PE

The PE department has one part-time and three full time PE specialists. Facilities include two full size sports halls, a fully fitted gym, tennis courts, an all-weather astro turf as well as a large field for athletics.

The National Curriculum for PE aims to ensure that all pupils:

• develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
• are physically active for sustained periods of time
• engage in competitive sports and activities lead healthy, active lives

At Philips High School we aim to achieve the following through our PE curriculum:

• To be active physically, demonstrating knowledge and understanding, mainly through physical activity
• To engage in activities that develop cardiovascular health, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance
• To develop independence through problem-solving physical challenges, evaluating, modifying technique and consolidating skills through practice and repetition
• To promote health awareness and the value of adopting a healthy lifestyle
• To promote positive mental health through engaging lessons
• To instil a sense of good sportsmanship and encourage recognition of other pupils’ contribution
• To develop leadership skills, responsibility and self-awareness
• To support the development of self-esteem through the development of physical confidence and helping pupils to cope with both success and failure in competitive and co-operative activities
• To develop skills as a team player, including praise for others and motivation skills
• To recognise and follow relevant rules, laws, codes, etiquette and safety procedures for different activities or events, in practice and during competition