Intent

To deliver a curriculum which:

• Allows for an appreciation of the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle,
• Develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.
• Is tailored to meet the needs of all children, including the most vulnerable, so everyone can participate equally.
• Challenges children to develop their skills and knowledge progressively,
• Develops cultural literacy by identifying sporting events, icons and looking at the history of sport.
• Develops pupil’s attitudes to sports and game so they can challenge themselves and others whilst having a healthy attitude to team games and individual challenge.
• Is accessible to all.
• Is inclusive, fair and enjoyable.

Implementation 

During KS2 children will be taught to

• Play competitive games, modified where appropriate, such as football, netball, rounders, cricket, hockey, basketball, badminton and tennis and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending.

• Take part in gymnastics activities.

• Take part in athletics activities.

• Perform dances.

• Take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team.

• Swimming and water safety: take swimming instruction either in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.