Our curriculum is aimed to inspire students to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. We provide students with the opportunity to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. These opportunities will build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect. Please see below our specific aims and objectives of the curriculum.

Aims:

To help promote physical fitness that will improve the quality of life.
To learn and adopt acceptable moral and social standards
To develop maximum physical potential according to everyone’s ability. To help prepare students to see the role of leisure in their future.
To develop a working knowledge of safe practice and health and safety in sport
To promote the development of movement co-ordination and the acquisition of a range of motor skills within a broad range of physical activities
To ensure students are aware of the importance of fitness for life and carry this on after leaving school. To encourage students to extend their skills and provide opportunities for enrichment within competitive sports and activities. To develop knowledge and understanding within theoretical examination courses provided within the department.

Objectives:

To encourage the development of physical competence and help to promote physical development.
To develop an understanding of the basic strategies and terminology associated with individual, team, co-operative and competitive activities.
To develop an appreciation of skilful and creative performances across the areas of activity.
To encourage the ability to work with others in a variety of situations.
To understand basic fitness principles and the importance of an active lifestyle.
To encourage the development of positive personal qualities such as tolerance, fair play, enthusiasm, self-worth, and the mental determination to succeed.
To encourage independent learning.