Physical Education

Curriculum Intent

Our PE and Health Curriculum at The Lowry Academy aims to provide opportunities for all students to become physically confident through three key strands: Fit to Perform, Fit to Lead and Fit for Life. Students will develop motor competence through a variety of physical activities that are logically progressed.

Every lesson will be introduced with a concept, physical activity is then used a vehicle to embed the understanding of each concept. These include areas such as resilience, active listening, employability skills, mental health. The broad range of activities that we deliver allows students to study the effects that exercise can have on their body as well as progressively acquiring powerful knowledge, tactics, strategies, and creative flair. The curriculum provides opportunities to compete in competitive sport, helping to embed values such as fairness and respect. Following Key Stage 3, students can opt for OCR Sports Studies, where students will further their practical skills, techniques and leadership skills. They will also develop their knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in sport, plan how to deliver safe sports sessions, evaluate sessions and demonstrate their understanding of outdoor and adventurous activities.