An Overview of PE at Zouch

Our curriculum design for PE is broken down into four key parts: knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary. We aim to develop a fun, high-quality physical education curriculum that is progressive from EYFS, all the way through to Upper Key Stage 2. PE makes up part of our outer curriculum and reflects our embedded values including respect and responsibility. We develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing in our children for both now, and for their future.

At Zouch Academy, we follow the Primary PE Planning scheme to deliver a broad, balanced and progressive PE curriculum. In Key Stage 1, children take part in one PE lesson each week alongside regular Wake and Shake sessions to promote physical activity, fitness and wellbeing. In Key Stage 2, pupils participate in one PE lesson per week, building on previously learned skills and applying them across a range of sports and physical activities.

Our PE curriculum develops children's knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary while fostering important values such as respect, responsibility, resilience and teamwork. Through engaging lessons, specialist coaching opportunities, extracurricular clubs and participation in local sporting events, we aim to inspire all children to enjoy being active, lead healthy lifestyles and develop the confidence, determination and sportsmanship needed to succeed both in sport and beyond.

In Key Stage 2, pupils receive two hours of PE each week, consisting of a taught PE lesson and a second hour of PE-based physical activity, allowing them to further develop and apply their skills across a range of sports and activities.

PE Across The Year Groups:

Early Years:

  • Physical Development

Reception:

  • Movement

Year 1:

  • Term 1 - Ball Skills
  • Term 2 - Gymnastics
  • Term 3 - Dance
  • Term 4 - Social Dodgeball
  • Term 5 - Tennis
  • Term 6 - Athletics

Year 2:

  • Term 1 - Dance
  • Term 2 - Gymnastics
  • Term 3 - Multi-Skills
  • Term 4 - Dodgeball
  • Term 5 - Tennis
  • Term 6 - Athletics

Year 3:

  • Term 1 - Multi-Skills
  • Term 2 - Gymnastics
  • Term 3 - Dodgeball
  • Term 4 - Dance
  • Term 5 - Tennis/Rounders
  • Term 6 - Athletics 

Year 4:

  • Term 1 - Multi-Skills
  • Term 2 - Dance
  • Term 3 - Dodgeball
  • Term 4 - Netball and Rugby
  • Term 5 - Tennis/Rounders
  • Term 6 - Athletics 

Year 5:

  • Term 1 - Multi-Skills
  • Term 2 - Gymnastics
  • Term 3 - Dodgeball
  • Term 4 - Netball and Rugby
  • Term 5 - Dance
  • Term 6 - Athletics 

Year 6:

  • Term 1 - Multi-Skills
  • Term 2 - Gymnastics
  • Term 3 - Dodgeball
  • Term 4 - Netball and Rugby
  • Term 5 - Tennis/Rounders
  • Term 6 - Dance