Health, Fitness, Well Being and PE at Rodmersham
We take our health and fitness here at Rodmersham very seriously!
In the past couple of years we have invested our Sports Funding in equipment to enhance the provision at Rodmersham, and we recently acquired an outside gym, which the children love. To ensure that we use this equipment to its potential we have recruited the help of a qualified personal trainer, Mr Cox, who teaches our children to improve their personal best and increase our stamina.
Mrs Henderson and Mr Cox are our Sports leaders, helping the staff strengthen their subject knowledge, skills and talents in the teaching of PE. We use the Chris Quigley, concept curriculum to support the teaching and learning of PE, and this helps us to build on prior knowledge and skills as children travel through the school.
The children get to participate in many different clubs and out of school activities including football, rounders, silent disco, dancing and ball skills, and they are very well attended by the children. We also though, strive to provide a more holistic approach to health and fitness, by providing cross curricular activities to promote healthy eating and positive mental health. We also enhance the curriculum with a range of cooking lessons, enabling the children to learn about healthy foods and to promote cross curricular skills such as maths.
Our PSHE curriculum helps to support the mental health of the children, and it highlights who they should talk to if they feel low or worried. Additionally, our lovely lady from Talk Time, provides counselling for those children who would like it.
PE
PE at Rodmersham goes beyond traditional sports, incorporating unique outdoor experiences through Forest School and Beach School. These programs provide students with opportunities to engage in physical activity while connecting with nature, enhancing both their physical fitness and mental well-being. Forest School allows students to build strength, agility, and teamwork skills in a natural woodland environment, while Beach School encourages balance, coordination, and resilience through activities on the shore. These outdoor settings foster a love for the environment, build confidence, and support holistic development, making PE at Rodmersham an enriching experience that benefits both body and mind.
Swimming at Swallows provides Rodmersham students with essential life skills and physical benefits. Through regular lessons, children gain confidence in the water, improve their coordination and strength, and develop an understanding of water safety. Swimming also supports overall fitness and resilience, offering a fun and engaging way to stay active while building valuable skills they can use throughout their lives.
Gymnastics at Faversham Gym offers Rodmersham students a fantastic opportunity to develop flexibility, strength, and balance. The structured lessons help improve coordination and body awareness, building a solid foundation for overall physical fitness. Beyond the physical benefits, gymnastics fosters discipline, resilience, and confidence as students learn new skills and overcome challenges in a supportive environment.
We use both GET SET 4 PE and Teach Active to enhance our PE curriculum.
