PE

Subject Intent

Physical Education and Sport at Derby Cathedral School is a key subject as it addresses the health and wellbeing of our students, providing and creating wider learning opportunities for all. It teaches the Fellowship skills of successfully working and collaborating together through teams and events both within lessons and through extracurricular.

It raises Aspirations of pupils through encouraging participation in a wide range of sports, some of which pupils may not have experience previously. Within Physical Education we encourage Integrity by having high expectations of respect and Humility for all - allowing everyone to develop their skills. Tenacity is a key value within PE as we provide opportunities and experience for students to practice becoming resilient and determined.  Through the challenge and adversity that physical education and sport provide, our pupils will be given the opportunity to develop all their FAITH values – being ‘the best that they can be’ in all aspects of their lives.

Physical Education at Derby Cathedral School allows all students to be physically active for sustained periods of time in activities that are inclusive, enjoyable and give them the opportunity to develop their confidence as leaders. Students across all Key stages are actively involved in guiding and leading activities in lessons, choosing and assisting in the delivery of lesson content and a vast range of extracurricular activities. All students are given access to individualised and personalised learning paths and platforms.  

The curriculum is designed and planned to meet the needs of all students within our diverse school community. Students will understand the power of sport and embed the ethos the faith values in all aspects of the curriculum.

In Key Stage 3 we support students in developing the knowledge and tools to become independent physical learners who are able to make sense of important contextual issues such as health, diet, wellbeing and the impact of these on wider society.  Through studying a range of activities and accessing the MYPB programme students are able to develop, understand and embed the core values of PE and Sport at Derby Cathedral School.

Central to Physical Education at DCS is the opportunity to develop a lifelong passion for activity and sport. All students will begin to study aspects of Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology at Key stage 3. This powerful knowledge will support students on their journey to key stage 4 and beyond.

The curriculum is planned to show a clear progression for learning so that students explore and learn subject content that empowers then with information and knowledge they need at the most appropriate time. In Key stage 4 students will study aspects of sports science, biology, socio-cultural issues and the sports industry allowing them to be prepared for later life.

Through delivery of a well-planned extracurricular programme and extensive opportunities – our students are encouraged to experience all aspects of the PE, sport and health industry.

The PE curriculum supports compliments and underpins pupils work in all other subjects. At DCS we believe that Physical Education takes a great part in helping students enrich their lives socially, emotionally and physically. Through collaboration with other subject areas, PE students will become better all-round learners.

Ultimately PE encourages our students to enjoy sport, be healthy and confident individuals who treat others with respect, have a clear understanding of community and have a character that gives value to the world around them.

PE Curriculum Plans