Nelson Academy Prospectus

16 Physical Education At Nelson Academy we aim to provide a broad range of sporting opportunities for our pupils, through high quality PE teaching, after-academy clubs, cluster sports events, sports days and Healthy Living Week. We have a range of after academy clubs including ball skills for Key Stage 1, netball, football, running, cricket and dance. Each club gives pupils the chance to enjoy themselves whilst learning new skills. We encourage pupils to be good sports people by being competitive but also to follow the Olympic values, including determination, excellence and inspiration. Many of the sport clubs enter into local school competitions and often bring home certificates and medals, which reinforces our academy approach of aspiring to do your best. In Key Stage 1 pupils learn basic skills to improve their co-ordination and we begin to introduce them to the world of keeping fit and healthy. Their PE lessons are closely linked to the National Curriculum and topic lessons to provide a cross-curricular approach. Key Stage 2 pupils progress these basic skills by implementing them into game situations. Many of the sports have been adapted especially for primary age pupils, e.g. quick sticks (a smaller game of hockey) and hi-5 netball (using fewer players). Each year we hold Healthy Living Week. This gives pupils the opportunity to try activities and sports they might not normally get to try, such as Bollywood dancing, circuits and mindful meditation, whilst learning about how to live a healthy lifestyle. An annual sports day is held as well as a mini marathon event. History and Geography All pupils focus on an area of study which links to elements of history and geography at a level appropriate to them. This work is covered through topics of our choice and following the National Curriculum objectives. These topics help pupils to focus on local and global, issues and events. Our aim is to encourage them to develop an understanding of, and empathy for both their own heritage and that of others. We also aim to encourage pupils to become increasingly aware of, and engaged with, the ever changing world we live in. Nelson 2017.indd 16 10/05/2017 08:47