Why do we learn physical education?
The Ark John Archer Sports and Fitness Curriculum aims to inspire pupils to engage in physical activity with both enthusiasm and discipline, while imparting the knowledge and information required to make suitable choices for living a healthy and prosperous life. The curriculum draws together the two domains, which are taught as individual lessons, to demonstrate how each contributes to, and relies upon, the other in developing a healthy lifestyle. Pupils explore the concepts of Health and Fitness further through both the PSHCE and Science Curriculums.
Our approach
• Enrichment: a carefully planned schedule of school-funded sports enrichment (see Enrichment section), providing pupils with the opportunity to develop skills in specific disciplines, represent the school in the wider community and develop a sense of pride in their own and team achievements. The school currently focuses on two key sports that reflect the interests and skills of our cohort: Football and Athletics. Pupils are inspired through opportunities to participate in external events and competitions, and are required to commit through training and dedication to their chosen sport.
• Parents as partners: Parents are given opportunities to engage in workshops that support the promotion of positive mental and physical well–being.
• Motor-skills interventions: where pupils are assessed to require further support in developing motor skills, our Sports coach leads group and 1:1 interventions to target their areas of development – pupils work through a planned progression of skills as directed by the SEND and Inclusion Lead, and are assessed at regular intervals to monitor progress.
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Multi-skills: Pupils develop their skills in co-ordination, travelling, aim, balance and a range of sports-based movements. Mighty Movers (Running): Pupils learn to run at different speeds and distances with the aim to improve fitness levels. |
Multi-skills: Pupils develop their skills in co-ordination, travelling, aim, balance and a range of sports-based movements. Bootcamp: Pupils track their progress weekly on a range of exercises designed to improve overall fitness and health. |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Skip to the Beat: Pupils learn to develop their balance and control through a range of skipping techniques. They explore different rhythms and beats. Groovy Gymnastics: Pupils develop their jumping and balance skills through different sequences of movements. |
Groovy Gymnastics: Pupils use different jumping techniques, incorporating these into sequences of core movements. Brilliant Ball Skills: Pupils learn a range of throwing and catching skills and explore when to use each one most tactically. They apply these skills to team matches. |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps. They learn to adjust speed when walking and running, considering when best to change speed. Cool Core - Gymnastics: Pupils develop their flexibility, muscle strength and concentration through a variety of gymnastic exercises; balances; routines |
Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps. They learn to adjust speed when walking and running, considering when to change speed. Step to the Beat: Pupils learn to complete a sequence of fitness moves and steps in time with music. They build their stamina and track their progress. |
Year 2
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Multi-skills: Pupils develop their skills in co-ordination, travelling, aim, balance and a range of sports-based movements. Mighty Movers (Running): Pupils learn to run at different speeds and distances with the aim to improve fitness levels. |
Multi-skills: Pupils develop their skills in co-ordination, travelling, aim, balance and a range of sports-based movements. Fitness: Bootcamp: Pupils track their progress weekly on a range of exercises designed to improve overall fitness |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Skip to the Beat: Pupils learn to develop their balance and control through a range of skipping techniques. They explore different rhythms and beats. Groovy Gymnastics: Pupils develop their jumping and balance skills through different sequences of movements. |
Groovy Gymnastics: Pupils use different jumping techniques, incorporating these into sequences of core movements. Brilliant Ball Skills: Pupils learn a range of throwing and catching skills and explore when to use each one most tactically. They apply these skills to team matches. |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
|
Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps. They learn to adjust speed when walking and running, considering when best to change speed. Sports: Cool Core - Gymnastics: Pupils develop their flexibility, muscle strength and concentration through a variety of gymnastic exercises; balances; routines. |
Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps. They learn to adjust speed when walking and running, considering when to change speed. Fitness: Step to the Beat: Pupils learn to complete a sequence of fitness moves and steps in time with music. They build their stamina and track their progress. |
Year 3
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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Multi-skills: Pupils develop their skills in co-ordination, travelling, aim, balance and a range of sports-based movements. Mighty Movers (Running): Pupils learn to run at different speeds and distances with the aim to improve fitness levels. |
Multi-skills: Pupils develop their skills in co-ordination, travelling, aim, balance and a range of sports-based movements. Bootcamp: Pupils track their progress weekly on a range of exercises designed to improve overall fitness. |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
|
Skip to the Beat: Pupils learn to develop their balance and control through a range of skipping techniques. They explore different rhythms and beats. Groovy Gymnastics: Pupils develop their jumping and balance skills through different sequences of movements. |
