The Subject Leader for Physical Education is Mr. Adcock
 

Intent

At Underwood C of E Primary School, we recognise the importance of Physical Education to a child’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. We aim to give them the necessary knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in their own mental and physical well-being. Our high quality, progressive curriculum (Get Set 4 PE) caters for all individuals and will inspire children to lead healthy, active lifestyles as well as encouraging them to develop a life-long love of physical activity.  It is designed to allow children to flourish and develop self-confidence, whether it be through individual, team or competitive based activities.

Implementation

Throughout their time at school, the children learn to develop skills in:

• Fundamentals
• Ball skills
• Team building
• Tennis
• Cricket
• Rounders
• Yoga
• Gymnastics
• Dance
• Invasion games
• Swimming
• Athletics
• Outdoor Pursuits

Each class engages in two hours of P.E. each week. Additionally, as part of the 'Active 30' initiative, children take part in teach active lessons throughout the week in order to stay active, promote concentration and support effective learning. All children in Years 3 - 6 have a minimum of nine one hour swimming sessions each year to help them surpass the minimum standard of being able to swim 25 metres as well as to help them learn vital life-saving skills.

In Year 4, the children have an opportunity to experience outdoor pursuit activities during a residential visit to Hathersage in Derbyshire. In Years 5 and 6, the children can participate in a wide range of outdoor adventurous activities in a range of residential opportunities.

We work closely with the Eastwood District Sports Association to provide opportunities for pupils of all ages to participate in sporting festivals and competitions.

We take pride in the wide range of extra-curricular sporting clubs we have on offer throughout the year, supported by our teachers and Next Level Sports (who also run holiday clubs each half term) These include:

• Football
• Hockey
• Athletics
• Kick boxing
• Multi-skills
• Dance
• Archery
• Tennis 
• Rounders