Curriculum Overview
for
P.E.
Revised: Summer 2015
To be reviewed: Summer 2016
Nursery
Lesson Allocation:
Nursery has one timetabled lesson of gymnastics/movement per week. In the summer term
they play outdoor games that include short tennis, Kwik cricket and mini athletics.
Schemes of work used/ textbooks/resources:
A variety of skills, techniques and games are used to teach the skills needed for the physical
development of foundation stage.
The children learn and begin to understand that there are rules and directions in sport that
everyone must adhere to. To promote fair play, how to win, lose or draw.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate regardless of gender, race or specialized needs.
Throughout the year we use a variety of equipment to supplement what is taught in our
lessons. Here is a list of what we use: gymnastics/movement equipment and use of the wall
bars. Tennis balls and rackets, large balls, cricket bats and balls, hoops, mini-hurdles and
foam javelins, Parachute and bean bags.
Teaching methods:
Assessments are built up throughout the year from ongoing learning and teaching, using the
foundation stage profile. Teachers assess the children in their P.E lessons throughout the
year.
Written work:
There is no written work in this subject
Homework:
There will be no homework for this subject.
Examinations: There are no examinations in this subject.
Topics/Skills:
It is intended that the work set out below should be covered in the designated terms,
however, the Director of Sport will use discretion should there be a need to extend or
condense the time frame.
Term 1
Gymnastics/Movement
 Develop the basic skills of balancing, rolling, travelling and jumping.
 Travel under, over and through a small circuit of mini gym equipment showing
awareness of themselves and others.
 Play small games to explore simple skills and actions with basic control and
coordination.
Term 2:
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Gymnastics/Movement
 Use the floor and small apparatus to develop the basic skills of travelling, jumping,
rolling and balancing.
 Explore the space around them by playing simple movement games.
 Wall bars for climbing to develop upper body strength, balance and to build on
developing their confidence.
Games
 Roll, catch and throw large balls with one and two hands.
 Throw a large ball towards a target for accuracy.
 Begin to explore and understand rules for small games.
 Begin to practise basic striking skills leading to mini tennis.
Term 3:
Games
 Continue to develop the basic ball skills of throwing and catching.
 Practise the basic technique of striking using a range of equipment.
 Practise mini athletics in preparation for sports day.
 Start to recognize the changes that happen to their body when they are active.
Extension/support materials
Sports Day – Learn and experience how to win, how to lose, celebrate the success
of others. Working together, encouraging and showing respect for others.
Reception
Lesson Allocation:
Reception has two timetabled lessons of Physical Education per week. One will be
gymnastics and the other will be a games lessons. This will include one or more of the
following: football, basketball, Kwik cricket, tennis and athletics.
Schemes of work used/ textbooks/resources:
A variety of skills, techniques and games are used to teach the skills needed for the physical
development of foundation stage.
The children learn and begin to understand that there are rules and directions in sport that
everyone must adhere to. To promote fair play, how to win, lose or draw.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate regardless of gender, race or specialized needs.
Throughout the year we use a variety of equipment to supplement what is taught in our
lessons. Here is a list of what we use: gymnastics/movement equipment and use of the wall
bars. Tennis balls and rackets, large balls, cricket bats and balls, hoops, mini-hurdles and
foam javelins, Parachute and bean bags.
Teaching methods:
Assessments are built up throughout the year from ongoing learning and teaching, using the
foundation stage profile. Teachers assess the children in their lessons throughout the year.
Written work:
There is no written work in this subject.
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Homework:
There will be no homework for this subject.
Topics/Skills:
It is intended that the work set out below should be covered in the designated terms,
however, the Director of Sport will use discretion should there be a need to extend or
condense the time frame.
Term 1
Gymnastics /Movement
 Develop the basic skills of balancing, rolling, travelling and jumping.
 Travel under, over and through a small circuit of mini gym equipment showing
control, awareness of themselves and others.
 Experiment with varying heights and speed of movements.
 Experiment with supporting the body in different ways and situations.
 Play small games to explore simple skills and actions with basic control and
coordination.
Games
 Develop the basic skills of throwing, catching and striking.
 Develop basic ball skills leading to mini basketball.
 Begin to explore and understand the rules of small games.
Term 2:
Gymnastics /Movement and Short tennis
 Use the floor and small apparatus to develop the basic skills of travelling, jumping,
rolling and balancing.
 Explore the space around them by playing simple movement games.
 Wall bars for climbing to develop upper body strength, balance and to build on
developing their confidence.
 Link basic moves to create a short sequence.
 Continue to develop striking leading to mini tennis.
 Recognize the changes that happen to their body when they are active.
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Games –
 Continue to develop their basic ball skills.
 Dribble a ball in a variety of situations.
 Pass a ball with some control and accuracy.
 Shoot a ball at goal.
 Continue to practise basic striking skills leading to mini tennis.
 Continue to learn and understand the rules for small games.
