Physical Education
Physical Education plays an important role in the curriculum and all pupils are expected and encouraged to take an active part. It is the School's intention that pupils should gain experience of a wide range of physical activities and develop a level of excellence in as many as possible.
All pupils from the first to the fifth form have timetabled physical education and swimming lessons, all taught by PE specialists, as well as two timetabled games sessions each week. Sixth formers also have two compulsory games sessions each week and there is an extensive programme of sporting fixtures at all levels.
The School has excellent facilities including; two Astroturf pitches, goal keeping training facility, a heated indoor swimming pool, squash, tennis and netball courts, and a full sized sports hall.
Dauntsey's offers PE as an A Level subject with a syllabus that has a strong scientific element, drawing on the physical, life and social sciences and the historical development and cultural contextof sport. Wherever possible, theoretical work is supplemented by appropriate practical activities. The subject is recognised by Universities to satisfy entry requirements for any course and would be particularly relevant to anyone thinking of higher education courses in sport science, PE or related subjects.