Physical Education
"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity"
John F Kennedy
At Finch Woods Academy, we understand the impact that physical activity has upon on our pupils’ journey to developing a healthy lifestyle for both mind and body.
In Physical Education, we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that allows our pupils to lead a healthy, active lifestyle and promote lifelong engagement in physical activity, not only as a participant but in roles such as leaders, coaches and umpires.
The Physical Education curriculum is designed to:
- develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities;
- ensure pupils are physically active for sustained periods of time;
- enable pupils to engage in competitive sports and activities;
- support pupils to lead healthy, active lives; getting involved in a range of activities that develop personal fitness and promote an active, healthy lifestyle;
- teach pupils to use a range of tactics and strategies, develop their technique, and improve their performance in competitive sports;
- encourage pupils to take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and teach pupils to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems.
The Finch Woods Academy Physical Education curriculum offers opportunities for all pupils to succeed physically, mentally and socially, regardless of ability. The welfare and development of our students is at the heart of everything we do, and we endeavour to ensure that all our students achieve their full potential. We strive for all our pupils to experience a broad range of individual and team sports and activities, as we aspire for our students to go on to maintain lifelong participation in sport and sustain a healthy, active lifestyle.
We understand the importance in providing the opportunity for pupils to develop their cultural capital and experience the curriculum outside of the sports hall; therefore, we have visits to stadiums, museums and opportunities for pupils to experience professional, live sports events in state-of-the-art sporting venues. We endeavour to equip all pupils with the understanding of how to lead healthy and active lives, while also gaining an appreciation for the enjoyment and competitiveness that sport can offer.
Key Stage 2 Curriculum
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Key Stage 3 Curriculum
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Key Stage 4 Curriculum
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Careers and Physical Education