Physical Education/ Health and Fitness Values Statement

The academy’s Physical Education programme encourages all pupils to participate in sports for the benefit of their physical and mental health, and aims to provide a wide variety of activities to appeal to everyone. PE improves pupils’ physical fitness, flexibility, dexterity and endurance, and educates them about the importance of health and well-being. Pupils are encouraged to work hard to develop their skills, which in turn helps to build their self-confidence as they become more adept at different types of sport.

Through PE, pupils learn to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with others to achieve shared goals, which can help to strengthen their relationships with peers and enhance their self-esteem, whilst also encouraging them to develop a sense of responsibility for their own efforts and performance.

The tactical nature of many sports encourages pupils to plan ahead, make considered judgements, and to keep trying their hardest in the face of adversity, which are some of the many reasons why PE helps to develop pupils’ leadership skills and resilience.

The Physical Education and Health and Fitness curriculum forms part of the Academy vision that all pupils should experience a broad, balanced and academically rich curriculum.

We are confident that our Physical Education and Health and Fitness curriculum contributes to pupils’ academic learning and personal growth. We also aim to use Physical Education and Health and Fitness as a tool to contribute to pupils’ acquisition of cultural capital.

We are proud that our Physical Education and Health and Fitness curriculum supports the Fulwood Values of the Academy.