Physically educated persons are those who have learnt to arrange their lives in such a way that the habitual physical activities they freely engage in make a distinctive contribution to their wider flourishing.

- James MacAllister

PE Curriculum Intent Statement (Sports College Model) 

Our Physical Education curriculum aims to develop physically literate, confident, and resilient learners who value physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. We use the ME in PE framework—Thinking Me, Physical Me, Healthy Me, Leadership Me—to ensure every student thrives. 

Our Vision 

We want students to: 

• Think like athletes: Understand tactics, strategies, and decision-making. 
• Move with confidence: Develop competence in a wide range of physical activities. 
• Live healthily: Appreciate the benefits of exercise for physical and mental wellbeing. 
• Lead and inspire: Take responsibility, communicate effectively, and support others. 

Core Principles 

• Thinking Me: Students learn to analyse performance, solve problems, and apply tactical knowledge. Activities such as invasion games and OAA develop strategic thinking and resilience. 
• Physical Me: Students master fundamental movement skills and refine techniques in sports including rugby, netball, football, racket sports, athletics, and striking/fielding. 
• Healthy Me: Students explore fitness components, training methods, and the science behind exercise, linking theory to practice. 
• Leadership Me: Through the Sport Education model, students take on authentic roles—coach, official, captain—building communication, organisation, and teamwork skills. 

Why This Works 

• Sport Education Model: KS3 students experience real-world team roles, fostering responsibility and ownership. 
• Progression and Challenge: KS3 focuses on skill acquisition and tactical awareness; KS4 introduces leadership, performance analysis, and personal responsibility. 
• Holistic Development: The ME in PE approach addresses physical, cognitive, social, and emotional learning. 
• Beyond the Classroom: Students gain transferable skills—resilience, collaboration, and problem-solving—that prepare them for life and work. 

Additional Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

• Fixtures 
• Local Competitions