The value of Physical Education

At Lickey End First School we believe Physical Education (PE) and Sport plays an important role in making our school motto ‘From tiny seeds grow mighty trees’ a reality for every pupil, with the potential to change young children’s lives for the better.





The curriculum at Lickey End First School for physical education aims to ensure that;

All Pupils should

  • develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
  • are physically active for sustained periods of time
  • engage in competitive sports and activities
  • lead healthy, active lives

Key Stage 1: Pupils should

  • Develop movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching
  • Develop movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching
  • Work as a team in a variety of different activities using simple tactics
  • Start to join in in competitive situations and learn about winning and losing
  • Apply their skills to different sporting situations
  • Perform dances using simple movement patterns

Key Stage 2: Pupils should

  • Continue to apply and develop their skills, linking them together and using them across different sporting activities
  • Develop flexibility, strength, technique and balance through dance, gymnastics and athletic
  • Communicate and collaborate with each other through team activities
  • Take part in competitive games, learning about attacking, defending, fair play and sportsmanship
  • Begin to recognise their own and others strengths and weaknesses and give each other feedback

Through PE and Sport our children can learn to develop the important qualities of discipline, resilience, communication, team work and ambition, leading to improved concentration, attitude and academic achievement.




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