PE Curriculum Intent 

The Intent of our KS3 and KS4 PE curriculum is to provide engaging and challenging lessons that develop a healthy, life-long love of physical activity.  

Intent 1 – Physical Competence  

We aim for pupils to develop and apply skills, abilities and techniques to their performance in order to tackle increasingly demanding physical activities. We want resilient, respectful but competitive pupils who enjoy sport and exercise. We aim for them to feel safe and included which allows pupils to be confident to express themselves and try hard. 

Intent 2 – Health and Wellbeing 

We aim for the pupil’s Health and Wellbeing to thrive through good physical, emotional and social wellbeing and for pupils to have confidence, self-belief and motivation to be healthy for life.  

Our curriculum will: 

• Coherently plan and sequence our curriculum to meet the unique needs of all of our learners. 

• Offer a breadth of activities at KS3 that is sequential in leading to study GCSE PE or Sport BTEC at KS4; all students will be stretched and challenged over 5 years, taking into account different starting points. 

• Develop effective literacy and numeracy skills by creating learners who are confident and competent readers, writers and speakers, with essential analytical skills needed for subject success and future life. 

• Embed a range of wider opportunities and experiences for all, to ensure our learners have an educational experience that is rich and varied. 

• Encompass the whole school core values through the PE curriculum. 

As a result, the PE curriculum will: 

• Ensure that our students have a broad range of knowledge and understanding of the core skills needed in a varied range of sports. 

• Ensure pupils have a depth of knowledge and understanding that enables them to perform with confidence and discuss key concepts and values associated with PE. 

• Nurture literacy skills by developing key terminology to enable pupils to speak with confidence about the sport and their performance. 

• Ensure pupils at KS3 are prepared to make informed decisions about PE at KS4 by developing knowledge of the key theoretical topics through open and closed questioning.  

• Develop physical literacy and model the core values to give our students the motivation, confidence and physical competence to maintain physical activity at an individual appropriate level throughout life. 

• Ensure that our students develop a passion for PE and understand the multiple important benefits to having a depth of knowledge of physical education – and how this links to their wider education 

Knowledge 

The PE curriculum provides pupils with a broad and secure knowledge base across a wide range of physical activities and sports. Through carefully sequenced units, pupils learn core skills, rules, tactics, and key theoretical concepts such as fitness, health, and the body’s response to exercise. This knowledge deepens over time, enabling pupils to perform with confidence, understand how to improve, and make informed choices about GCSE PE or BTEC Sport. Pupils also develop an understanding of lifelong physical activity and its impact on physical, emotional and social wellbeing. 

Vocabulary Rich 

PE contributes to a vocabulary‑rich curriculum by explicitly teaching key terminology linked to movement, tactics, anatomy, health and performance. Pupils are encouraged to use subject‑specific language when analysing performance, giving feedback, and reflecting on their progress. This strengthens their literacy skills, builds confidence in speaking and writing, and supports success in both practical and theoretical elements of PE. The focus on accurate vocabulary also prepares pupils for KS4 qualifications where precise terminology is essential. 

Aspiration 

The PE curriculum raises aspiration by exposing pupils to a wide range of sports, roles and pathways, including leadership, officiating, coaching and performance. Pupils are stretched and challenged over five years, regardless of their starting point, and are encouraged to set personal goals, strive for improvement and believe in their potential. Through enrichment, clubs, teams and competitive opportunities, pupils see what they can achieve with commitment and resilience. This builds ambition not only in sport but across their wider education and future careers. 

Character Building 

Character development is at the heart of PE. Lessons promote resilience, respect, teamwork, fairness and determination — values that align with the school’s core ethos. Pupils learn to win with humility, lose with dignity, and support others. They experience challenge, problem‑solving and decision‑making in real time, helping them develop confidence and self‑belief. PE also fosters inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel safe, valued and able to express themselves. These experiences shape pupils into well‑rounded individuals who can contribute positively to school and society. 

Love of Learning 

PE nurtures a love of learning by providing engaging, enjoyable and varied experiences that inspire pupils to be active for life. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive, motivating and fun, helping pupils associate physical activity with enjoyment and personal growth. By offering a rich range of sports, extracurricular opportunities and positive role models, PE encourages pupils to explore new interests, take pride in their progress and develop a lifelong passion for health, fitness and physical activity. 

 

Our aims for all students 

• To develop confident, skilled and physically literate pupils who can perform, refine and apply techniques across a broad range of sports. 

• To become resilient, respectful and motivated individuals who value physical, emotional and social wellbeing. 

• To explore a wide variety of physical activities and experiences that build knowledge, understanding and informed choices for future study. 

• To gain the vocabulary, analytical skills and self-belief needed to discuss performance, understand key concepts and progress in PE. 

• To celebrate a lifelong love of physical activity by fostering enjoyment, inclusion, ambition and positive attitudes towards health and fitness. 

 

Reading in PE 

• GCSE PE textbook and revision guide – used to support core theory content such as anatomy, physiology, movement analysis and socio‑cultural influences. 

• Exam-style case studies and scenario questions – students read applied examples to practise interpreting data, analysing performance and responding to extended questions. 

• Sports science articles and short research extracts – used to deepen understanding of topics such as training methods, health, fitness and wellbeing. 

How Reading Is Supported 

• Key terminology is explicitly taught and revisited through glossaries, dual‑coded resources and low‑stakes quizzes. 

• Students regularly annotate exam questions and model answers to understand command words, structure and expectations. 

• Reading tasks are built into lessons, such as guided reading of case studies, identifying key information and summarising content. 

• Teachers model how to break down complex texts, supporting students to become confident, independent readers of technical material. 

• Homework often includes short reading extracts followed by retrieval questions to strengthen comprehension and long‑term memory. 

BTEC Sport 

Types of Reading Resources 

• Pearson BTEC Sport student book – supporting unit content such as fitness for sport, training principles, leadership and practical performance. 

• Assignment briefs and vocational scenarios – students read real‑world contexts that mirror the sports industry, helping them understand expectations and apply knowledge. 

How Reading Is Supported 

• Reading is embedded through guided tasks, where students highlight key information, extract data and summarise findings. 

• Teachers model how to interpret vocational texts, helping students understand industry language and professional expectations. 

• Students practise reading for purpose — identifying what is relevant for assessment criteria, planning and writing assignments. 

 

Learning Beyond the Classroom in PE 

Our PE department offers a rich and varied programme of enrichment opportunities designed to inspire students, broaden their experiences and deepen their love of physical activity. These opportunities allow pupils to apply their skills beyond lessons, develop character, build confidence and engage with sport in real‑world contexts. 

Enrichment Opportunities We Offer 

• A full programme of after‑school sports clubs, open to all year groups, including: Rugby, Football, Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Darts, Table Tennis, Sports Hall Athletics, Badminton, Handball and our inclusive This Girl Can sessions. These clubs encourage participation, teamwork and enjoyment while also providing pathways into competitive sport. 

• Competitive fixtures and events through our membership of the Fylde and Wyre PE Association, giving students the chance to represent the school and compete against other local schools across a wide range of sports. 

• Strong community and club links, including partnerships with AFC Fylde and Fylde Rugby Club and Outdoor Education North West offering students access to expert coaching, role models and potential progression routes into local sport. 

• Residential experiences for GCSE PE and BTEC Sport students, including the Tower Wood Outdoor Education residential, where pupils develop leadership, resilience, teamwork and practical performance skills in an outdoor adventure setting. 

• Annual Sports Celebration Evening, where we recognise and celebrate student achievement, commitment and sporting excellence across the year. This event helps build aspiration, pride and a strong sense of belonging.