PE ACE Pupil Programme

Physical Education Quotes
“Those who think they have no time for exercise will eventually have to make time for ILLNESS” -Edward Stanley

“Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” John F. Kennedy

Physical Education Aim
Our aim in the Physical Education department at Luckley is to develop the best leaning opportunities for all our students. Whether that is ensuring pupils have access to a wide variety of activities which encourages and motivates them in maintaining a healthy active lifestyle, or whether it is supporting and developing high achieving students who have the ability to really excel within their chosen sport. Either way we want to offer the best possible learning opportunities for all our pupils.

If you enjoy Physical Education and want to take it to the next level,  these suggestions are designed to extend your knowledge and increase your ability further.

To do:

• Complete an umpiring/referee course
• Play sport at a club level, download the list of sports clubs in this area below.
• Design your own personalised 6 week training programme to help ensure you stay at the top of your game
• Attend school sports clubs on a regular basis
• KS4/5- assist in the running of sports clubs for the lower school

To read:
There is a wide range of literature available to any student interested in expanding their knowledge of the subject.

Jessica Ennis: Unbelievable – From My Childhood Dreams To Winning Olympic Gold
This is the biography of Jessica Ennis. It is an inspiring tale of following your dreams no matter what life may throw at you. Follow Jessica Ennis’ rise to stardom and share in her triumphs and despairs, as she overcomes childhood bullying, injury and a world where body image is everything and drug abuse is lurking.
This really is a motivational read!

Steven Gerard- My Story
The biography of legendary England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerard. A brilliant insight into life as a professional sports person and what it takes to make it.

Follow sport on the BBC news homepage.

Inspirational and aspirational targets:

• Participate in a 5k or 10k fund raising event- have fun, challenge yourself and do something for charity all at the same time.
• Try a new sport that you have never done before. For example Ultimate Frisbee, Handball or Ice Hockey
• Be best in school at Multi-stage Fitness test and Plank challenge (to take place in lesson).-why not complete the 30 day training plank challenge training programme in preparation, or attend ‘Funning’ ready for the Multi-stage fitness test?

Download the Plank Challenge training programme below.

PE Trips:

• Sports Tour (years 7-10)
• Senior sports tour (6th Form only)
• Trips to various sporting events (London Irish, Bracknell Bees, Reading FC).
• The Body works Museum
• Bath University

Physical Education Awards :

• Certificate of Sporting achievement awarded for commitment and contribution to school sport.
• Sports Star of the term awarded to one individual for outstanding commitment and contribution to school sport.
• Junior colours- awarded at the end of Year 9 for outstanding commitment, contribution and performance.
• Senior Half Colours- awarded at the end of Year 11 for outstanding commitment, contribution and performance.
• Senior Full Colours- awarded at the end of Year 13 for outstanding commitment, contribution and performance.
• All colours may be awarded earlier than indicted above in recognition of exceptionally performers.