Term 3:
P.E
 Striking / throwing and catching skills.
 Development of basic ball skills.
 Awareness of space and others around them.
 Play mini games.
Games
Kwik cricket /short tennis and mini athletics.
 Continue to develop the basic ball skills of throwing, catching and striking.
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Develop the skills and basic rules required for short tennis and mini cricket.
Practise the basic skills required for batting and fielding.
Rolling the ball, under and over arm throwing and striking the ball.
Practise mini athletics in preparation for sports day.
Recognize the changes that happen to their body when they are active.
Extension/support materials
Sports Day – Learn and experience how to win, how to lose, celebrate the success of
others. Working together, encouraging and showing respect for others.
Year 1
Lesson Allocation:
Year 1 have two timetabled lessons of Physical Education per week and one swimming
lesson. One of those lessons will be gymnastics and the other will be a games lesson at the
sports field. This will include one of the following: football, basketball, tag rugby, Kwik
cricket, tennis and athletics.
Schemes of work used/ textbooks/resources:
Although teachers will use a variety of resources, games and activities to teach the skills
that are required to be taught in the National Curriculum, we aim to teach an enhanced
curriculum which is based around the National Curriculum.
The children learn and begin to understand that there are rules and directions in sport that
everyone must adhere to. To promote fair play, how to win, lose or draw.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate.
Promoting admiration for other cultures through competitive sport. Celebrate success of
teams in world cups, Olympics etc.
Allowing and promoting understanding for the faiths of individuals in sport. Make provision
for those that may be fasting whilst participating in sport.
Throughout the year we use a variety of equipment to supplement what is taught in our
lessons. Resources include: Gym equipment and use of the wall bars. Tennis balls, large
balls, basketballs, footballs, hockey sticks, hockey balls, rugby balls, cricket bats and balls,
tee-ball bats and balls, rounders bats, hoops, mini-hurdles and foam javelins.
Teaching methods:
Teachers will provide a flexible and safe environment to accommodate the different abilities
of the children. It is possible that there is a variety of abilities in every class, so different
learning activities will have to be undertaken to provide for these abilities. The teacher will
build on from the assessments that had been conducted in previous years. Teachers will
complete regular observations and an assessment grid at the completion of each term to
obtain an accurate level of the specific child’s ability.
Written work:
There is no written work in this subject
Homework:
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There will be no homework for this subject.
Topics/Skills:
It is intended that the work set out below should be covered in the designated terms,
however, the Director of Sport will use discretion should there be a need to extend or
condense the time frame.
Term 1
Gymnastics /Movement
 Review skills of performing a forward roll, jumping, springing and landing and
supporting the body in different situations.
 Perform basic gymnastic actions, including travelling fast and slow, rolling, jumping
and climbing varying heights staying still when required.
 Link movements and perform a short sequence.
 Move smoothly from a position of stillness to a travelling movement.
Games
Football
 Continue to develop basic ball skills with a focus on control and correct technique.
 Practise dribbling, passing stopping the ball.
 Practise shooting skills.
 Introduce throw in & heading the ball.
 Practise shooting at targets with control.
 Continue to develop team work.
 Begin to play and understand mini game and match situations.
Basketball/Netball
 Continue to develop ball handling skills with a focus on control and correct technique.
 Passing – bounce and chest passes.
 Practise dribbling and catching skills.
 Introduce and develop basic shooting skills.
 Learn basic footwork on the courts.
 Begin to play and understand mini game and match situations.
Swimming
 Enter the water safely and with control. Move around the pool, walking, jumping,
running and to be able to use swimming aids and support.
 To develop water confidence and enjoyment in the water.
 To learn to swim with and without floating aids.
Term 2:
Gymnastics /Movement and Short tennis
 Travelling, jumping, rolling and balancing with focus on upper body strength and
spatial awareness.
 Use the wall bars to develop upper body strength and balance.
 Create and perform short, linked sequences.
 Develop hand eye coordination though playing small sided ball games and striking
skills.
Games
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Mini Hockey
 Learn and begin to understand safely and rules of the game.
 Introduce dribbling, passing and stopping the ball.
 Practise shooting skills.
 Begin to play and understand small sided games.
Tag rugby
 Learn and begin to understand safely and rules of the game.
 Learn how to pass and catch the ball in rugby.
 Begin to play and understand small sided games.
Swimming
 Enter the water safely and with control. Move around the pool, walking, jumping,
running and to be able to use swimming aids and support.
 To be able to swim a short distance with or without floating aids.
 To continue to develop water confidence and enjoyment in the water.
Term 3:
P.E
 Striking/ throwing and catching skills.
 Development of basic ball skills
 Awareness of space and others around them.
 Play mini games.
Games
Kwik cricket and tennis.
 Simple striking and fielding/invasion games.
 Practise basic ball skills to develop hand eye coordination.
 Practise and refine the basic skills required for batting and fielding.
 Begin to show control with the basic actions for rolling, underarm and over arm
throwing, bowling and striking a ball.
