P.E.Policy
Rationale
Physical Education is concerned with the skilful management of the body and the development of efficient, effective and safe movement. Intrinsic to P.E. are the mental processes of decision making, selection and adaptation and the development of such qualities as commitment, co-operation and tolerance. Back to top
Purpose
Physical Education makes a unique contribution to children?s education during all stages of schooling. In Physical Education lessons children learn:* To be more skilful in the ways they manage their bodies, promote physical development, combined with the thinking involved in making decisions and selecting, refining, judging and adapting movements.
* To apply and adapt a range of physical skills in a variety of settings.
* To develop an appreciation of skilful and creative performances across the areas of activity.
* To understand through personal and practical experience how the body responds to activity, such as pulse rate, perspiration and respiration.
* Through experience, to know about and value the health and social benefits of participation in physical activity while at school and throughout life.
* To develop personal and social competence and the necessary coping skills to manage success and failure in competitive and co-operative situations, and so enhance self esteem.
*To develop problem solving and inter-personal skills.
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Guidelines
Good practice at Newton St. Cyres will be characterised by:1. A balance of the National Curriculum requirements of Gymnastics, Games, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.
2. A balance of approaches to teaching and learning ranging from whole class, group and individual work.
3. Children being encouraged to participate to the best of their ability and to be tolerant of different levels of expertise.
4. Emphasis being placed on developing healthy levels of exercise and fitness for all pupils.
5. Children being taught the importance of team work and co-operation and that the development of physical and social competence should go hand in hand.
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Health and Safety
*Elements of safety should run through lessons of which children should be made aware.*No jewellery should be worn during lessons, including watches.
*As recommended by Devon County, children should do P.E. bare-footed in the hall, but footwear must be worn to and from the hall in accordance with fire regulations.
*P.E. equipment needs to be checked as appropriate before use.
*In case of injury, help from another member of staff should be sought in deciding further action.
*Any injuries or accidents must be recorded in the accident book as soon as possible, and if judged appropriate, parents need to be contacted by phone or letter.
*Asthmatics need to have their inhalers in close proximity during P.E. lessons.
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