Physical Education
Subject Leader - Mrs Thompson
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At Marston Green Infant Academy all classes actively participate in weekly PE sessions covering a range of different sports and activities. As well as this, there are opportunities to participate in weekly dance sessions for KS1, forest schools and country dancing events within the local community.
We believe in instilling a love of physical activity throughout the school day and providing children with the skills and knowledge to continue leading healthy lifestyles and having a positive outlook on being active.
The Obesity Strategy – A Plan for Action
“Every primary school child should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day. At least 30 minutes should be delivered in school every day through active break times, PE, extra-curricular clubs, active lessons, or other sport and physical activity events, with the remaining 30 minutes supported by parents and carers outside of school time”
Physical Education Policy
Here at Marston Green Infant Academy we are excited to share some our wonderful opportunities to be active.
5 a Day is collection of 5-minute fun fitness routines with an array of different themes, from Pirates to Superheros, and Pop to Bollywood. These videos are aimed at getting pupils up, active and ready for learning. Resources can be used at any time during the school day to increase physical activity levels, such as first thing in the morning as a wake up activity, as an energy or brain break, to re-motivate after break or lunchtime, or as part of a warm up during a PE lesson.The routines are differentiated through complexity and speed which is indicated by the star rating system.
Time-2-Chill
Time‑2‑Chill is a collection of 2‑minute routines concentrating on relaxation, imagination, co‑ordination and mindfulness. Ideal for refocusing a class after break or lunchtime, or even midway through a lesson.
Benefits of 5 a Day:
-5-minute fun fitness breaks
-Increases whole school physical activity levels
-Relaxation resources included
-Ideal for classroom use
-High energy low impact
-Improves coordination
-Prepares children for learning
-Aids concentration
-Refocuses children after break or lunchtime
-Practises listening skills
-Helps improve musicality
Home Access-
Home Access allows pupils and parents/carers to use 5-a-day Fitness resources at home, helping to keep children active and healthy after school, at weekends, and over the holidays. There’s no preparation required, simply log in, select a video routine, join in, have fun, get fit and learn at home!