Physical Education

Introduction

In physical education, children learn about healthy lifestyles and performing a range of movement activities.

They should be taught about:

· Developing physical competence and confidence

· Developing creativity and imagination

· A range of activities

· A range of skills

· Physical development

· Healthy lifestyles

· Teamwork

· Communication

The knowledge, skills and understanding which children gain through their study of physical education can be regarded in terms of:

· Skills

· Planning

· Performance

· Evaluation

· Fitness and health

Children should have opportunities to participate in:

· Gymnastics

· Ball games

· Athletics

· Dance

· Swimming

THE LEARNING GOALS

Milepost 1

By the end of the school year in which they are 7, the vast majority of children will:

1.1 Know the rules and conventions of a number of activities and small games

1.2 Be able to perform simple activities with control and coordination

1.3 Be able to repeat and develop simple actions

1.4 Be able to apply simple tactics

1.5 Be able to apply movements in sequence

1.6 Be able to apply rules and conventions

1.7 Be able to observe, copy and develop actions performed by others

1.8 Be able to improve performance through observation and repetition

1.9 Be able to spend time at ease in water

1.10 Understand principles of safe activity

1.11 Understand that exercise has an effect on their body

Milepost 2

By the end of the school year in which they are 9, the vast majority of children will:

2.1 Know the principal rules of a number of established sporting and athletic activities

2.2 Know the principles of water safety

2.3 Be able to choose appropriate skills and movements to suit a task

2.4 Be able to plan actions and movements

2.5 Be able to take part in a range of individual, pair, small group and team activities

2.6 Be able to perform a range of activities with control and coordination

2.7 Be able to apply tactics in competitive situations

2.8 Be able to apply expressive movements in sequence

2.9 Be able to improve performance through analysis, observation and repetition

2.10 Be able to move easily through water

2.11 Understand the importance of warming up before an activity

2.12 Understand that physical activity is good for their health

2.13 Understand the importance of rules

2.14 Understand the importance of fair play

Milepost 3

By the end of the school year in which they are 12, the vast majority of children will:

3.1 Know that the study of physical education is concerned with healthy lifestyles and performing a range of movement activities

3.2 Know the principal rules of established sporting and athletic activities

3.3 Know the principles of water safety

3.4 Be able to perform with control, coordination, precision and consistency

3.5 Be able to plan their own performance

3.6 Be able to participate in small-side team games

3.7 Be able to use tactics to improve their own performance and that of a team

3.8 Be able to identify the features of a good performance

3.9 Be able to evaluate their own performance

3.10 Be able to refine and improve their performance based on their understanding of what is needed

3.11 Be able to apply the rules and conventions of a range of sports and activities

3.12 Be able to use movement as a means of expression and communication

3.13 Be able to swim a distance of at least 100 metres

3.14 Understand how physical activity affects the body

3.15 Understand the importance of dressing appropriately for physical activity

3.16 Understand the importance of hygiene

3.17 Understand the importance of safety procedures

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