Physical Education

'At Howden School, we aim to provide students with a varied and competitive curriculum that builds the foundations for sports performance and excellence. Students will acquire skills and knowledge that will encourage them to embrace competition and thrive in it.

Students will learn how to plan, perform and evaluate actions, ideas and performances to improve their quality and effectiveness. Through this process, students discover their aptitudes, abilities and preferences and make choices about how to get involved in lifelong physical activity. We strive to ensure all students, regardless of their ability, achieve their full potential and are provided with a variety of opportunities that will enable them to pursue physical activity and sport in years to come.

Through sport and exercise, students are given the opportunity to develop lifelong skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience as well as developing an appreciation for the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. The varied curriculum will allow students, regardless of ability, to make progress and build confidence within the range of activities that we offer both in lessons and during extracurricular sessions.'

^{Mr G Hughes, Head of Physical Education}

'A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.’ Adapted from National Curriculum, DfE, 2014.

The aim of Physical Education at Howden School is to create an environment of enjoyment where students achieve and grow in confidence. We support students to lead a healthy, active lifestyle and allow students to develop physically, personally, and mentally through practical lessons. We build character through the values of fairness, courtesy and respect. We actively embrace competition and greet difficult tasks with resilience.

The Howden School curriculum for PE aims to ensure that all students:

• Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
• Are physically active for sustained periods of time
• Engage in competitive sports and activities
• Lead healthy, active lives

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

In Key Stage 3, classes develop their knowledge and skills through a programme of activities, taught in rotation throughout the year and revisited in each year.

Key Stage 4 Curriculum

(OCR GCSE PE)