The aims of the Physical Education department are to:
- Help children develop self-esteem and confidence through the acquisition of motor skills and positive values in a range of physical activities.
- Maintain and increase physical mobility and flexibility, stamina and strength.
- Develop an understanding of the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
In their first year in the School, pupils will be timetabled for two lessons of Physical Education per week. During the course of the year they will gain exposure to a range of activities including swimming and life-saving, badminton, basketball, tennis, volleyball, athletics and health & fitness. The School’s major sports are covered extensively in the extra-curricula sport.
Pupils also have the opportunity to study Physical Education at GCSE, AS and A2 level. The department is very proud of its record of regularly obtaining 70% A and B grades at A level, with several pupils gaining places to go on to study various Sport and Exercise Science courses at Loughborough and Birmingham University.