The philosophy behind PE goes further than simply children playing games.
Developing motor skills is the obvious goal of PE. Yet there are so many other important goals as well. One of them is learning the value of exercise and personal health. It's one thing to throw a ball but if a student doesn't understand the value of it, they may not see the purpose of it. Thus, students need to be taught or shown what their physical activity can bring them, such as self-expression through dance, accolades playing sport and social interaction with others. Learning to take care of oneself is essential; flossing and brushing teeth, personal hygiene, and eating healthily for example, are important skills to learn about and be encouraged to do. Developing deep knowledge about how to optimise oneself is indispensable.
Another important goal of PE is the development of social skills. Skills that are taught through PE include teamwork, ethical behaviour, cooperation, etiquette, and positivity (how to remain positive even when something is not going your way). Social skills also include the identification and understanding of rules and their value. This valuable skill is transferable to others areas of life; following rules in our community to keep ourselves and others safe for example.
At BSS, PE lessons are enjoyable and fun yet developmentally progressive with an emphasis on sportsmanship and personal development.
loping motor skills is the obvious goal of PE. Yet there are so many other important goals as well. One of them is learning the value of exercise and personal health. It's one thing to throw a ball but if a student doesn't understand the value of it, they may not see the purpose of it. Thus, students need to be taught or shown what their physical activity can bring them, such as self-expression through dance, accolades playing sport and social interaction with others. Learning to take care of oneself is essential; flossing and brushing teeth, personal hygiene, and eating healthily for example, are important skills to learn about and be encouraged to do. Developing deep knowledge about how to optimise oneself is indispensable.
Another important goal of PE is the development of social skills. Skills that are taught through PE include teamwork, ethical behaviour, cooperation, etiquette, and positivity (how to remain positive even when something is not going your way). Social skills also include the identification and understanding of rules and their value. This valuable skill is transferable to others areas of life; following rules in our community to keep ourselves and others safe for example.
At BSS, PE lessons are enjoyable and fun yet developmentally progressive with an emphasis on sportsmanship and personal development.