 Develop basic footwork on the court.
 Learn a volley and basic forehand and backhand shot.
 Play simple net, striking/fielding and invasion-type games.
Athletics
 Preparation for sports day. Athletics – Track events.
 Learn correct technique for sprinting, relays, mini javelins, mini-hurdles, obstacle
course, shuttle-run and throwing.
Swimming
 Enter the water safely and with control. Move around the pool, walking, jumping,
running and to be able to use swimming aids and support.
 To be able to swim a short distance with or without floating aids.
 Learn and develop basic stroke technique, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.
 Learn basic survival skills.
Extension/support materials
 Sports Day
 Mini matches and tournaments
Learn and experience how to win, how to lose, celebrate the success of others.
Working together, encouraging and showing respect for others.
Allow and promote sportsmanship through more competitive games against
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classmates and other schools.
Year 2
Lesson Allocation:
Year 2 have two timetabled lessons of Physical Education per week and one swimming
lesson. One of these lessons will be gymnastics and the other will be a games lesson at the
sports field including one or more of the following: football, basketball, netball, hockey, Tag
rugby, Kwik cricket, tennis and athletics.
Schemes of work used/ textbooks/resources:
Although teachers will use a variety of resources, games and activities to teach the skills
that are required to be taught in the National Curriculum, we aim to teach an enhanced
curriculum which is based around the National Curriculum.
The children learn and begin to understand that there are rules and directions in sport that
everyone must adhere to. To promote fair play, how to win, lose or draw.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate.
Promoting admiration for other cultures through competitive sport. Celebrate success of
teams in world cups, Olympics etc.
Allowing and promoting understanding for the faiths of individuals in sport. Make provision
for those that may be fasting whilst participating in sport.
Throughout the year we use a variety of equipment to supplement what is taught in our
lessons. Resources include: Gym apparatus and wall bars, footballs, basketballs and
netballs, rugby balls, hockey sticks and balls, cricket bats and balls, tennis rackets and balls,
hoops, cones, bean bags, huddles, form javelins and floating aids for swimming.
Teaching methods:
Teachers will provide a flexible and safe environment to accommodate the different abilities
of the children. It is possible that there is a variety of abilities in every class, so different
learning activities will have to be undertaken to provide for these abilities. The teacher will
build on from the assessments that had been conducted in previous years. Teachers will
complete regular observations and an assessment grid at the completion of each term to
obtain an accurate level of the specific child’s ability. In swimming each child’s progress will
be tested against the appropriate ASA year group objectives at the mid-point and end of
their classes swimming programme.
Written work:
There is no written work in this subject.
Homework:
There will be no homework for this subject.
Topics/Skills:
It is intended that the work set out below should be covered in the designated terms,
however, the Director of Sport will use discretion should there be a need to extend or
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condense the time frame.
Term 1
Gymnastics /Movement




Review skills of performing a forward roll, jumping, springing and landing and
supporting the body in different situations.
Perform basic gymnastic actions, including travelling fast and slow, rolling, jumping
and climbing, varying heights and staying still when required.
Continue to work on and develop short routines.
Move smoothly from a position of stillness to a travelling movement.
Games play
 Roll, catch and throw a large ball.
 Throw a large ball for accuracy.
 Extend control of bounce passing, chest and over head passing.
 Learn and understand rules for small games.
Games
Football
 Continue to develop ball skills with a main focus on control and correct technique.
 Extend skills of dribbling and passing.
 Refine skills of trapping and passing on the move.
 Continue to development of skills of throwing in & heading.
 Refine skills of shooting with control.
 Continue to develop team work.
 Play and begin to understand game and mini match situations using basic tactics.
Basketball/Netball
 Continue to develop ball handling skills with a main focus on control and correct
technique.
 Passing – bounce, chest and overhead pass.
 Extend and refine dribbling, passing and catching skills.
 Introduce and develop basic shooting skills.
 Develop basic footwork and pivoting on the courts.
 Play and begin to understand mini game and match situations.
Swimming
 Enter the water safely and with control. Move around the pool, walking, jumping,
running and to be able to use swimming aids and support.
 To develop water confidence.
 To be able to swim on and below the surface, showing confidence and enjoyment in
the water.
Term 2
PE and Movement and Short tennis
 Develop coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and stamina through warm up
and small games.
 Continue to develop different ways of travelling, balancing and climbing.
 Continue to develop hand eye coordination through small sided ball games and
striking skills leading to short tennis.
 Play and make up small-sided and modified competitive net, striking/fielding and
invasion games.
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Games
Hockey
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Develop the skills of dribbling, passing and trapping the ball under control.
 Introduce and develop shooting skills.
 Play and understand small sided games using basic tactics and positional play.
Tag rugby
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Develop passing and catching skills under control.
 Play and understand small sided games using basic tactics and positional play.
Swimming
Enter the water safely and with control.
