Physical Education National 4 and 5

The Course will enable learners to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to perform effectively in a range of physical activities, and will enhance their physical well being.

Learners will work both independently and cooperatively to develop thinking and interpersonal skills. This is an ideal platform for learners to develop confidence, resilience, responsibility and the ability to work effectively with others.

Learners will be expected to take ownership of their learning and progress within the course and will have the opportunity to use technology throughout. Pupils will have the opportunity to work independently and with others in activities of their choice.

Learners will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate movement and performance skills in a range of physical activities, such as, athletics, basketball, football, swimming, gymnastics and badminton. By engaging in practical activities, learners can demonstrate initiative, decision-making and problem-solving and develop a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle 

Learners will develop the ability to perform a comprehensive range of movement and performance skills whilst developing their understanding of the factors that impact on personal performance in physical activities.

They will have the opportunity to build on their existing capacity to perform effectively and to develop approaches that will allow them to enhance their personal performance. Learners will establish any areas of development within their performance and then create their own plan for improving performance.

Learners will have the opportunity to establish a greater level of performance and understanding in their chosen activities and may, at times, work out with the direct supervision of the class teacher in order to have the opportunity to achieve this.

Monitoring, recording and evaluating performance development will be a key part of the course and this allows learners to develop their analysing and evaluating skills.