German B - Copenhagen International School

Physical Education
Physical Education Department Philosophy Statement
Physical education in the MYP aims to work in connection with other subjects to educate, encourage
and enable the students to make informed choices leading to healthy living. The students will be able
to establish links between subjects, cultures and different areas of experience.
These links will be used to create plans for warm­up, training and healthy living as well as raise
intercultural awareness. Students will be encouraged to use their own experiences, both within and
outside of sports, to support and teach others. Throughout the programme the students will be
introduced to a range of sports and physical activities so that they can develop a wide variety of skills
and knowledge.
The overall philosophy of the Physical Education Programme at CIS is to create a learning
environment that emphasizes physical, intellectual, social and emotional wellbeing. We encourage
students to be physically active with the aim of developing lifelong healthy lifestyles.
Course Outline
Welcome back to the start of a new academic year. We would like to take this opportunity to inform
you of a few issues concerning Physical Education here at CIS.
Firstly for hygiene reasons, all students need to change clothes for PE classes.
PE Kit:
Shorts/track pants
Tee­shirt (respectable)
Clean indoor trainers (non­scuffing)
Students will be having the following lessons per ten day cycle:
MYP 1­4: Three double and one single lesson.
MYP 5: One triple lesson.
The double and triple lessons will take part mostly in the gym. Some of these lessons will be
conducted off campus at local community sporting venues.
The single lessons will be in a classroom, where we focus on the theory of physical education and
health and safety issues, as well as working on journals and record keeping.
Students will need to shower after a double lesson so it is important to bring a towel and appropriate
toiletries on these days. For safety reasons it is essential that jewellery is removed for PE lessons.
We require students to store ALL items of value in their lockers, which are located in the main
building. Items of value are not to be brought to PE lessons. This will ensure that valuables are not
damaged or misplaced. This rule also removes temptation from others.
A ‘valuable’s box’ will be available in class, where students can place items on the rare occasion they
have forgotten to place them in their locker. Please do not leave valuables in the changing rooms.
If there is a medical reason your son/daughter is unable to actively participate in a lesson we would
ask for a written correspondence from home. Please note that we may still ask for the student to
participate in a less active role where appropriate.
We are looking forward to an enjoyable year of PE and welcome your support.
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