 Move around the pool, walking, jumping, running and to be able to use swimming
aids and support.
 To develop water confidence. To be able to swim on and below the surface,
Showing confidence and enjoyment in the water.
 To be able to swim a short distance with and without aids.
Term 3
Kwik cricket
 Practise and continue to develop striking and fielding skills.
 Practise and develop different throwing and catching techniques.
 Under and over arm bowling skills.
 Continue to develop these skills to play simple games and develop awareness in
mini match and game situations.
 Continue to develop hand eye coordination through playing a range of different ball
games.
Games –
Kwik cricket/ rounders and tennis.
 Play striking, fielding and invasion type games.
 Continue to practise basic ball skills to develop hand eye coordination.
 Perform a range of rolling, throwing, striking, hitting, catching and gathering skills
with good control.
 Show a good awareness of others in running, chasing and avoiding games, making
simple decisions about when and where to run.
 Development of footwork on the court.
 Develop volley, forehand and backhand shots.
 Start to develop basic under and over arm serving.
 Learning and using the correct rules of each game.
Athletics
 Preparation for sports day. Athletics – Track events.
 Learn correct technique for sprinting, relays, mini javelins, mini-hurdles, obstacle
course, shuttle-run and throwing.
Swimming
 Move around the pool, walking, jumping, running and to be able to use swimming
aids and support.
 To develop water confidence. To move on and below the surface, showing
confidence and enjoyment in the water.
 To be able to swim distances with and without aids.
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Develop stroke technique, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.
Continue to develop basic survival skills.
Extension/support materials
 Mini tournaments and festivals. Allow and promote sportsmanship through
competitive games against classmates and other schools.
 Sports day. – Learn and experience how to win, how to lose, celebrate the success
of others. Working together, encouraging and showing respect for others.
Year 3
Lesson Allocation:
Year 3 have two timetabled lessons of Physical Education per week and one swimming
lesson. One will be gymnastics or basketball and the other will be a games lesson at the
fields including one or more of the following: football, basketball, netball, hockey, tag rugby,
Kwik cricket, tennis and athletics.
Schemes of work used/ textbooks/resources:
Although teachers will use a variety of resources, games and activities to teach the skills
that are required to be taught in the National Curriculum, we aim to teach an enhanced
curriculum which is based around the National Curriculum.
The children learn and begin to understand that there are rules and directions in sport that
everyone must adhere to. To promote fair play, how to win, lose or draw.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate.
Promoting admiration for other cultures through competitive sport. Celebrate success of
teams in world cups, Olympics etc.
Allowing and promoting understanding for the faiths of individuals in sport. Make provision
for those that may be fasting whilst participating in sport.
Throughout the year we use a variety of equipment to supplement what is taught in our
lessons. Resources include: Tennis balls, large balls, basketballs, footballs, rugby balls,
hockey sticks, hockey balls, cricket bats and balls, tee-ball bats and balls, rounders bats,
hoops, hurdles, foam javelins, floats and pool weights.
.
Teaching methods/Assessment:
Teachers will provide a flexible and safe environment to accommodate the different abilities
of the children. It is possible that there is a variety of abilities in every class, so different
learning activities will have to be undertaken to provide for these abilities. The teacher will
build on from the assessments that had been conducted in previous years. Teachers will
complete regular observations and an assessment grid at the completion of each term to
obtain an accurate level of the specific child’s ability. In swimming each child’s progress will
be tested against the appropriate ASA year group objectives at the mid-point and end of
their classes swimming programme.
Written work:
There is no written work in this subject.
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Homework:
There will be no homework for this subject.
Topics/Skills:
It is intended that the work set out below should be covered in the designated terms,
however, the Director of Sport will use discretion should there be a need to extend or
condense the time frame.
Term 1
Basketball and Gymnastics






Learn and develop the skills required for basketball. Play small sided games.
Explore body movements and balancing stances.
Continue to practise and perform different ways of jumping, rolling, travelling
balancing and climbing.
Use the wall bars and ropes for climbing to develop upper body strength and
balance.
Create and perform short linked sequences that show a clear beginning, middle and
end and have contrasts in direction, level and speed.
Perform individual and group routines.
Games
Football
 Continue to develop ball skills with a main focus on control and correct technique.
 Extend skills of dribbling and passing.
 Refine skills of trapping and passing on the move
 Development of skills of throwing in & heading.
 Refine skills of shooting with control.
 Continue to develop team work.
 Play and understand game and match situations using basic tactics and positional
play.
Basketball/Netball
 Continue to develop ball handling skills with a main focus on control and correct
technique.
 Passing – bounce, chest and overhead pass.
 Extend and refine dribbling, passing and catching skills.
 Introduce and develop basic shooting skills.
 Develop basic footwork and pivoting on the courts.
 Play and understand game and match situations using basic tactics and positional
play.
 Play and understand match and game situations and apply basic principles for
attacking and defending.
Swimming
 Enter the water safely and with control.
