PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND GAMES

A brief description of the course followed in Years 10 & 11.

 

The basic elements of the curriculum are:-

  • Gymnastics - to improve body management and aesthetic awareness
  • Swimming
  • Ball Games and Racquet Games
  • Athletic sports
  • Fitness and Event training

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

Pupils have one timetabled period per week.  Courses taught include: Gymnastics, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Indoor and Outdoor Athletics, Tennis, Development of the Principles of Fitness and Event Training.  In Swimming, the continued development of competence and stamina in the major strokes and Life-Saving, an introduction to competitive swimming training methods and snorkelling 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. 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:

Spring Term –    Boys’ Basketball and Football

                           

Summer Term – Boys’ Athletics and Tennis

Pupils are selected by the Heads of Sport 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:

  • Aerobics
  • Badminton
  • Ballet
  • Basketball
  • Cycling
  • Dance
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Judo
  • Kite Flying
  • Life-Saving
  • Rifle Shooting
  • Sailing
  • Self Defence
  • Squash
  • Sub-Aqua
  • Swimming (both Club and Beginners)
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Trampoline
  • Water Polo
  • Weight Training
  • Yoga

There is also a Duke of Edinburgh Award Club, which offers a wide range of outdoor activities and the Sailing Club which organises offshore sailing on board the historic yacht Jolie Brise, which the school maintains and operates.

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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