What is the national curriculum in PE?

The national curriculum for physical education aims to ensure that all pupils: ▪ develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities ▪ are physically active for sustained periods of time ▪ engage in competitive sports and activities ▪ lead healthy, active lives.

What is the national curriculum Key Stage 1?

Key Stage 1 is a part of the National Curriculum. It covers children between the ages of 5 and 7 in Years 1 and 2, and sets out which subjects have to be taught. It also determines how children should be tested.

Is 2 hours of PE statutory?

It is up to schools to determine how much time is devoted to PE in the curriculum but departmental guidance recommends that they should provide pupils with a minimum of two hours curricular PE per week.

What is the Key Stage 2 curriculum?

KS2 is a part of the National Curriculum. This tells schools what subjects to teach and it tells teachers which topics to cover and at what level. As well as subjects and topics, the National Curriculum also sets out how KS2 pupils should be tested or assessed and the level they should achieve.

What are Key Stages 1 and 2?

Key Stage 1 – ages 5-7 (Years 1-2) Key Stage 2 – ages 7-11 (Years 3-6) Key Stage 3 – ages 11-14 (Years 7-9) Key Stage 4 – ages 14-16 (Years 10-11)

Is PE a legal requirement?

Physical education (PE) is a compulsory part of the curriculum for all pupils at every Key Stage, from age four to 16. The minimum content for each Key Stage is as follows: Foundation and Key Stage 1 – athletics, dance, games, and gymnastics.

Do you do PE in year 11?

All students have to do PE in years 10 and 11, but you can also take it as a GCSE option.

What is the National Curriculum for Physical Education?

The national curriculum for physical education aims to ensure that all pupils:  develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities  are physically active for sustained periods of time  engage in competitive sports and activities  lead healthy, active lives. Attainment targets

What are the key stages of Physical Education?

Key stage 1 Pupils should develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others.

What is the PE curriculum in the UK?

National curriculum in England: PE programmes of study. The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for physical education (PE) at key stages 1 to 4.

What is the framework for the National Curriculum?

The framework includes the programmes of study for all subjects for key stages 1 to 4. The national curriculum sets out the programmes of study and attainment targets for all subjects at all 4 key stages.