Physical Education

At Chilwell Croft Academy, PE promotes healthy, active lifestyles and develops confidence, resilience and enjoyment of physical activity.

What PE looks like at Chilwell Croft:

• A minimum of two hours of PE each week
• A wide range of sports taught across the year
• Indoor and outdoor learning in all seasons
• Physical activity encouraged beyond lessons
• Development of teamwork, perseverance and self‑belief

How we teach PE:

• Aligned with the National Curriculum for Physical Education
• Planned using the PE Planning scheme
• Sports include gymnastics, dance, games, athletics and swimming
• Year 5 swimming taught at Newtown Swimming Baths
• Focus on skill development, fitness and enjoyment

The impact on our children:

• Confident, active pupils
• Improved fitness, coordination and wellbeing
• Positive attitudes towards physical challenge
• Preparation for lifelong physical activity

Careers linked to PE:

• PE Teacher
• Sports Coach
• Physiotherapist
• Fitness Instructor
• Sports Scientist