opportunities. 

  • Developed a Lifelong Enjoyment of Physical Activity – Pupils will be inspired to continue participating in physical activity beyond primary school, equipped with the skills and confidence to engage in a healthy, active lifestyle. 

The impact of our PE curriculum is measured through ongoing assessment as learning, pupil engagement in lessons and extracurricular activities, participation in competitions and pupil voice feedback. Assessment is in essence a conversational routine. By providing an inclusive and engaging PE curriculum, we ensure that all pupils make excellent progress in their physical development and understand the lifelong benefits of staying active. 

Aims of the PE Curriculum 

The national curriculum for physical education aims to ensure that all pupils: 

  • 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.