Curriculum
PE is a National Curriculum foundation subject compulsory at all Key
Stages for all pupils. Pupils should learn a variety of activities in
accordance with the subject's programme of study, including dance, games
and gymnastics at Key Stage 1. During Key Stages 2 to 4, teachers must
offer two other areas from: swimming and water safety, athletics and outdoor
and adventurous activities.
Swimming and water safety is a statutory activity at Key Stage 2 in order that pupils achieve the teaching requirements outlined in the programme of study, unless already done so at Key Stage 1. Pupils should be able to swim unaided over a distance of at least 25 metres.
The DCSF/QCA recommends at least 75 minutes of curriculum time per week to deliver the PE programme of study at Key Stages 1 to 2 and 90 minutes at Key Stage 3. No recommendation is made for Key Stage 4 where the focus is on health, fitness and well-being.
- Download the PE programme of study.
- Download the PE primary schemes of work.
- Download the PE secondary schemes of work.
- Visit the QCA's PE and School Sport best practice website.
- Download guidance on high-quality PE and school sport.
- Download guidance on self-evaluating PE and school sport.
Published: 04 December 2006
