The Aims of Physical Education are:

At Arco Academy, the intent of Physical Education (PE) is considered to be essential for a students’ overall well-rounded development in their personal, social and thinking skills. This is effectively achieved through the medium of physical activity and movement; it is also therefore a significant contributor to physical health. We consciously take an actively meaningful approach to the execution of this, with a key focus on social interactions, leadership, motor competence, delight and fun.

We aim to:

• Empower students by allowing them to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning and, as a result, enable them to develop personal skills such as: Confidence, Independence, Creativity, Determination, Courage, Excellence, Self- Management and Reflection.
• Promote interpersonal skills and qualities including co-operative team working with and for others; commitment, fairness, respect and equality which will support lifelong learning.
• Increase understanding of the benefits, and develop a positive attitude towards, leading a healthy and active lifestyle which includes a good diet along with regular exercise.
• Develop co-ordination, fine and gross motor skills, listening and perception, movement and self-control.
• Develop basic skills and abilities and where appropriate more complex skills in a range of sports and activities.
• Promote an understanding of safe practice and develop a sense of awareness and responsibility towards themselves and others.
• Provide an inclusive Physical Education programme which is accessible to all students, irrespective of their ability.
• Develop physical and cognitive competence in the skills of planning, performing and evaluating physical movement.
• Develop independence skills and communication with others in a positive way.

Pathways

Please see the following Curriculum Maps for more information: 

• Physical Education Curriculum Map
• PE Theory