St.Ignatius College

It is hoped that on leaving the College at the end of their career that each pupil will have achieved the following:
The ability to participate in and enjoy a range of physical activities, thereby leading to a high percentage taking up one or more physical activities in their leisure time. To appreciate the importance of physical activity and fitness. To have the awareness necessary to be sympathetic to the needs of others in a social and sporting context.

Members of the Department

Mr G R Davies B.H. (Hons) Head of PE
Mr F Lumby B.Ed. (Hons) 2 i/c
Mr B Galvin B.Sc (Hons) SSCo
Mr A Kennedy B.Sc (Hons) Linemaster
Mr D Linnane B.A (Hons) Assistant Head Teacher
Mr C M Roche B.Ed. (Hons) Linemaster
Mr K Mullen B.Sc (Hons) Teacher

Aims

The Physical Education Department contributes to the whole school aims and mission statement in the following areas.

Intellectual
Social
Moral
Spiritual
Physical Development of pupils

It does so in the following ways.

• To promote a sense of enjoyment through Physical Education
• To promote full participation in Physical Education
• To promote physical fitness
• To contribute to health education
• To develop social awareness and an ability to cope with a variety of personal relationships
• To assist cognitive development through a problem-solving approach
• To develop physical skills for Physical Education and the wider society
• To develop an appreciation of aesthetic qualities of physical activities
• To enhance creativity
• To provide pupils with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities

Objectives

The objectives of the Physical Education vary from our aims in the sense that they are more specific and in some way more measurable.

A variety of experiences should be provided by staff during schemes of work and lesson plans for KS3, KS4 and GCSE courses:

the use of the National Curriculum as a basis for schemes of work
problem solving
communication
working individually and in groups
evaluating
performing
planning
rules, vocabulary and game skills

Safety within Physical Education, including instructions:

on clothing and equipment
carrying and holding
warm up and recovery

Etiquette, politeness and perseverance, initiative and independence

Broad and balanced curriculum
Jesuit Characteristics
The Physical Education Department promotes pupil development in this important aspect of College life in the following ways:

To encourage our pupils to achieve Magis in their physical activities by working to the
“Greater Glory of God”

The Ratio Studiorum recommends competition, normally between groups rather than individuals, as an effective stimulus to academic growth

A Jesuit school values the stimulus of competitive games, it urges students to distinguish themselves by their ability to work together, to be sensitive to one another, to be committed to the service of others. Physical Education has a major role to play in the development of “Men for others”