To promote an enjoyment and love of physical activity through a range of sports and activities which will help promote lifelong participation in physical activity. The academic year will have a focus for each year group, through which specific key concepts and themes will be explored through a range of sports or activities. Pupils will be assessed using the Head, Hand, Heart model which is a holistic framework used to evaluate and develop pupils learning and skills in three areas: Head (knowledge) This focuses on what the pupil knows and understands about physical activity, sports rules, strategies, health, and fitness concepts. It involves thinking skills like decision-making, tactics, and understanding movement principles.

Hand (practical ability) — their ability to execute techniques, motor skills, coordination, and physical fitness. It’s about what they can do physically during activities.

Heart (Attitude and Effort)- This looks at the pupil’s attitudes, motivation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and emotional engagement. It covers values such as effort, perseverance, respect for others, and enjoyment of physical activity. Year 7- Skill introduction and knowledge and understanding

Year 8- Skill development/refinement in competitive situations

Year 9- Embedding and developing Analytical, Evaluation and leadership Skills

Year 10- Engage in physical activities beyond the PE curriculum.

Year 11- Creating a healthy and active lifestyle.

Pupils will have the opportunity to take part in cross-curricular activities which include inter-house competitions, Educational trips, extra-curricular clubs such as; sporting fixtures which are built on from the curriculum. With this in mind pupils can then go on and pursue PE as an option in Key stage 4 and potentially beyond that.