PE Intent
The intent of the Physical Education (PE) curriculum at St. Aidan’s Church of England Primary School is to develop children’s physical competence and confidence, enabling them to perform a range of physical activities with increasing skill and enjoyment.
It aims to promote a lifelong commitment to health and fitness by encouraging regular exercise and understanding the importance of an active lifestyle. The curriculum also seeks to foster teamwork, fair play, and respect through cooperative and competitive activities, while supporting children’s overall physical, mental, and social well-being.
Ultimately, it strives to build a foundation of physical literacy that empowers pupils to lead healthy, active lives now and in the future.
PE Aims
The PE curriculum at St. Aidan’s aims to develop pupils’ physical competence and confidence, enabling them to perform a range of activities with increasing skill and control. It focuses on promoting physical health, encouraging active lifestyles, and fostering an understanding of the importance of fitness and wellbeing.
The curriculum emphasises the development of fundamental movement skills, teamwork, and fair play, while nurturing positive attitudes towards physical activity.
It is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all children, supporting their physical, social, and emotional development through varied and enjoyable experiences that build self-esteem and resilience.
Overall, the curriculum seeks to lay a strong foundation for lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.
PE Implementation
At St. Aidan’s the implementation of the PE curriculum involves a structured approach to developing pupils’ physical skills, knowledge, and understanding through a variety of activities. This is delivered through the PE Passport scheme.
Teachers plan and deliver lessons that align with the curriculum’s key objectives, ensuring progression in fundamental movement skills, team games, dance, gymnastics, and outdoor activities.
The school allocates appropriate time within the weekly timetable for PE, provides necessary resources and safe facilities, and supports staff with ongoing training to maintain high-quality instruction.
Formative assessment methods are used to monitor pupils’ progress, inform planning, and encourage personal improvement.
Additionally, the curriculum promotes values such as teamwork, respect, and healthy living, ensuring that physical education contributes to pupils’ overall development and well-being.
PE Impact
Here at St. Aidan’s, the PE curriculum plays a crucial role in promoting physical health, developing fundamental motor skills, and fostering positive attitudes towards exercise from an early age.
By providing structured and progressive activities, it helps children build coordination, strength, and endurance while encouraging teamwork and social interaction. The curriculum also supports mental well-being by reducing stress and enhancing concentration, which can positively affect academic performance.
Furthermore, it lays the foundation for lifelong healthy habits and an appreciation for physical activity, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded, confident, and active young learners.
Spirituality in Physical Education
Spirituality weaves through every aspect of life at St. Aidan’s, permeating our vision, culture, and daily practices. Our pupils have enquiring minds and want to learn about themselves, others and the world.
Through our ambitious and broad curriculum, children have opportunities to ignite their interests and talents. Rich spiritual opportunities exist across the PE curriculum for all children at every age.
Spirituality is embodied through Physical Education as our children engage in activities that promote holistic well-being and a connection between mind and body. PE provides a space for our children to explore their physical capabilities, fostering an appreciation for the harmony between the body, mind, and spirit. Through exercises, sports, and mindful activities, students can experience a sense of presence, discipline, and teamwork, contributing to their spiritual development. The emphasis on health, resilience, and self-awareness in PE encourages students to recognise the importance of balance and self-care, aligning with spiritual principles. The joy of movement, the camaraderie in team sports, and the cultivation of values such as respect and sportsmanship all contribute to a holistic approach to spirituality in PE, enriching our children’s understanding of the connection between physical and spiritual well-being.
The PE curriculum has been designed with many opportunities for spiritual development in mind.
▪ Being a team member.
▪ Pushing yourself to the limits.
▪ Extremes of skill, endurance and achievement.
▪ Emotion in sport such as those evoked through success and failure
▪ Personal limitation and acceptance that others may perform better
▪ Appreciation of perfection.
▪ Sportsmanship.
Physical Education Curriculum Overview