What are the aims of this subject?
• To be active physically, demonstrating knowledge and understanding mainly
through physical activity.
• To engage in activities that develop cardiovascular health, flexibility,
muscular strength and endurance.
• To develop independence through problem solving physical challenges,
evaluating, modifying technique and consolidating skills through practise
and repetition.
• To promote health awareness and the value of adopting a healthy lifestyle.
• To instil a sense of good sportsmanship, and encourage recognition of other pupils’ contribution.
• To develop leadership skills, responsibility and self-awareness.
• To support the development of selfesteem through the development of
physical confidence and helping pupils to cope with both success and failure in competitive and co-operative activities.
• To recognise and follow relevant rules, laws, codes, etiquette and safety
procedures for different activities or events, in practice and during
competition.
• To provide access to external providers of physical activity and sport.
• To ensure all pupils leave Burton PRU with a PE qualification which reflects the best of their ability.
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