Physical Education
Physical Education at Buntingford First School will aim to develop pupils that are both physically and mentally healthy, conscientious and respectful, who take an active interest in sport and physical activity. Through a diverse and engaging, all through, curriculum, students will learn how to develop and evaluate skills and techniques in a range of different activities as well as gaining vital experience in leadership, coaching and officiating. Students will develop competence to, engage and excel in a variety of competitive physical activities as well as being capable of being physically active for sustained periods of time.
KS1
The Key Stage 1 curriculum is designed to introduce students to a range of fundamental movement skills and techniques that they can transfer into the sports and activities that they will experience in Key Stage 2.
Pupils will be taught to master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities. They will also participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending.
As well as this they will gain opportunities to perform dances using simple movement patterns. In Key Stage 1 students receive 2 lessons of Physical Education per week.
During their PE lessons pupils will experience a variety of activities in line with the National Curriculum guidelines. There will also extra-curricular opportunities available in the summer term for students in Key Stage 1.
KS2
The Lower Key Stage 2 curriculum is designed to prepare students for the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum by teaching them a range of skills and techniques that they can transfer into the sports and activities that they will experience in middle school. Our curriculum aim is to provide a wide focus for all pupils to have the chance to experience and enjoys a variety of activities from each of the different sporting areas of the national curriculum.
In Key Stage 2 students will receive 2 lessons of Physical Education per week. During their PE lessons pupils will experience a variety of activities in line with the National Curriculum guidelines. These activities may include invasion games such as football, hockey, lacrosse, netball, tag rugby and handball. They'll also participate in dance and gymnastics lessons as well as athletics and striking games including; cricket, rounders and tennis. During these activities students will also be encouraged to develop their leadership skills through outdoor adventurous activities.