Physical Education
At St Alban's we are athletes!
"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity."
John F. Kennedy
We want all our children to develop and experience:
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a keen interest in PE and a life long passion for sport, fitness and healthy living.
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a willingness to participate eagerly in every lesson, highly positive attitudes and the ability to make informed choices about engaging fully in extra-curricular sport.
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the willingness to practise skills in a wide range of different activities and situations, alone, in small groups and in teams and to apply these skills in chosen activities to achieve exceptionally high levels of performance.
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high levels of physical fitness.
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a healthy lifestyle, achieved by eating sensibly, avoiding smoking, drugs and alcohol and exercising regularly.
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the ability to remain physically active for sustained periods of time and an understanding of the importance of this in promoting long-term health and well-being.
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the ability to take the initiative and become excellent young leaders, organising and officiating, and evaluating what needs to be done to improve, and motivating and instilling excellent sporting attitudes in others.
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originality, imagination and creativity in their techniques, tactics and choreography, knowledge of how to improve their own and others’ performance and the ability to work independently for extended periods of time without the need of guidance or support.
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the ability to swim at least 25 metres before the end of Year 6 and knowledge of how to remain safe in and around water.