Aims & Objectives

In P.E our aim is to provide an interesting and varied programme of activities that are physically demanding and challenging and satisfy the following objectives:

• To improve and maintain good fitness and health of students
• To develop good team skills and nurture a positive social atmosphere
• To manage stress and develop good mental health
• To understand the components of health and fitness
• To build confidence when faced with challenges
• To build links with other schools and the wider community

Our PE department endeavors to support, contribute to and complement the mission statement of Islamia Girls’ school. We promote sensible behaviour and responsible attitudes towards safety. We also try to develop our girls’ ability to appreciate their strengths and be aware of their weaknesses and to strive to maintain the former and come over the latter.

Course Content

Our girls receive one hour of P.E. per week throughout Key Stage 3 and 4. They follow different activities throughout the year with each activity lasting from four to six weeks. They are assessed and given a level for each activity at the end of this period.

Our activities cover four areas of the National Curriculum; Games, Gymnastics, Outdoor Education and Fitness. We focus on the Team Sports module (see P.E. Content ) and gymnastics, with self-defense provided as an optional extra-curricular club.

Trips

Annual trip: This is one afternoon around a timetabled PE lesson, in which girls are introduced to a specialised sporting activity such as horse-riding or archery. It will involve years 7-10 and will be held in the summer term.

Sports Day

This is usually held in the final week of the academic year, with various competitions between the classes and between the 3 houses. Prizes are awarded on the day to the winners.

Annual Sports Award

This is awarded to the student, chosen from any class, who, in the opinion of the P.E. teachers, has shown the most flair and ability throughout the year. The award is one of many presented in the Annual Prize-Giving Day, in the final week of the summer term, and is included in the Annual Awards board displayed of the school.

P.E. Kit

All students must wear:

• Trainers,
• Navy blue or black jogging bottoms that adheres to Islamic dress code,
• the school white jumper or a white, long, cotton shirt that adheres to Islamic dress code.

Health & Safety:

At least one teacher in the PE department has undertaken First Aid training.