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Physical Education - Curriculum Aims

For all young people to become

• Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve
• Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
• Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society

Key Processes

Pupils need to learn to

• Develop skills in physical activity (techniques, range of skills, precision, control and fluency).
• Make and apply decisions (tactics, strategies and compositional ideas; create ideas and plans; implement and plan areas in need of practise; recognize hazards).
• Develop physical and mental capacity (physical strength, stamina, speed and flexibility; mental determination).
• Evaluating and improving (analyse performances, identifying strengths and weaknesses).
• Make informed choices about healthy active lifestyles (activities, roles involvement in physical activity).

Range and Content

Study should include 4 of the following

• Outwitting opponents.
• Accurate repetition.
• Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions.
• Performing at maximum levels.
• Identifying and solving problems.
• Exercising safely and effectively.

Curriculum Opportunities.

Pupils should have the opportunity to.

• Get involved in a range of activities.
• Experience different roles.
• Follow pathways to other activities in and beyond school.
• Use ICT to aid performance.
• Make links between PE and other areas of the curriculum.