PE

How do we teach PE in the Bursledon Federation?

At Bursledon Federation, our Physical Education curriculum helps children develop a love of being active while learning how to stay healthy, work as a team and challenge themselves. We want every child to enjoy PE and feel confident moving, playing and learning new physical skills.

Through fun, practical lessons, children in Key Stage 1 learn the basic skills of movement—running, jumping, throwing, catching and balancing. They take part in simple games, dances and activities that help them explore how their bodies work and build control, coordination and confidence.

As children move into Key Stage 2, they build on these foundations by learning a wider range of sports, team games and outdoor activities. They develop tactical thinking, fairness and good sportsmanship, learning how to work together, communicate clearly and solve problems as part of a team. Children also learn how exercise, healthy choices and an active lifestyle help them feel strong and well.

Talk and communication are an important part of our PE lessons. Children explain their ideas, discuss tactics, reflect on their performance and encourage others. This helps them build confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards physical challenge.

Teachers create a supportive, high‑expectations environment where children feel safe to try new skills, practise, improve and celebrate their progress. New vocabulary is taught clearly, and children learn to use it to talk about movement, teamwork and healthy living.

By the end of Key Stage 2, our pupils leave Bursledon as confident, active learners who enjoy physical activity and understand how to stay healthy. They are ready for the challenges of secondary school PE and are inspired to continue taking part in sport, games and active play throughout their lives.

The impact of our PE curriculum is that children develop the physical skills, social skills and healthy habits they need for future education and for life in the wider world.

What does a Bursledon PE expert look like?

A Bursledon PE Expert is a confident, resilient and motivated learner who enjoys being active and understands the importance of physical health and wellbeing. They participate with enthusiasm, show strong teamwork and communication skills, and strive to improve their performance through practice, reflection and perseverance. They demonstrate respect, fairness and determination, using feedback to refine skills while developing a positive attitude towards physical activity for life.

Confident mover – performs a wide range of physical skills with control, coordination and purpose.
Effective communicator – uses oracy to encourage others, explain tactics and reflect on performance.
Team player – works cooperatively, showing respect, empathy and fairness in group activities and games.
Resilient performer – demonstrates perseverance, determination and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
Tactical thinker – understands rules, strategies and decision‑making to improve performance in different sports.
Healthy role model – recognises the importance of physical activity, fitness and wellbeing for a healthy lifestyle.
Reflective learner – evaluates their own and others’ performance and uses feedback to improve.