In Novitate Vitae
St Bede's Catholic
College
YEAR 7 HEALTH-BASED PE: BEGINNING THE JOURNEY
Year 7 pupils have begun their Health-Based PE journey this term, focusing on building strong foundations for lifelong movement and physical wellbeing. Lessons are centred around the Six Pillars of Movement, helping pupils understand not just how to move, but why high-quality movement is essential for health, confidence, and injury prevention.
Throughout the unit, pupils are developing key movement skills including push, pull, brace, rotate, single-leg balance, and squat. These fundamental movements underpin almost all physical activity and sport, and pupils are learning how to perform them with control, stability, and good technique.
Lessons also place a strong emphasis on the Social Me, with pupils working in small groups and building relationships with new classmates. Through teamwork, pupils are learning how to communicate clearly, support one another, and work cooperatively in a positive and inclusive environment.
In addition, pupils are developing their Thinking Me by observing and coaching each other. They are encouraged to recognise what good-quality movement looks like, give constructive feedback, and help their peers improve the effectiveness and safety of their movements.
This Health-Based PE approach ensures Year 7 pupils are not only active, but are becoming confident, thoughtful, and socially responsible movers as they begin their PE journey at secondary school.