Discover Physical Education
Our PE offer
PE for the Discover pathway has the aim to allow all our children to access and experience a range of different sports and physical activities. The benefits of consistent physical activity are well documented both academically and personally. We hope that taking part in well-thought-out and well-delivered lessons will enable our children to find an enjoyment in a range of physical activities and continue this through later life.
An aspirational curriculum
Our curriculum at Aspire is not based around specific sports, but different values and fundamental skills. Each term is a different focus that can be delivered in a range of ways, allowing teachers to focus on what their class needs, their interests and drawing on the staff's skills.
The termly focusses are:
Term 1 - Movement
Term 2 - Inclusion
Term 3 - Agility, Balance and Coordination
Term 4 - Teamwork
Term 5 - Preparation
Term 6 - Challenge and Determination
The curriculum also has a stepped approach to the skills being delivered. There are two elements, physical and cognitive. In each section there are clear targets that allow children to show and make good progress. The physical side focusses on the actual movements and engagement, while the cognitive focusses on the understanding, strategic and tactical sides of sport.
Competitions and enrichment opportunities
Throughout the year, Aspire school attend many off site events which allow the children to compete and learn alongside other schools. Many of the children in the Discover pathway have already taken part or will have the chance throughout their time at Aspire. Some of the competitions we have attended include cricket, goalball, boccia, athletics, skiing and many others. These experiences have a beneficial impact and increase enjoyment in that sport. The children who attend always represent the school well in their engagement and behaviour.
There are also opportunities for further enrichment during the school year. This could be swimming, judo and trampolining, amongst many other choices. We try to give a range of sports or experiences to allow them to find one they may continue outside of school or in the future.
Sport is able to change people’s lives and we want to give all the children at Aspire as many opportunities to find the one for them.