Lessons will provide an enjoyable and satisfying experience with opportunities for every pupil to develop physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. This will be achieved by participation in a variety of activities, which take place in the context of teaching, and learning designed to meet the needs, abilities and interests of all pupils.
Physical Education at Castle Hall is designed to support, contribute to and complement the aims of the school by providing a broad balanced and relevant curriculum. It offers a varied and comprehensive range of learning experiences to meet the needs of individual pupils and encourage active involvement by all as performers, observers and officials.
The department will develop pupils' awareness of leisure opportunities within the community.
The department aims to:
>Actively support and contribute to the overall vision of the school.
>Promote the development of movement, co-ordination and the acquisition of a range of motor skills.
>Develop the ability of pupils to plan and compose movement sequences in a wide variety of activities.
>Promote an appreciation of physical movement through observation, analysis and appraisal.
>Allow for pupils to work co-operatively and develop interpersonal and communication skills.
>Educate pupils with regard to health, hygiene and fitness.
>Encourage responsible attitudes towards safety.
>Provide learning situations relevant to the levels of ability, experience and maturity of pupils.