Physical Education Programme
The PE programme in Monivea School incorporates six strands – Athletics,
Dance, Gymnastics, Games, Aquatics and Outdoor and Adventure activities.This
year we are putting a special focus on Athletics. Our targeting of the Active
School Flag has required an audit of our PE programme. This examination has
helped us improve our provision of Physical Education in the school.
The PE Programme in Monivea School incorporates six strands – Athletics,
Dance, Gymnastics, Games, Aquatics and Outdoor and Adventure activities. There
is a balanced approach to the teaching of all six strands. Each strand is
covered every year and all children have access to all six strands. A detailed
breakdown of what is covered can be seen in the table below.
Each year Monivea place a special focus on one strand in particular. For the
2020/21 school year we are shining a light on the strand of Athletics. Our aim
throughout the year is to expose the children to a wide variety of Athletics. we are going to have a skipathon and a run a a day challenge during the year. Our school teaches the land PAWS water safety programme every year from Junior to 6th and all children enjoy watching the presentations and learning about water safety
|
Strands |
Strand units |
|
Athletics |
·
Running ·
Jumping ·
Throwing ·
Understanding and
appreciation of athletics |
|
Dance |
·
Exploration, creation and
performance of dance ·
Understanding and
appreciation of dance |
|
Gymnastics |
·
Movement ·
Understanding and
appreciation of gymnastics |
|
Games |
·
Sending, receiving and
travelling ·
Creating and playing
games ·
Understanding and
appreciation of games |
|
Outdoor and adventure activities |
·
Walking, cycling and
camping activities ·
Orienteering ·
Outdoor challenges ·
Water-based activities ·
Understanding and appreciation
of outdoor and adventure activities |
|
Aquatics |
·
Hygiene ·
Water safety ·
Entry to and exit from
the water ·
Buoyancy and propulsion ·
Stroke development ·
Water-based ball games ·
Understanding and
appreciation of aquatics |
Our PE Programme is constantly being updated to make sure we are always
providing best practice PE delivery in our school. Our renewal of the Active
School Flag has required an audit of our PE programme. This examination has
helped us improve our provision of Physical Education. Here are some key
elements we focus on:
·
We prioritise one strand each year for further development. This year =
Athletics
·
Our staff attend PE specific CPD courses
·
We carry out a PE audit at the start of each year where we dispose of
all old equipment.
·
We purchased a lot of new age, appropriate PE equipment to enable us to
adequately teach each strand of the curriculum
·
All our equipment and resources are clearly labelled, well organised and
easily accessible. We make maximum use of this equipment.
·
We have introduced PE homework at certain times of the year
·
We have zoned the yard to help with the playing of sports.
·
We place more focus on integrating PE in the classroom through physical
activity breaks
· We ensure that pupils are provided with at least 1 hour of PE a week. However, we also reinforce a message that children need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day
HOMEWORK
Each month Monivea place a special focus on a strand and children are given a little piece of homework on the chosen focus.
