Core PE
At Stowmarket High School we study PE to develop the physical, social and emotional well-being of our students. We aim to provide an engaging and challenging curriculum that allows all students to achieve their potential. We offer excellent opportunities to develop a healthy life-long love of physical activity both in lessons and through our extensive extracurricular program. We want all students to feel they belong as part of a team, believe in their potential and thrive physically, socially and emotionally. We do this by developing the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to be a leader and provide memorable experiences throughout a student’s journey within Physical Education.
Students will be provided with a variety of opportunities and experiences throughout their time at Stowmarket High School, challenging them both inside and outside the classroom. Students will develop physical, technical and tactical sporting skills; enhanced by an embedded focus on mental skills such as resilience, determination and confidence. Leadership skills take a strong emphasis as students move through the key stages, with students able to take on alternative roles other than just a performer. We aim to ensure all students leave the school possessing the skills, motivation and knowledge to enjoy a lifelong engagement with sport and physical activity, in whatever capacity that may be. We trust that our broad PE curriculum will allow students to develop their love of movement and sport well beyond their time with us. Curriculum Intent Overview Core PE Students will focus on improving their physical, social and emotional wellbeing through an engaging range of sport and physical activities. Development of student’s physical literacy is key, with students assessed on the physical, cognitive and leadership qualities. This is achieved through experiencing a wide range of activities, built on each year through a progressive and well-sequenced curriculum. Exam PE Students can select GCSE PE or WJEC Sport and Coaching. Both courses have a focus on:
Developing an understanding of Physiological, Sociological and Psychological theory in sporting performance. To significantly improve practical performance across a selection of sporting activities (GCSE PE) or their understanding and application of key coaching skills and techniques (Sport and Coaching).
The above is all achieved by teaching theoretical content through and alongside high-quality practical PE lessons. We believe that students deserve a broad and ambitious Physical Education curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which develops physical, social and emotional well-being and prepares them well for future learning or employment.
