The Importance of Physical Education
PE develops pupils' competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school.
A high-quality PE curriculum enables all pupils to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical activity. They develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully. When they are performing, they think about what they are doing, analyse the situation and make decisions. They also reflect on their own and others' performances and find ways to improve them. As a result, they develop the confidence to take part in different physical activities and learn about the value of healthy, active lifestyles. Discovering what they like to do, what their aptitudes are at school, and how and where to get involved in physical activity helps them make informed choices about lifelong physical activity.
PE helps pupils develop personally and socially. They work as individuals, in groups and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility. They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating. Through the range of experiences that PE offers, they learn how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.
Key Concepts
There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of PE. Pupils need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding.
- Competence
- Developing control of whole-body skills and fine manipulation skills.
- Selecting and using skills, tactics and compositional ideas effectively in different types of physical activity.
- Responding with body and mind to the demands of an activity.
- Adapting to a widening range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
- Performance
- Understanding how the components of competence combine, and applying them to produce effective outcomes.
- Knowing and understanding what needs to be achieved, critically evaluating how well it has been achieved and finding ways to improve.
- Appreciating how to make adjustments and adaptations when performing in different contexts and when working individually, in groups and teams.
- Understanding the nature of success in different types of activity.
- Creativity
- Using imaginative ways to express and communicate ideas, solve problems and overcome challenges.
- Exploring and experimenting with techniques, tactics and compositional ideas to produce efficient and effective outcomes.
- Healthy, active lifestyles
- Understanding that physical activity contributes to the healthy functioning of the body and mind and is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle.
- Recognising that regular physical activity that is fit for purpose, safe and enjoyable has the greatest impact on physical, mental and social wellbeing.
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