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As in all schools, PE is a
compulsory National Curriculum subject. PE at Redwood Park
is designed to be fun and enjoyable for all.
It is expected that all
pupils will take part in all lessons. Pupils may only be excused
if they have a signed letter from home. All pupils are
expected to bring the appropriate PE kit for lessons. A
black T-shirt, black shorts or PE skirt. Activities are taken
outside, so a jumper or a tracksuit should be worn to keep warm
in the winter months. Trainers for indoor activities and
football boots for activities undertaken on the field. It is
expected that pupils bring the appropriate clothing for
different activities.
Swimming is taught in all
years - trunks or lined swimming shorts for boys, (not football
shorts) and a swimming costume for girls. If pupils have a
verucca, they are expected to bring their own verucca socks.
PE KIT IS AVAILABLE TO
BUY FROM THE SCHOOL
As well as PE lessons,
there are after-school-sporting activities run throughout the
year in a variety of sports. These lead to fixtures
against other schools. We regularly play football,
netball, hockey, rounders and cricket matches.
The department expects
that when a pupil is fit and in general good health that they
will participate fully in all activities. In the majority
of lessons pupils are expected to be energetic and to take part
in vigorous activity. Often much of their energy will be
expended in the acquisition of skill and sometimes in match
situations.
It is hoped that all
pupils will enjoy participating in Physical Education but this
will only occur if the pupils are well motivated and are
encouraged whenever an opportunity arrives. Irrespective
of ability, a pupil who is enjoying taking part in a particular
activity will be more attentive, better motivated and generally
more positive in every way.
In the longer term the
Department hopes to expose each pupil to a wide variety of
sports.
Pupils should be
presented with individual challenges during Physical Education
but should also experience team situations where they have to
work in co-operation with others. They must learn to
understand the various codes of conduct associated with each
activity and must abide by the rules of each particular sport.
Pupils must be educated
in the ethics of 'fair play' and should experience both
'winning' and 'losing'. Sometimes this outcome will need
to be created by the teacher.
Pupils must also be
presented with the purpose of many athletic activities and
should understand the need to be fit and healthy.
There should also be some
emphasis on the need to prevent injury and to prepare for
performance.
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