The PE Department offer a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum for all students at The Westgate School. We aim to teach all students to:

• Develop their level of skill, knowledge and understanding in a range of physical activities.
• Lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Enhance their personal, social and moral development through physical activity.
• Work effectively in an enjoyable environment in which an awareness of safety and good practice is nurtured.

In order to achieve this we will:

• ensure students encounter and participate in a wide range of activities
• develop a wide range of activity specific skills
• enhance student's body control and creative movement
• provide a sound working knowledge of relevant regulations and safety procedures
• test and improve fitness through practical activity
• develop the student's ability to prepare for, and recover from, physical activity
• raise an awareness of the intrinsic need for
  • communication
  • co-operative teamwork
  • respect
  • understanding in competitive and problem solving situations
• use sporting situations to enhance self esteem
• promote sport/physical activity as a form of relaxation and enjoyment
• provide opportunities for continued participation through a comprehensive extra curricular programme
• provide information and guidance on local sports facilities, clubs and opportunities
• enable students to evaluate the effectiveness of their own and others work in order to set targets to improve