 Move around the pool, walking, jumping, running and to be able to use swimming
aids and support.
 To improve stroke technique of front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.
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To develop water confidence. To be able to swim on and below the surface,
Showing confidence and enjoyment in the water.
Term 2
Gymnastics/Short tennis
 Develop coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and stamina through warm up
and small games.
 Continue to develop different ways of travelling, balancing and climbing.
 Play and make up small-sided and modified competitive net, striking/fielding and
invasion games.
 Continue to develop hand eye coordination skills through practising more advanced
ball skills.
 Practise the skills required for short tennis. Play small sided games and matches.

Games
Hockey
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Develop the skills of dribbling, passing and trapping the ball under control.
 Introduce and develop shooting skills.
 Play and understand match and game situations and apply basic principles for
attacking and defending.
Tag rugby
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Develop passing and catching skills under control.
 Begin to pass to the player who is behind them.
 Play and understand small sided games using basic tactics and positional play.
Swimming
 Enter the water safely and with control.
 Move around the pool, walking, jumping, running and to be able to use swimming
aids and support.
 To develop water confidence. To move on and below the surface, showing
confidence and enjoyment in the water.
 To be able to swim distances with and without aids.
 Develop stroke technique, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.
Term 3
Kwik cricket
 Refine striking and fielding skills.
 Practise and develop different throwing and catching techniques.
 Under and over arm bowling skills.
 Continue to develop these skills to play simply games and develop awareness in
match situations.
Games –
Kwik cricket/ Rounders and tennis.
 Play striking and fielding, invasion type games.
 Perform a range of rolling, throwing, striking, hitting, catching and gathering skills
with good control.
 Show a good awareness of others in running, chasing and avoiding games, making
simple decisions about when and where to run.
 Development of footwork on the court.
 Develop volley, forehand and backhand shots.
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Practise under and over arm serving.
Learning and using the correct rules of each game.
Identify and begin using strategies in games.
Athletics
 Preparation for sports day. Athletics – Track and field events.
 Reinforce correct technique for sprinting, long distance and relays.
 Practise javelin and cricket ball throws with correct technique.
 Practise high jump and long jump with correct technique.
Swimming
 Move around the pool, walking, jumping, running and to be able to use swimming
aids and support.
 To develop water confidence. To move on and below the surface, showing
confidence and enjoyment in the water.
 To be able to swim distances with and without aids.
 Develop stroke technique, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.
 Introduce racing dive starts.
 Introduce butterfly.
 Learn basic survival skills.
Extension/support materials
 Tournaments, matches and fixtures - Promote sportsmanship through competitive
games against classmates and other schools.
 Sports day. – Learn and experience how to win, lose, and celebrate the success of
others. Working together, encouraging and showing respect for others.
 Promote mutual respect for each other while playing regardless of gender, race
specialised needs.
 Extra early morning and lunch time sessions may be required to prepare for fixtures
matches and sports events.
Year 4
Lesson Allocation:
Year 4 have two timetabled lessons of Physical Education per week and one swimming
lesson. One of them will be gymnastics or basketball and the other will be a games lesson
at the sports field including one or more of the following: football, basketball, netball,
hockey, Tag rugby, cricket, tennis and athletics.
Schemes of work used/ textbooks/resources:
Although teachers will use a variety of resources, games and activities to teach the skills
that are required to be taught in the National Curriculum, we aim to teach an enhanced
curriculum which is based around the National Curriculum.
The children learn and begin to understand that there are rules and directions in sport that
everyone must adhere to. To promote fair play, how to win, lose or draw.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate.
Promoting admiration for other cultures through competitive sport. Celebrate success of
teams in world cups, Olympics etc.
Allowing and promoting understanding for the faiths of individuals in sport. Make provision
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for those that may be fasting whilst participating in sport.
Throughout the year we use a variety of equipment to supplement what is taught in our
lessons. Resources include: Tennis balls, large balls, basketballs, footballs, rugby balls,
hockey sticks, hockey balls, cricket bats and balls, tee-ball bats and balls, rounders bats,
hoops, hurdles, foam javelins, floats and pool weights.
Teaching methods/Assessments:
Teachers will provide a flexible and safe environment to accommodate the different abilities
of the children. It is possible that there is a variety of abilities in every class, so different
learning activities will have to be undertaken to provide for these abilities. The teacher will
build on from the assessments that had been conducted in previous years. Teachers will
complete regular observations and an assessment grid at the completion of each term to
obtain an accurate level of the specific child’s ability. In swimming each child’s progress will
be tested against the appropriate ASA year group objectives at the mid-point and end of
their classes swimming programme.
Written work:
There is no written work in this subject.
Homework:
There will be no homework for this subject.
Topics/Skills:
It is intended that the work set out below should be covered in the designated terms,
however, the Director of Sport will use discretion should there be a need to extend or
condense the time frame.
Term 1
Basketball / Gymnastics
 Develop the skills required for basketball. Begin to play more competitive games
and matches.
