PE – North Mead Primary Academy

Intent

At North Mead Primary Academy, we intend to develop children’s knowledge, skills and understanding of Physical Education, so that they can perform with increasing competence and confidence in a range of physical activities. PE promotes an understanding in children of their bodies in action. It involves thinking, selecting and applying skills, and it promotes positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. Thus, we enable the children to make informed choices about physical activity throughout their lives.

We know that each strand of PE is equally important and have therefore divided the year accordingly.

*Year 6 follow the swimming curriculum this year too.

*Year 5 Badminton Autumn 1 with Greg

*Year 3 and 6 Cricket with LCCC

*Year 3 dance day

*Dance Troupe (20chn across Years 5 and 6)

We ensure there is progression in each area that we teach so that children are building on the knowledge and skills they have gained from previous years/units taught.

SWIMMING

70% (42/60) of the students from Year 6 can swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres, using a range of strokes effectively and are shown how to perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

For data relating to physical education, please speak to Mrs Adatia.

Facilities at North Mead Primary Academy

At NMPA, we have access to two inside halls, a MUGA, a large field and outside playground including the ball court and ball shooters. As well as this, our swimming lessons are held at Evington Leisure Centre. At school, we have access to a wide range of sports and physical activity equipment including modern gymnastic apparatus, climbing frames, table tennis tables and trikes for EYFS.

Implementation

Pupils are North Mead Primary Academy participate in twice weekly high-quality PE and sporting activities. Our PE curriculum incorporates a variety of sports to ensure all children develop the confidence and appreciation of their own and others’ strengths and weaknesses. We provide opportunities for all children to engage in extra-curriculum activities during and after school, in addition competitive sporting events. This is an inclusive approach which endeavours to encourage not only physical development but also well-being for all pupils.

Useful Links

Some nearby sports/activity providers

The Playbarn (Northfields Play Association) | Leicester City

Riders Basketball – Britain’s oldest professional basketball team

Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club | Leicestershire Cricket

LCFC – Leicester City Official Website

Home of Leicester Tigers | Leicester Tigers

Leicestershire CC

FOOTBALL

Leicester Nirvana FC

Highfield Rangers Football, Gleneagles Avenue.

5-a-side Football in Leicester | 5-a-side at Goals Leicester | Football Leagues (goalsfootball.co.uk)