PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND GAMES

A brief description of the course followed in Year 9.

The basic elements of the curriculum are:-

  • Fitness and Weight Training.
  • Swimming.
  • Ball games and racquet games.
  • Athletic sports.

Aims

  • To develop a range of psycho-motor skills.
  • To develop a positive attitude towards fitness and health and to understand the
      importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy life.
  • To develop aesthetic awareness and appreciation.
  • To develop the appreciation of the concepts of fair play, competition and sportsmanship.
  • To develop understanding and appreciation of a wide variety of physical activities.
  • To develop self-esteem through the acquisition of a level of physical competence.
  • To develop enjoyment through the realms of physical activity.

The pursuit of knowledge, skills, concepts and attitudes appropriate to the age, aptitude and ability of the children is implicit throughout these aims.

Physical Education Programme

In Form 3 pupils have one timetabled period per week.  Courses taught include volleyball, body-conditioning and an introduction to the principles of fitness and weight training.  In swimming the development of competence and stamina in the major strokes, the development of personal survival skills and water-polo form the major part of our teaching.

Games Programme

All pupils have two games sessions during the week plus a third on a Saturday afternoon.

TERM

BOYS

GIRLS

Autumn

Rugby

Hockey

Spring

Hockey

Netball

Swimming

Aerobics

Summer

Cricket

Athletics/

Tennis

Tennis

Athletics

There is a full range of fixtures against other schools and a comprehensive range of Inter-House Competitions.

If required by the School all pupils must participate in team games. 

The Major team games are:

Autumn Term -       Boys’ Rugby

                            Girls’ Hockey

Spring Term -         Boys’ Hockey

                            Girls’ Netball

Summer Term -      Boys’ Cricket

                            Girls’ Tennis and Athletics

The Minor team games are:

Summer Term – Boys’ Athletics and Tennis

 

Pupils are selected by the Head of Sports as to whether they play a Major or a Minor team sport. 

There are numerous opportunities for pupils to take part in Extra-Curricular activities on a club basis and these may include:- swimming (both club and beginners), water-polo, life-saving, ballet, badminton, cross country, dance, fencing, judo,  tennis, trampolining, self defence, soccer, kite flying, golf, squash, rifle shooting, hockey.

It is our intention that pupils should gain experience of a wide range of physical activities and develop a level of excellence in as many as possible.  The opportunities at Dauntsey's are considerable and all pupils should do their best to make full use of the range of facilities and expertise on offer.

   

Miss E.S. Conidaris

R.S.

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