 Explore body movements and balancing stances.
 Continue to practise and perform different ways of jumping, rolling, travelling
balancing and climbing.
 Use the wall bars and ropes for climbing to develop upper body strength and
balance.
 Create and perform short linked sequences that show a clear beginning, middle and
end and have contrasts in direction, level and speed.
 Perform individual and group routines to each other and the rest of the class.
Games
Football
 Continue to develop ball skills with a main focus on control and correct technique.
 Extend skills of dribbling and passing.
 Refine skills of trapping and passing on the move using correct technique.
 Continue to development of skills of throw ons & heading the ball.
 Refine skills of shooting with control. Strike the ball towards the goal to score.
 Intercept the ball with consistency and control.
 Continue to develop team work.
 Play and understand game and match situations using tactics and positional play.
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
Move in different scenarios.
Basketball/Netball
 Revise the skills of bouncing, catching, dribbling and shooting.
 Passing – bounce, chest and overhead pass.
 Practice bouncing, catching, dribbling and shooting with correct control and good
technique.
 Develop basic footwork and pivoting in some pressured situations.
 Practice marking your opponent using correct technique.
 Practise the correct rules of the game.
 Play and understand game and match situations using tactics and positional play.
.
Swimming
 Swim on front and back over a distance using good control and correct technique.
 Control of breathing and are comfortable on the surface and under water swimming
fluently and with control.
 Swim with good technique in front crawl, back stroke and breast stroke.
 To be able to demonstrate a basic butterfly stroke.
 To be confident in deep water.
 Use survival techniques, including floating, sculling, treading water and surface
diving.
Term 2
Gymnastics / Short tennis
 Develop coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and stamina through warm up
and small games.
 Continue to develop different ways of travelling, balancing and climbing.
 Development of routines designed in the previous term.
 Continue to develop hand eye coordination skills through practising more advanced
ball skills.
 Practise the skills required for short tennis. Play small sided games and matches.
 Play and make up small-sided and modified competitive net, striking/fielding and
invasion games.
Games
Hockey
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Practise passing and trapping the ball using correct technique.
 Strike a ball towards the goal to score,
 Practise dribbling the ball using correct technique and good control.
 Practise the rules of the game in competitive match and game situations.
Tag rugby
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Practise passing and catching the ball using correct technique.
 Practise running towards the goal line and passing to the player who is behind them.
 Practise playing the ball using correct technique.
 Practise the rules of the game in small match and game situations.
Swimming
 Swim 3 different strokes over a distance using good control and correct technique.
 Control of breathing and are comfortable on the surface and under water swimming
fluently and with control.
 To be confident in deep water.
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
Use survival techniques, including floating, sculling, treading water and surface
diving.
Practise racing dives, starts and finishes.
Term 3
Kwik cricket
 Refine striking and fielding skills.
 Practise and develop different throwing and catching techniques.
 Strike the ball with intent and increasing consistency and control.
 Intercept and stop the ball with consistency.
 Return the ball quickly and accuracy.
 Bowl with increased accuracy.
 Continue to develop these skills to play games and matches and to develop
awareness in match situations.
Games
Kwik cricket / Rounders and Tennis.
 Perform a range of rolling, throwing, striking, hitting, catching and gathering skills
with good control.
 Use a range of technique when throwing and catching.
 Change of direction and speed when fielding the ball.
 Showing consistency and control of movements in games.
 Bat effectively, using correct technique.
 Field and throw with increased accuracy and control.
 Develop footwork on the court.
 Practise volley, forehand and backhand shots.
 Develop over arm serves.
 Develop game strategies.
Athletics
 Preparation for sports day. Athletics – track and field events.
 Reinforce correct technique for sprinting, long distance and relays.
 Practise javelin and cricket ball throws with correct technique.
 Throw with increasing accuracy and control.
 Practise high jump and long jump with correct technique.
Swimming
 Swim on front and back over a distance using good control and correct technique.
 Control of breathing and are comfortable on the surface and under water swimming
fluently and with control.
 To be confident in deep water.
 Use survival techniques, including floating, sculling, treading water and surface
diving.
 Practise racing dives, starts and finishes.
 Introduce basic turns.
Extension/support materials
 Tournaments, matches and fixtures - Promote sportsmanship through competitive
games against classmates and other schools.
 Sports day. – Learn and experience how to win, lose, and celebrate the success of
others. Working together, encouraging and showing respect for others.
 Promote mutual respect for each other while playing regardless of gender, race
specialised needs..
 Extra early morning and lunch time sessions may be required to prepare for fixtures
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matches and sports events.
Year 5
Lesson Allocation:
Year 5 have two timetabled lessons of Physical Education per week and a swimming
lesson per week up until the February half term. One of these lessons will be
gymnastics or basketball and the other will be a games lesson at the fields including one or
more of the following: football, basketball, netball, hockey, tag rugby, cricket, tennis
and athletics.
