Physical Education (PE)
Intent
Standish Community High School aims to encourage all pupils to confidently engage as active and successful lifelong learners in PE.
High-Quality PE for ALL through an ambitious and equitable 5-year curriculum at Standish Community High School
A curriculum that inspires all pupils to progress, succeed and excel in physically demanding activities and competitive sporting situations.
A curriculum that provides challenging opportunities for pupils to become physically competent and confident, securing and mastering skills to become efficient and effective movers in PE.
A curriculum where pupils can learn to be physically intelligent, competent movers that use the powerful knowledge and skills gained to KNOW, SHOW and APPLY.
An ambitious PE curriculum that will ensure all pupils have a chance to benefit from physical activity and sport and promote the pursuit of excellence.
A curriculum that supports health, fitness and well-being and provides valuable learning opportunities to inform pupils about their own healthy, active lifestyle choices. Through a wide variety of activities, we ensure all students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop positive physical, mental and social wellbeing.
A curriculum that gives opportunities for students to take on a variety of roles and responsibilities such as a leader, coach, official and participant. For pupils to learn in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
A curriculum that provides opportunities for personal development, builds character and helps embed values. Having high expectations of every student based on good sportsmanship, excellent sporting ethics, mutual respect and responsibility of themselves, others and their learning environment.
A curriculum that provides opportunities to ensure pupils experience different types of feedback on participation to build resilience, leadership skills, organisational skills, promote initiative, cooperation and effective communication.
A curriculum that provides opportunities to ensure pupils develop effective employability skills and career opportunities. To create confident, responsible citizens’ irrespective of background or ability.
A curriculum that creates memorable experiences through curricular and extra-curricular activities and to give opportunities to be active during the school day and through extra-curricular enrichment.
A curriculum that promotes and educates on the PE motto- RESPECT.
R– Reflective and resilient learners
E– Effective active participants
S– Self evaluators
P– Problem solvers
E– Enquirers of how to improve
C– Creative Thinkers
T– Team workers
Curriculum Map
Learning Journey
Student Resources
Extra Curricular
Introducing Our New PE Leadership Academy!
We are excited to launch the 2025 PE Leadership Academy, an exciting new initiative designed to inspire and empower our students through sport and physical education. The academy aims to provide opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills, take an active role in school and community events, and grow as successful learners, responsible citizens, and confident individuals.
Through the PE Leadership Academy, students will have the chance to take on real responsibilities—helping to organise activities, lead younger pupils in sports sessions, support school events, and represent the school in the wider community. These experiences will not only strengthen teamwork, communication, and organisational skills, but also help students build confidence and pride in their contributions to school life.
If you are enthusiastic about sport, enjoy working with others, and want to make a positive difference, the PE Leadership Academy could be perfect for you!
To find out more about how to get involved, please speak to a member of the PE Department for further details.
Sports Leadership Academy
Our Sports Leadership Academy is designed to develop the next generation of confident, responsible, and inspiring young leaders through sport. Open to students with a passion for physical activity and teamwork, the programme provides a platform to learn, lead, and make a positive impact within the school and wider community.
Qualities Developed:
Students in the academy build essential personal qualities such as confidence, resilience, empathy, and integrity. They learn the importance of communication, reliability, and leading by example — both on and off the field.
Skills Learned:
Through practical workshops, event organisation, and coaching experiences, our leaders gain valuable skills in teamwork, planning, officiating, public speaking, and problem-solving. These transferable skills support success across all areas of school life and beyond.
Opportunities Created:
Members of the Sports Leadership Academy take on roles such as organising primary school sports festivals, assisting with extra-curricular clubs, and supporting major school sporting events. Many also work towards nationally recognised leadership qualifications, opening doors to future careers in sport, teaching, and community work.
Recent Success:
Our student leaders have recently achieved outstanding success, leading inclusive sports festivals for local primary schools and volunteering over 500 hours across wigan school games and our school community. Several academy members have progressed to complete their officiating qualification in netball, football, rugby, cricket and athletics. Their enthusiasm and dedication continue to set an excellent example for younger students.
