Physical Education

 

 

 

At Castle High we believe that Physical Education (PE) is a very important subject. We want every child to enjoy PE because we feel children will learn more if they are enjoying an activity and also, having enjoyed the experience we hope they will continue with some kind of physical activity outside of school.

 

 

  

Students at Castle High experience quality teaching and learning in their PE lessons and enjoy working with an experienced IFA Football coach who teaches Football in years 8, 9 and 10 and an IRFU Rugby coach who coaches Rugby with our year 8 boys.

 

 

  

  

AIMS OF THE P.E. DEPARTMENT

 

 

Physical Education makes a unique contribution to a pupils' education. It encompasses a wide range of activities that give scope for the development of a broad range of skills through the medium of both cooperative and competitive physical activity.

 

 

Students gain access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to which they are entitled. In the delivery of this curriculum the department aims to develop:

 

 

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

 

• To develop the ability to apply knowledge, skills and concepts appropriately and effectively in a variety of situations.

   

 

• To develop cooperation, communication and creativity through progressive problem solving activities.

   

 

• To sustain an appreciation of physical movement through observation, analysis and evaluation

   

 

• To develop co-ordination and mobility through a structured and developed programme of skill acquisition.

   

 

• To develop a knowledge of safety procedures and an understanding of safe practice, including the need for rules and regulations.

   

 

• To increase each pupils? awareness of their own capabilities and an appreciation of individual differences, and to help pupils cope with success and failure through competitive awareness.

   

 

ATTITUDES

 

• To encourage participation and enjoyment in a wide range of physical activities, allowing pupils to become successful participants, officials or spectators.

   

• To engender attitudes of good sportsmanship.

   

• To foster leadership, social relationships, self-discipline, self control and co-operation.

   

 

HEALTHY LIFESYLE

 

• To develop an appreciation of health, fitness and the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle leading to life long participation in leisure activities.

   

 

 

 

Click here for full details on the KS3 & KS4 Curriculum

 

 

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