Physical education lessons take place twice a week both in the hall and outside either on the playgrounds or the field when the weather is fine. Through P.E. lessons, the children develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others. They also engage in competitive (both against self and against others) and co-operative physical activities, in a range of increasingly challenging situations.

The children will:

• master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities
• participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending
• perform dances using simple movement patterns

They take part in gymnastics, games and dance lessons throughout the year and in the summer athletic activities are included. We have sports days in the summer with the focus on participation and enjoyment as well as having a competitive element for all year groups. We are very well equipped with our equipment being replaced and updated regularly.

The focus of  P.E. is on enjoyment and participation and fostering a lifelong love of physical activity, so that the children lead healthy, active lives.