Schemes of work used/ textbooks/resources:
Although teachers will use a variety of resources, games and activities to teach the
skills that are required to be taught in the National Curriculum, we aim to teach
and enhanced curriculum which is based around the National Curriculum.
The children learn and begin to understand that there are rules and directions in sport that
everyone must adhere to. To promote fair play, how to win, lose or draw.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate.
Promoting admiration for other cultures through competitive sport. Celebrate success of
teams in world cups, Olympics etc.
Allowing and promoting understanding for the faiths of individuals in sport. Make provision
for those that may be fasting whilst participating in sport.
Throughout the year we use a variety of equipment to supplement what is taught in
our lessons. Resources include: Tennis balls, basketballs, netballs, badminton
rackets, footballs, rugby balls, hockey sticks, hockey balls, cricket bats and balls,
tee-ball bats and balls, rounders bats, hoops, hurdles, foam javelins, floats and pool
weights.
.
Teaching methods/Assessments:
Teachers will provide a flexible and safe environment to accommodate the different
abilities of the children. It is possible that there is a variety of abilities in every class, so
different learning activities will have to be undertaken to provide for these abilities. The
teacher will build on from the assessments that had been conducted in previous years.
Teachers will complete regular observations and an assessment grid at the completion of
each term to obtain an accurate level of the specific child’s ability. In swimming each
child’s progress will be tested against the appropriate ASA year group objectives at the
mid-point and end of their classes swimming programme.
Written work:
There is no written work in this subject.
Homework:
There will be no homework for this subject.
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Topics/Skills:
It is intended that the work set out below should be covered in the designated terms,
however, the Director of Sport will use discretion should there be a need to extend or
condense the time frame.
Term 1
Basketball / Gymnastics
 Continue to develop and practise the ball skills required for basketball. Play
competitive games and matches.
 Explore body movements and balancing stances.
 Continue to practise and perform different ways of jumping, rolling, travelling
balancing and climbing.
 Use the wall bars and ropes for climbing to develop upper body strength and
balance.
 Work individually and in pairs to develop coordination, balance, flexibility, strength
and stamina.
 Create and perform linked sequences that show a clear beginning, middle and end
and have contrasts in direction, level and speed.
 Perform individual and group routines to each other and the rest of the class.
Games
Football
 Continue to develop ball skills with a main focus on control and correct technique.
 Extend skills of dribbling and passing.
 Refine skills of trapping and passing on the move using correct technique.
 Continue to development throw ons & heading the ball demonstrating good control.
 Refine skills of shooting with control. Strike the ball towards the goal to score.
 Intercept the ball with consistency and control.
 Begin developing increased speed and accuracy.
 Continue to develop team work.
 Play and understand game and match situations using tactics and positional play.
 Move in different scenarios.
Basketball/Netball
 Revise the skills of bouncing, catching, dribbling and shooting.
 Practise passing and catching the ball using correct technique.
 Practise defending and marking your opponent using correct technique.
 Practise moving towards the post and passing to players.
 Develop footwork and pivoting in pressured situations.
 Practice bouncing, catching, dribbling and shooting with correct control and good
technique.
 Practise the correct rules of the game.
 Play and understand game and match situations using tactics and positional play.
Swimming
 Swim on front and back over a distance using good control and correct technique.
 Control of breathing and are comfortable on the surface and under water swimming
fluently and with control.
 Swim fluently and with control when swimming front crawl, back stroke and breast
stroke. Be able to demonstrate a butterfly stroke.
 To be confident in deep water.
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


Use survival techniques, including floating, sculling, treading water and surface
diving.
Recap on how to dive, racing dives, starts and finishes.
Work on starts and turns.
Term 2
Gymnastics / Short tennis
 Develop coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and stamina through warm up
and small games.
 Continue to develop different ways of travelling, balancing and climbing.
Development of routines designed in the previous term.
 Continue to develop hand eye coordination skills through practising more advanced
ball skills.
 Continue to practise and develop the skills required for short tennis. Play
competitive doubles and singles matches.

Games
Hockey
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Develop passing, receiving and dribbling the ball, keeping control and possession
with increased consistency.
 Strike a ball towards the goal to score,
 Practise dribbling the ball using correct technique and good control.
 Practise the rules of the game in competitive match and game situations.
Tag rugby
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Practise passing and catching the ball using correct technique.
 Practise running towards the goal line and passing to the player who is behind them.
 Practise playing the ball using correct technique.
 Practise the rules of the game in competitive match and game situations.
Swimming (up until February half term only)
 Swim with confidence and good technique using 3 good stroke.
 Control of breathing and are comfortable on the surface and under water swimming
fluently and with control.
 To be confident in deep water.
 Use survival techniques, including floating, sculling, treading water and surface
diving.
 Practise racing dives, starts and finishes.
Term 3
Kwik cricket
 Refine striking and fielding skills.
 Practise and develop different throwing and catching techniques.
