Contact:
Ms Forrester
Course Information
Physical Education at Anthony Gell School aims to engage and challenge students to become competent in a wide range of sporting activities. Our curriculum is designed to promote physical skilfulness and provide opportunities for students to be creative, active and competitive.
The main aims of the Department can be summarised as follows:
- To achieve maximum high quality participation from all students taking part in a physical activity
- To ensure that all students are motivated and take pride in their work
- The improvement of physical well being and independent learning
- The development of skills, including the ability to analyse performance
- To promote a healthy lifestyle
- To develop good social relationships
- To prepare a child for the future and to promote careers and work related opportunities
Course Content
All students have 4 hours of core Physical Education each fortnight. During Key Stage 3 students will experience differing activities to progress co-ordination, aesthetic appreciation, technique and enhance confidence in the physical environment. They will develop the ability to lead others and learn about warming up and cooling down safely before and after exercise. Specific activities covered include: