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Children are taught physical education in
primary school so that they develop good movement skills, become
confident physically, and so that they learn to co-operate and
compete with good grace.
In the Infants (Key Stage One), children learn games, gymnastics and
dance; in the Juniors (Key Stage Two), they continue with these and
athletics, outdoor/adventure activities and swimming are added.
However, schools may choose to teach swimming at Key Stage One.
Games
Children develop the skills of physical agility (such as running and
dodging) and ball skills, such as throwing and catching, working
singly and in small and larger groups. They explore different kinds
of games - in the Juniors, these will include simplified and/or cut
down versions of familiar team sports such as netball, football,
rounders and cricket - and develop their understanding of the
tactics needed to play them.
Gymnastics
Children learn to move in a controlled way on the floor and on
various pieces of gymnastic equipment. They explore travelling and
balancing in various ways using their hands and feet. They learn how
to develop sequences of movements, and how to rehearse and perform
them.
Dance
Children explore ways of responding to music by moving in controlled
ways, such as skipping, turning, jumping and balancing. They learn
to change the rhythm, speed and direction of their movements in
order to express their feelings and reflect the mood of the music.
They will also learn some traditional dances.
Athletics
Children develop the skills of running, jumping and throwing. They
are encouraged to try to improve their personal performances.
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Children explore outdoor activities. For instance they may be taught
orienteering - that is, how to find their way around an area (eg,
the school playground, a local park or other suitable place) by
using maps, compasses and following directions. They may learn to
negotiate obstacle courses both individually and in small groups. In
both cases they are encouraged to develop initiative, problem
solving skills and group co-operation.
Helping your child at home
There are plenty of things that you can do to help your child at
home. Even children as young as four can expect homework, see
Parents On-Line for more information on helping your child at home.
http://www.parents.org.uk
Parents On-Line have developed a range of downloadable modules that
contain all the resources to help at home. These include games,
activities and printable worksheets.
Useful site
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