P.E.

At St Joseph’s we recognise the importance of PE and the role it has to play in promoting a long-term healthy lifestyle. Healthier children become healthier adults and through careful planning, we ensure that high quality teaching and learning instils in children the value of looking after their bodies. Our PE curriculum has been designed around the requirements of the National Curriculum to provide all children with high quality PE and sporting provision. It is our vision that every child fulfils his or her sporting potential and is given the opportunity to take part in a broad range of sporting activities.

We offer a broad range of sporting opportunities through our membership with Stockport SHAPES alliance and as a member of the Reddish cluster of schools. These partnerships allow children to experience competitive sporting events, in addition to learning vital life skills such as teamwork, determination and resilience.

P.E. Whole School Overveiw

Netball

Reception

To learn to play against a partner.

To work co-operatively as a team.

Y1

To understand the role of defenders and attackers.

To recognise who to pass to and why.

Y2

To understand that scoring goals is an attacking skill and to explore ways to do this.

To understand that stopping goals is a defending skill and to explore ways to do this.

Y3

To develop passing and moving and play within the footwork rule.

To use a variety of passes to move towards a goal.

Y4

To develop movement skills to lose a defender.

To develop the shooting action.

Y5

To move into and create space to support a teammate.

To use defending skills to gain possession.

Y6

To develop accuracy in the shooting action under pressure.

To use and apply skills, principles and tactics to a game situation.

Dance

Reception 

Theme: at the seaside

To copy, repeat and explore actions in response to a theme.

Theme: under the sea

To explore and remember actions considering level, shape and direction.

Y1

THEME: Weather

To explore pathways in my dance.

THEME: Weather

To create my own dance using, actions, pathways and counts.

Y2

THEME: Secret Garden

To develop an understanding of dynamics and how they can show an idea.

THEME: The Circus

To copy, remember and repeat actions using facial expressions to show different characters.

Y3

To remember, repeat and create actions to represent an idea.

To use straight pathways and clear changes in direction in a line dance.

Y4

To develop a dance using matching and mirroring.

To develop a carnival dance using formations, canon and unison.

Y5

To work with a partner to copy and repeat actions in time with the music.

To work collaboratively with a group to choreograph a dance in the style of Rock ’n’ Roll.

Y6

To demonstrate a sense of rhythm and energy when performing bhangra style motifs.

To perform a bhangra dance, showing an awareness of timing, formations and direction.

Gymnastics

Reception

Theme: Jack and the Beanstalk

To develop jumping and landing safely from a height.

Theme: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

To explore travelling around, over and through apparatus.

Y1

To explore travelling movements.

To develop stability and control when performing balances.

Y2

To perform gymnastic shapes and link them together.

To develop travelling actions and balances using apparatus.

Y3

To be able to create interesting point and patch balances.

To develop the straight, barrel, and forward roll.

Y4

To develop control in performing and landing rotation jumps

To develop the straight, barrel, forward and straddle roll.

Y5

To perform interesting symmetrical and asymmetrical balances using apparatus.

To develop the straight, forward, straddle and backwards roll into a sequence.

Y6

To develop counter balance and counter tension.

To develop jumps and explore the effect of height.

Rugby

Reception

To develop accuracy when throwing to a target.

To develop throwing and catching with a partner.

Y1

To select the correct throw for the target.

To develop throwing for accuracy.

Y2

To select and apply the appropriate skill to the target game.

To consider how much power to apply when aiming at a target.

Y3

To develop throwing, catching, and running with the ball.

To develop an understanding of defending as a team.

Y4

To develop movement skills to dodge a defender.

To develop an understanding of how to defend using tagging rules.

Y5

To understand when to pass and when to run with the ball.

To use a backwards pass effectively when attacking.

Y6

To apply rules, skills and tactics learnt to play in a tag rugby tournament.

To move into space to support a teammate abiding by the rules.

Athletics

Reception

Theme: at the circus

To develop balancing.

Theme: on safari

To develop running and stopping.

Y1

To develop throwing for distance.

To develop throwing for accuracy.

Y2

To develop technique when jumping for height.

To develop throwing for accuracy.

Y3

To develop throwing for distance and accuracy.

To develop the sprinting technique and improve on your personal best

Y4

To develop power and technique when throwing for distance.

To develop technique when jumping for distance.

Y5

To understand pace and apply different speeds over varying distances.

To develop technique in relay changeovers.

Y6

To develop power, control and technique for the triple jump.

To work collaboratively in a team to develop the officiating skills of measuring, timing and recording.

OAA - Orienteering

Reception

To explore different ways to travel.

To develop changing direction.

Y1

To explore and develop working as a team.

To develop talking, listening and sharing skills.

Y2

To co-operate and communicate in a small group to solve challenges.

To communicate effectively and develop trust.

Y3

To develop co-operation and teamwork skills.

To be able to identify objects, draw and follow a simple map.

Y4

To develop trust whilst listening to others and following instructions.

To be able to orientate and navigate around a map and draw a route using directions.

Y5

To develop strong communication and negotiation skills to solve challenges.

To develop navigation skills and map reading.

Y6

To develop tactical planning and problem solving.

To work as a team and use critical thinking to determine the best approach.

PHYSICAL LITERACY

Physical literacy is the ability to move with confidence and competence in a variety of physical activities, and to understand the importance of movement. It's a complex relationship that's influenced by thoughts, feelings, engagement, and experiences. 

Physical literacy includes: 

·         - Physical competence: The ability to move with confidence and competence

·        - Motivation: The desire to be physically active

·         - Knowledge: Understanding why movement matters and how you feel while doing it

·         - Understanding: Valuing the contribution of physical activity to your life

Physical literacy is the foundation for a lifetime of physical activity, which can promote well-being and prevent disease. It's important to start building physical skills early, as the peak time for doing so is from birth to seven years old.

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Understanding physical literacy: find out more

Blogs

Look out for next week’s blog on the four components of Physical Literacy

In-depth reads into physical literacy

Some great reads that explain the concept further:

• Physical Literacy: A Guide for Educators
• Journal of Sport and Health Science – Special issue on physical literacy

A physical literacy enriched PE curriculum

If you would like to know more about how to incorporate physical literacy into your PE curriculum, you may be interested in these links:

• Physical Literacy for Schools
• Operationalising Physical Literacy through Sport Education
• Promoting Purposeful Physical Play in the Early Years through Physical Literacy

Evidence-based practice

For research on the value of physical literacy enriched curriculum, please read here: 

• Effects of a Sports-Oriented Primary School on Students’ Physical Literacy and Cognitive Performance
• Agility as a predictor of physical literacy, activity levels and sport involvement
• Associations between previous sport and exercise experience and physical literacy elements among physically inactive Danes

Listen to the experts

This podcast with physical literacy expert, Dr Elizabeth Durden-Myers is an essential listen:

Physical literacy and the Combination Lock on spotify or apple

Professional development

• Introducing Physical Literacy course

Commando Joe's missions and adventures are enjoyed by all year groups at St. Joseph's.

Commando Joe's allows pupils to develop life skills and build resilience, which all have a postive impact on their educational engagement, physical and mental well-being. 

At St Joseph’s we aim for every pupil to have opportunities in representing the school in a wide variety of sports events throughout the year. An acknowledgment of our commitment to all pupils at St Josephs has been shown through receiving a gold award, achieved for the commitment and engagement in school games for 2022/23 academic year.

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