Why PE Matters!

What is Physical education?

'Classes at school in which children do exercise and learn to play sport, or the area of study relating to such classes' - Cambridge Dictionary.

Physical Education is "education through the physical". It aims to develop students’ physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to use these to perform in a wide range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle. It also develops students’ confidence and generic skills, especially those of collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking and aesthetic appreciation. These, together with the nurturing of positive values and attitudes in PE, provide a good foundation for students’ lifelong and life-wide learning.

Physical education, physical activity and sport can all be used to help in a child's development, to provide opportunities to move, play, to learn and develop physical skills.

Physical education (P.E) is a programme of activities that aims to provide children and young people with learning experiences that enable them to develop the knowledge, motivation and ability to lead a physically active life.
Physical activity is a term that describes any movement that the body makes that requires energy.
Sport is an organised activity where individuals or teams compete against each other for entertainment and competition.

Why do we study Physical Education?

A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way that supports their health and fitness.

- National curriculum 2014

Useful Websites

The Body Coach – Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1

Cosmic Kids – Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

BBC Super Movers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

BBC Teach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks2-physical-education/zj2n92p

Get Set 4 P.E.
https://twitter.com/GetSet4PE

Go Noodle – Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/user/GoNoodleGames

Youth Sport Trust
https://www.youthsporttrust.org

Jump Start Johnny
https://www.jumpstartjonny.co.uk/home

Jack Hartman
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcQH8A634mauPrGbWs7QlQ

Active Kids
https://www.activekids.com/fitness/articles/full-body-conditioning-exercises-for-kids/slide-3