The Physical Education syllabus at GEMS Wesgreen International School aims to promote skill development in a series of different competitive environments. Children’s evaluative thinking and disciplined approach to inquiry helps their reflective practice. They are challenged physically and cognitively to succeed in a range of situations, but also to develop themselves as positive sports leaders. A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all learners to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. It provides opportunities for children to become physically confident in a way, which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.
Children participate in a range of activities that develops personal fitness and promotes an active, healthy lifestyle. Children develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in team and individual games. They develop their technique and improve their performance in competitive sports. Children also participate in outdoor and adventurous activities, in a range of environments, which present intellectual and physical challenges. They also learn to work in a team, build trust and develop skills, to solve complex problems. Children evaluate their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement across a range of physical activities to achieve their personal best. They continue to take part in regular competitive sports and activities outside of school through community links and sports clubs.
Perform proficiently in different types of learning tasks to develop a range of physical activities.
Observe and describe performance in complex contexts.
Perform different types of physical activities.
Know the complex rules of a range of activities and use them to participate in a fair and inclusive way.
Apply the safety rules of each physical activity.
Assess levels of ability in a variety of physical activities.
Identify others' strengths and weaknesses.
Communicate with others respectfully and value their opinion.
Measure heart rate and calculate aerobic training zones.
Pace performance for the duration of any physical activity.
Prepare mentally for an event.
Perform a sport specific warm up and cool down.
Give and receive a variety of passes with the correct technique.
Exploit a situation in attack and finish at the scoring target with the right technique and determination.
Create space and scoring opportunities, by performing a variety of individual runs or by collaborating with my teammates to switch positions.
Help teammates press, cover and balance during the defensive phase.
Use a wider repertoire of shots and passes to set up an attack.
Play the appropriate skill to pass the ball to a teammate to build an attack.
Play the correct defensive skill and be in a ready position to make a defensive play.
Serve the ball in the intended direction into a designated area.
To use proper technique in sprinting with high knees and proper arm action, finishing off with a dip.
To build up endurance to run at a constant pace with a distance between 1000m to 1500m.
To demonstrate a high jump using the Fosbury Flop.
To take off the blocks by using either the grab or track start.
To perform skills with a controlled take-off and landing position.
To use all the space and diagonal angles available.
To perform routines that show body control, extension and expressive elements.
To demonstrate a strong push and tight form.
To show good height off the apparatus and a good landing.
To demonstrate original ways to use weight and force in performance.
To use space creatively.
To apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.
To refine activity-specific movement skills.
To develop students’ critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
Unit 2 - Basketball
To demonstrate passing and receiving with hands in combination.
To demonstrate knowledge of rules and etiquette by self-officiating basketball games.
To recognise individual challenges and ask for feedback, to modify tasks.
To use and develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in football games.
To evaluate the movement skills specific to football.
To understand the importance of precision, control and fluency in a performance.
Unit 4 - Netball Approximate length: 4 weeks
To demonstrate control and accuracy of passing and catching.
To demonstrate good positioning whilst getting free to allow effective attacking strategies.
To be able to select advanced tactics to outwit a defender when shooting at the goalpost.
To analyse the accuracy and technique of the volley along the net.
To analyse performances, identifying strengths and weaknesses.
To understand and identify specialist positions in volleyball games.
To apply advanced techniques for batting, bowling and fielding.
To develop mental capacity when scoring and calculating remaining runs needed.
To implement strategic and tactical decisions based on the hitting movement of the ball into space and choice of skill execution.
To understand the type of fitness Rounders players need to perform at a high level.
To apply techniques relative to the position on the court.
To evaluate tactics that can be utilised when throwing to gain advantage.
To display a keen understanding as to the importance of catching the dodge ball.
To analyse the value of different tactical attacking options in a dodge ball game.
Unit 8 – Games for understanding Approximate length: 4 weeks
To adapt & refine strategies applicable to the activity.
To encourage the ability to become a reflective learner.
To develop the skills necessary to compete in a number of fitness based events.
To evaluate the skills necessary to compete and achieve in a number of athletic events.
To improve technique in different jumping events, aiming for height and distance.
To develop and refine skills and tactical decisions in order to run, jump or throw further.
To apply strategies for effective competitive performance.