Physical Education

Here at St Peters, Physical Education (PE) is a valued and rewarding subject, in which we aim to provide learners with a wide range of knowledge, skills and understanding through a variation of opportunities.  

At Key Stage 3, students have the opportunity to use their practical skills to develop as young people. Students are taught how to apply a range of tactics and strategies, develop their technique to improve performance and demonstrate leadership skills to experience success in activities that are both games and performance based, including; basketball, dodgeball, hockey, handball, orienteering, dance and table tennis. Further to the development of physical skills, students at KS3 develop additional qualities within a practical setting; teamwork, communication, self-reflection, respect, which are transferable to other aspects of their growth and development as young people.  

In addition to their journey within core practical PE, at KS4, students are supported to make an informed choice to further their knowledge of sport, health and physical activity from a theoretical perspective. The KS4 PE curriculum aims to broaden students understanding of sport and physical activity from several different avenues; including coaching and leadership, nutrition, anatomy and physiology and sports performance.  

Students at St Peters have the opportunity to progress their education in sport further at KS5, where we offer certificate and diploma qualifications. Building on prior knowledge from KS4, these qualifications support learners in developing a wider range of skills that suit a diverse selection of pathways and careers in the sporting industry. Our 6^th form enrollment also includes volunteering, whereby students can gain valuable workplace experience within the PE department, taking on multiple roles. 

Alongside our curriculum, students can attend our extensive programme of extra-curricular activities, which includes; seasonal sports clubs, competitive fixtures, recreational activities, sports leadership and officiating, sports tours and trips. These opportunities are available to all St Peters learners, KS3 to KS5.