Physical Education
At Sir John Leman you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sporting activities but most importantly, you will learn to lead a healthy and active lifestyle which will benefit you as you move through life.
The Physical Education Department offers excellent facilities. In addition to extensive fields and a well-equipped Sports Hall and Gymnasium, there are tennis and squash courts and a fitness suite. Opportunities exist for students to enjoy a range of sporting activities throughout the curriculum. There is a strong fixture-list for Rugby, Basketball, Netball, Football and Rounders. Many students also participate in other sports such as Athletics, Trampolining, Swimming, Badminton and Cross Country.
The intent of the Physical Education Curriculum
Physical Education at Sir John Leman offers a broad and balanced curriculum so that pupils have a high quality physical education experience that inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It provides opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.
How is the Physical Education Curriculum implemented?
The impact of the Physical Education Curriculum at the end of Key Stage 3
​Students are assessed at the end of each sporting activity. Assessment is made on their practical ability and their knowledge and understanding of the activity to include rules, tactics and technique points of skills.
Students are grouped on ability so they feel comfortable in their PE lessons. This is a flexible system and if students feel they have been placed in the wrong group, changes can be made.
How is it assessed?
- Children are assessed at the end of each sporting activity. Assessment is made on their practical ability and their knowledge and understanding of the activity to include rules, tactics and technique points of skills.
- Children are grouped on ability so they feel comfortable in their PE lessons. This is a flexible system and if children feel they have been placed in the wrong group, changes can be made.
How can I help my child?
- Encourage children to attend extracurricular sporting activities at school
- Where possible and interest lies join a sports club outside of school too
