Physical Education
Exercise and physical activity are paramount for the wellbeing of young people and at Folksworth we are committed to supporting our pupils develop healthy lifestyles and maintain mental good health. Our Physical Education curriculum is central to this. We want our pupils to develop an enjoyment of sport and exercise so that it forms part of their daily lifestyle. To achieve this we teach them a range of sports and physical activities including dance, gymnastics and games. By teaching a range of physical activities we hope to encourage children to pursue those that they enjoy. We also aim to develop in our pupils an understanding of the effects of physical activity on their physical and mental health so that as they grow up they are able to continue to make healthy choices and enjoy being active.
Teamwork and respect are core values we aim to instil in our pupils and playing games and sports together is one of the ways this is encouraged. We give pupils the opportunity to learn tactics and skills before applying them in games and team activities.
In Key Stage 1, particular attention is paid towards Motor Competence and Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS).
FMS can be categorised as:
*Locomotor Skills – such as running & jumping
*Stability Skills – such as twisting & balancing
*Manipulation Skills – such as throwing & catching
By Key Stage 2, pupils should be demonstrating proficiency in FMS. Pupils continue to progress and demonstrate proficient Motor Competence. There is increased attention towards Rules, Strategies and Tactics. We also have an increased emphasis on Healthy Participation, making safe long-term decisions and developing an understanding of the relationships between physical activity and its effect on the body.
