Year 7 PDHPE: Movement, Growth and Self-Discovery

This term in Year 7 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education students have been bringing energy and enthusiasm to both practical and theory lessons, building important skills for movement, wellbeing, and understanding themselves and others.

During practical lessons, students have been developing their gymnastics skills through a range of movement activities focused on balance, coordination, body control, timing, and flexibility. They have explored rhythmic and expressive movement by creating and performing movement sequences, while building confidence and movement competence. Students have also worked collaboratively in groups, applying communication and interpersonal skills as they participate in different roles and challenges.

In theory lessons, students have been exploring the changes and influences that contribute to a developing sense of self during adolescence. Through class discussions and reflective activities, students have considered topics such as identity, personal strengths, relationships, and strategies for coping with change and challenges. These lessons have encouraged students to develop self-awareness and positive approaches to wellbeing in a respectful and supportive classroom environment.

It has been great to see students engaging positively in all aspects of PDHPE, while continuing to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills throughout the term.

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– Michaela Bourbous
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education