Level 5 Certificate in Primary School Physical Education Specialism Donna Smith Tel:

Why do we need primary physical education CPD? Nearly half of children 'leave school without basic movement skills', study says A new survey has revealed that many children leave primary school with poor physical literacy, despite the majority of teachers viewing PE as an important subject

Many teachers lack confidence when it comes to teaching pupils physical education

The growing concern of inadequate teaching of physical education within primary schools and the increase in childhood obesity have been well documented. The new curriculum requires that all pupils are: Inspired to succeed and excel in competitive sports and physically-demanding activities. Provide opportunities for all pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness and build character, embed values such as fairness and respect.

It has been noted that, “Insufficient time spent on physical education in initial teacher training often leaves primary teachers having low levels of confidence and competence with respect to teaching the subject” (Harris et al,2011)

Teachers also said more than one in three children dislike exercise by the time they leave primary school and believe 42 per cent of children don’t enjoy PE lessons. Experts say primary school teachers play a crucial role in helping children develop physical literacy. But a third of them lack confidence when it comes to teaching PE, while over a quarter said they don't feel adequately qualified to teach the subject and more than half want more professional development opportunities for PE. The vast majority of teachers, or 88 per cent, say they recognise PE is as important as the other subjects they teach.

In a recent report into the spending of the Premium, Ofsted(2014), “Found that 86% of the sample schools were using the premium to provide extra physical education training for staff” “However, the effectiveness of the CPD could be debated, as some research indicates inadequacies in traditional forms of professional development in physical education (Harris et al,2011). “Fragmented and incoherent teacher learning that lacks intellectual rigour, fails to build on existing knowledge and skills, and does little to support teachers in day-to-day challenges of improving student learning”,(Sparks 2002).

What is the Level 5 Certificate in Primary School Physical Education Specialism? A recognised qualification, which has been developed jointly by the Association for Physical Education(afPE) and Sports Leaders UK. Teaches delegates to understand the requirements of the National Curriculum, links between principles of pedagogy and child development. How teaching through a range of skills and activities can impact upon good or better pupil learning.

Who is it designed for? Teachers who hold QTS HLTAs Tas Sports Coaches who assist teachers in their PE teaching.(must be embedded in the school). There is the PESS level 3 for coaches not embedded in the school.

The 5 Units Understanding primary school physical education Principles of pedagogy in primary school pe Planning for continuity and progression in primary school physical education Using assessment to impact on learning and progress in primary school physical education Teaching primary school physical education

Questions? Cost - £900 Time 6 days for level days for level 6 1 day each half term – based locally Access to all resources and support. Donna Smith Tel: