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Physical Education - core PE

Physical Education allows students to develop outside of the classroom, providing opportunities to work with peers in a practical setting and offering the freedom to explore existing and hidden talents. The core PE curriculum allows students to focus on physical, social, cognitive and fitness development through participation in a broad and challenging range of sports and physical activities.

Taught activities include: 

Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Trampolining, Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Fitness, Dance, Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, Softball, Dodgeball and Volleyball.

Core PE also aims to develop students’ understanding of the benefits of participating in physical activity, including the importance of being physically active for sustained periods of time. Students are encouraged to be self-motivated and develop key transferrable skills such as resilience, teamwork, communication, leadership and adaptability. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities will also build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect. 

Every member of the Hermitage Academy PE department strives to provide an outstanding PE experience that inspires, challenges and motivates all students, through innovative and passionate practice.  

The PE department also offers an array of extra-curricular activities which either mirror the curriculum or provide opportunities for students to be active in a wider range of sports. 

PE is amazing, it helps us be active and learn new sports.
Year 8 student
PE is my favourite subject as we get a break from the pressures of the classroom and a chance to be fitter and healthier
Year 11 student