--- title: "Physical Education" url: "https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/curriculum/subjects/pe" school: "The Westleigh School" --- # Physical Education ### **PE Curriculum Intent** ![](https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/images/Subjects/HealthyHeartBodyMind2.png) Our PE curriculum is designed to help every student build knowledge, confidence and competence in a range of physical activities. We want all students to enjoy being active, understand healthy lifestyles and develop life skills that last beyond school. ### **Implementation** Key Stage 3 Students have two one-hour PE lessons per week, experiencing a broad range of activities over eight lessons. Lessons are carefully planned and sequenced so students build on primary experiences in order to build motor competence. Key Stage 4 Students have one 60 minute lesson per week, with activities lasting six lessons. They continue core strands from KS3 - invasion games, racket sports, dance, fitness, and athletics - and are introduced to new activities. The focus at KS4 is on personal fitness, independence, and maintaining lifelong participation in physical activity. ### **Impact** The broad range of activities that develop students’ skills, techniques, and understanding of rules while maintaining challenge and engagement. Through leadership opportunities, students learn responsibility, planning, and organisation. They build physical competence, confidence, and a strong understanding of health and fitness, while demonstrating positive attitudes such as resilience, teamwork, and respect. Ultimately, students are inspired to lead active lifestyles beyond school through participation in clubs, community sport, and personal fitness. “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – Billie Jean King ![](https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/images/Subjects/This_Girl_Can_8.jpg) ![](https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/images/Subjects/IMG_2374.JPG) #### **Learning Journey** [PE Curriculum Road Map 2025-2026](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/files/CurriculumMaps/CURRICULUM_MAP_CORE_PE.pdf) [Sports Studies Road Map 2025-2026](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/files/CurriculumMaps/CURRICULUM_MAP_SPORTS_STUDIES.pdf) #### **Assessment** Click to view our [core PE assessment grid](https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/files/Subjects/LTP/PE/Core_PE_Assessment_Grid_website_GC.pdf). #### **Examination Board** The examination board for PE and Sports Studies is OCR. The examination board for Dance is Pearson. 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