Groovy Gymnastics: Pupils use different jumping techniques, incorporating these into sequences of core movements. Brilliant Ball Skills: Pupils learn a range of throwing and catching skills and explore when to use each one most tactically. They apply these skills to team matches. |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
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Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps increasing height, distance and power. They learn to adjust speed when running to compete with personal bests and others. Sports: Cool Core - Gymnastics: Pupils develop their flexibility, muscle strength and concentration through a variety of gymnastic exercises; balances; routines. |
Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps. They learn to adjust speed when walking and running, considering when to change speed. Fitness: Step to the Beat: Pupils learn to complete a sequence of fitness moves and steps in time with music. They build their stamina and track their progress. |
Year 4
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Invading Games: Pupils practise the key skills required for participating in team games, including passing, positioning, communicating and attacking. Mighty Movers (Boxercise): Pupils learn to make precise, controlled movements. |
Invading Games: Pupils practise the key skills required for participating in team games, including passing, positioning, communicating and attacking. Bootcamp: Pupils track their progress weekly on a range of exercises designed to improve overall fitness |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Gym Sequences: Pupils learn a range of exercises designed to build strength, stamina, resilience and overall fitness. They record accomplishments and track progress over time, evaluating exercises. Swimming lessons: Pupils attend weekly swimming across the Spring term. |
Striking and Fielding: Pupils explore the skills required for competing as a team. They practise how to strike a ball and learn how to field as a part of a team. Pupils develop hand-eye coordination. Swimming lessons: Pupils attend weekly swimming across the Spring term. |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps increasing height, distance and power. They learn to adjust speed when running to compete with personal bests and others. Sports: Cool Core - Gymnastics: Pupils develop their flexibility, muscle strength and concentration through a variety of gymnastic exercises; balances; routines. |
Young Olympians: Pupils learn the different skills required to compete individually in a range of disciplines; running, aim; jumping; relay; throwing. Fitness: Step to the Beat: Pupils learn to complete a sequence of fitness moves and steps in time with music. They build their stamina and track their progress. |
Year 5
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Invading Games: Pupils practise the key skills required for participating in team games, including passing, positioning, communicating and attacking. |
Bootcamp: Pupils track their progress weekly on a range of exercises designed to improve overall fitness. They learn new ways to exercise, complete circuits, and evaluate their performance. Swimming lessons: Pupils attend weekly swimming across the Autumn term. |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
|
Gym Sequences: Pupils learn a range of exercises designed to build strength and overall fitness and resilience. They record accomplishments and track progress over time. Might Movers: Pupils find ways to build strength, stamina and fitness through a range of exercises set to music. |
Striking and Fielding: Pupils explore the skills required for competing as a team. They practise how to strike a ball and learn how to field as a part of a team. Gym Sequences: Pupils learn a range of exercises designed to build strength and overall fitness, tracking their progress. |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
|
Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps increasing height, distance and power. They learn to adjust speed when running to compete with personal bests and others. Sports: Cool Core - Gymnastics: Pupils develop their flexibility, muscle strength and concentration through a variety of gymnastic exercises; balances; routines. |
Young Olympians: Pupils learn the different skills required to compete individually in a range of disciplines; running, aim; jumping; relay; throwing. Fitness: Step to the Beat: Pupils learn to complete a sequence of fitness moves and steps in time with music. They build their stamina and track their progress. |
Year 6
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Invading Games: Pupils practise the key skills required for participating in team games, including passing, positioning, communicating and attacking. |
Bootcamp: Pupils track their progress weekly on a range of exercises designed to improve overall fitness. They learn new ways to exercise, complete circuits, and evaluate their performance. Swimming lessons: Pupils attend weekly swimming across the academic year. |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
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Mighty Movers: Pupils find ways to build strength, stamina and fitness through a range of exercises set to music. They learn skills through boxercise to strengthen their core and precision. Swimming lessons: Pupils attend weekly swimming across the academic year. |
Striking and Fielding: Pupils explore the skills required for competing as a team. They practise how to strike with accuracy and intention and learn how to work strategically with others to field. Swimming lessons: Pupils attend weekly swimming across the academic year. |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
|
Active Athletics: Pupils learn to complete different jumps increasing height, distance and power. They learn to adjust speed when running to compete with personal bests and others. Sports: Cool Core - Gymnastics: Pupils develop their flexibility, muscle strength and concentration through a variety of gymnastic exercises; balances; routines. |
Young Olympians: Pupils learn the different skills required to compete individually in a range of disciplines; running, aim; jumping; relay; throwing. Fitness: Step to the Beat: Pupils learn to complete a sequence of fitness moves and steps in time with music. They build their stamina and track their progress |