Physical Education
(PE) at Patana aims to educate young people in and
through the use of the body and its movement. It aims to develop physical
competence so that pupils are able to move efficiently and safely and understand
what they are doing. Developed in accordance with the English National
Curriculum, thePE curriculum at Patana seeks to advance the
social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of the child through an
appropriate range of physical activities delivered through a spectrum of
teaching styles.
Our team of specialist and experienced physical
educators work together to ensure that the PE curriculum develops
progressively with the children through all key stages. Emphasis
is placed on achieving high standards of physical competence
at each stage, equipping children well to pursue lifetimes of
activity.
In the Early Years PE is taught throughout by specialist staff.
Activities covered include: dance, gymnastics, ball skills,
mini games and swimming
Throughout the
Primary and Secondary Schools
the PE programme is taught by specialist staff. Where
appropriate, PE activities are linked to topics being studies
in other subject areas. Full use is made of the school's
excellent facilities, which include a
large sports hall, four full size grass playing
fields, three covered basketball/volleyball courts, a fully
equipped gymnasium, 25 metre and 50 metre swimming pools, twelve
tennis courts, two squash courts and a weights gym. The
older students in the Secondary School can choose to study
Physical Education for the GCSE in Years 10 and 11.
