Welcome to Eden Park's Physical Education (PE) Curriculum

Our Physical Education curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure that children develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and understanding they need to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

PE is an important part of life at Eden Park. We want our children to develop a genuine love of physical activity, whilst building the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate, compete and enjoy being active. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, children experience a wide range of individual and team activities, developing both physical competence and an understanding of how to improve their performance.

Our curriculum is designed to ensure that children experience a wide range of sports, physical activities and movement experiences as they progress through the school. We place a strong emphasis on developing both physical skills and personal qualities, enabling children to become increasingly confident, resilient, cooperative and independent.

We want our children to understand that being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Through PE, children develop not only their physical abilities, but also their teamwork, communication, determination, resilience and respect for others.

On this page you will find:

This Is How We Do It Here – Physical Education

‍A summary of our intentions, expectations and approach to teaching Physical Education at Eden Park.

EYFS Physical Development Curriculum - An overview of the knowledge, skills and experiences children develop during their time in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage, children begin their PE journey through engaging, play-based activities designed to develop their balance, coordination and fundamental movement skills. Using the Get Set 4 PE framework, teachers deliver lessons that are rich in movement and creativity, helping children build their confidence and control. Activities include dance, simple games and imaginative movement sessions that support both physical development and social interaction. Outdoor spaces are used daily to give children ample opportunities for active exploration.

‍Year 1 and 2 Physical Education Curriculum - Our curriculum journey for Key Stage 1, building foundational movement skills and developing children's confidence and enjoyment of physical activity.

In Key Stage 1, pupils build on the foundations laid in EYFS by developing core skills such as agility, balance and coordination. The Get Set 4 PE programme provides structured lessons that introduce children to gymnastics routines, dance sequences and basic athletic disciplines. Pupils also begin to learn the rules and expectations of team games, developing their cooperation, turn-taking and spatial awareness. Through fun, active learning, children develop a love of movement and gain the confidence to participate fully in physical activities.

‍Year 3 and 4 Physical Education Curriculum - Our lower Key Stage 2 curriculum, where children develop greater technical skill, confidence and understanding across a broad range of physical activities.

Swimming and water safety forms an important part of children's physical development, helping children to develop confidence and competence in and around water. At Eden Park all our chidlren swim during Year 3 and 4.

Year 5 and 6 Physical Education Curriculum - Our upper Key Stage 2 curriculum, where children refine their skills, develop greater independence and apply their knowledge and understanding across a range of activities.

In Key Stage 2, pupils continue to refine and extend their physical skills through increasingly challenging activities. Through Get Set 4 PE, they participate in a wide range of sports including netball, football, rounders and cricket, and continue to develop competence in gymnastics, dance and athletics. Children also take on leadership roles, such as leading warm-ups or supporting their peers. A key enrichment to our KS2 offer is our swimming curriculum. Using our local swimming pool, pupils receive structured swimming sessions where they learn to be confident, safe swimmers—an essential skill in our seaside community.

‍PE Progression Roadmap

A clear overview of the journey our learners take from EYFS through to Year 6, showing how physical skills, knowledge, vocabulary and personal qualities develop and build progressively over time.

‍Competition, Teamwork and Leadership through Eden Park's ALL STARS

At Eden Park, we recognise that PE provides valuable opportunities for children to develop important personal and social skills.

Children learn to work as part of a team, communicate effectively, follow rules, demonstrate sportsmanship and respond positively to both success and challenge. As they progress through the school, children are given increasing opportunities to take on leadership roles, make decisions and support others.

We want children to understand that competition is about more than winning. It provides opportunities to challenge ourselves, show resilience, celebrate others and learn from both success and setbacks. Each term, children compete in an ALL STARS tournament; children are chosen for their sporting ability but also for their resilience to improve. Perhaps most importantly, children are chosen for their exemplary sportsmanship.

‍Swimming and Water Safety

Living by the sea makes swimming and water safety important elements of our PE curriculum. Children have opportunities to develop their swimming ability and confidence in water, whilst learning how to stay safe in and around different water environments. Our aim is for children to leave Eden Park with the knowledge and skills they need to enjoy being in the water and stay safe.

Supporting Documents and Resources

Additional information to include information on our School PE Kit.

At Eden Park, we want every child to have the opportunity to move, play, compete, explore and enjoy being active. Through our PE curriculum, children develop not only as confident and physically competent individuals, but as resilient, respectful and healthy young people who understand the importance of physical activity throughout their lives.

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Enriching Physical Education

We believe that Physical Education should extend beyond weekly timetabled lessons to create a culture of physical activity and wellbeing. Our curriculum is enriched through termly sports festivals, visits from local sports coaches and clubs, and opportunities to represent Eden Park in friendly competitions. Children enjoy engaging in challenges that promote perseverance and teamwork, while also learning the importance of healthy living. Our use of Get Set 4 PEensures that all lessons are inclusive, engaging and purposeful, while our swimming provision equips pupils with vital life skills to navigate the water safely and with confidence—a particular priority in our coastal town of Brixham.

To help our sport be as competitive as possible, classes are divided into one of four "sports houses" each linked to a local beach. These houses compete across the year; the excitement and tension builds towards the end of the year when we announce the winning team. Last year (2025-2026), Shoalstone (yellow) were our winning team!

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