"Always train hard, work harder, never give in and believe in you."

Marcus Rashford

Alexandra Infant School recognises the important contribution of physical education (PE) in a child’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. We believe that physical education develops the children’s knowledge, skills and understanding of physical activities. These include dance, team and individual games, gymnastics, football, volleyball, tennis and athletics, engaging children in activities both indoors and outside. It also includes stretch, balance and mindfulness which contributes that their physical and mental wellbeing, promoting strategies to support children in their behaviour for learning and social skills. Physical education encourages the children to gain a greater understanding of their bodies in action and also involves them in selecting and applying skills and promoting positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, we enable the children to be able to make informed choices about physical activity throughout their lives. It also encourages healthy competition in and out of school as well as highlighting the importance of team building, fair play, rules and boundaries. All PE sessions at AIS are fully inclusive and include all children of differing abilities. Provision is made for SEN children in the school. PE is a real opportunity for both teachers and children to consolidate and work on the values that underpin every aspect of school life with purposeful and inspirational teaching and learning.

PE PolicyPE Coverge and Skills

Vocabulary progression for PE at AIS