 Strike the ball with intent and increasing consistency and control.
 Intercept and stop the ball with consistency.
 Return the ball quickly and accuracy.
 Bowl with increased accuracy.
 Continue to develop these skills to play games and matches and to develop
awareness in match situations.
Games
Kwik cricket / Rounders and Tennis.
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.










Perform a range of rolling, throwing, striking, hitting, catching and gathering skills
with good control.
Use a range of technique when throwing and catching.
Change of direction and speed when fielding the ball.
Showing consistency and control of movements in games.
Bat effectively, using correct technique.
Field and throw with increased accuracy and control.
Develop footwork on the court.
Practise volley, forehand and backhand shots.
Practise and develop accuracy of the serve.
Develop game strategies.
Athletics
 Preparation for sports day. Athletics – Track and field events.
 Reinforce correct technique for sprinting, long distance and relays.
 Practise javelin and cricket ball throws with correct technique.
 Throw with increasing accuracy and control.
 Practise high jump and long jump with correct technique.
Extension/support materials
 Tournaments, matches and fixtures - Promote sportsmanship through competitive
games against classmates and other schools.
 Sports day. – Learn and experience how to win, lose, and celebrate the success of
others. Working together, encouraging and showing respect for others.
 Promote mutual respect for each other while playing regardless of gender, race
specialised needs.
 Extra early morning and lunch time sessions may be required to prepare for fixtures
matches and sports events.
 Vote for Sports and house captains.
Year 6
Lesson Allocation:
Year 6 have two timetabled lessons of Physical Education per week one swimming lesson
after the February half term. One will be gymnastics or basketball and the other will be a
games lesson at the sports field including one or more of the following: football, basketball,
netball, hockey, Tag rugby, cricket, rounders, tennis and athletics.
Schemes of work used/ textbooks/resources:
Although teachers will use a variety of resources, games and activities to teach the skills
that are required to be taught in the National Curriculum, we aim to teach an enhanced
curriculum which is based around the National Curriculum.
The children learn and begin to understand that there are rules and directions in sport that
everyone must adhere to. To promote fair play, how to win, lose or draw.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate.
Promoting admiration for other cultures through competitive sport. Celebrate success of
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teams in world cups, Olympics etc.
Allowing and promoting understanding for the faiths of individuals in sport. Make provision
for those that may be fasting whilst participating in sport.
Throughout the year we use a variety of equipment to supplement what is taught in our
lessons. Resources include: Tennis balls, basketballs, netballs, badminton rackets,
footballs, rugby balls, hockey sticks, hockey balls, cricket bats and balls, tee-ball bats and
balls, rounders, bats, hoops, hurdles, foam javelins, floats and pool weights.
Equal opportunities are promoted in all sports, providing the opportunity for all children to
participate.
Teaching methods:
Teachers will provide a flexible and safe environment to accommodate the different abilities
of the children. It is possible that there is a variety of abilities in every class, so different
learning activities will have to be undertaken to provide for these abilities. The teacher will
build on from the assessments that had been conducted in previous years. Teachers will
complete regular observations and an assessment grid at the completion of each term to
obtain an accurate level of the specific child’s ability. In swimming each child’s progress will
be tested against the appropriate ASA year group objectives at the mid-point and end of
their classes swimming programme.
Written work:
There is no written work in this subject.
Homework:
There is no homework in this subject.
Assessment:
There are no examinations in this subject.
Topics/Skills:
It is intended that the work set out below should be covered in the designated terms,
however, the Director of Sport will use discretion should there be a need to extend or
condense the time frame.
Term 1
Basketball / Gymnastics
 Continue to practise and develop the skills required for basketball. Play competitive
games and matches.
 Explore body movements and balancing stances.
 Continue to practise and perform different ways of jumping, rolling, travelling
balancing and climbing.
 Continue to use the wall bars and ropes for climbing to develop upper body strength
and balance.
 Work individually and in pairs to develop coordination, balance, flexibility, strength
and stamina.
 Create and perform fluent sequences both on the floor and apparatus that show a
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
clear beginning, middle and end and have contrasts in direction, level and speed.
Perform individual and group routines to each other and the rest of the class.
Games
Football
 Continue to develop ball skills with a main focus on good control and correct
technique.
 Extend skills of dribbling and passing.
 Refine skills of trapping and passing on the move using correct technique.
 Continue to development of skills of throw ons & heading the ball.
 Refine skills of shooting with control. Strike the ball towards the goal to score.
 Intercept the ball with consistency and control.
 Begin developing increased speed and accuracy.
 Develop the awareness of positional play and tactics.
 Continue to develop team work.
 Play and understand game and match situations using good tactics and positional
play.
 Move in different scenarios.
Basketball/Netball
 Revise the skills of bouncing, catching, dribbling and shooting with correct control
and good technique.
 Practise passing, chest pass, bounce pass, overhead and shoulder pass using
correct technique.
 Practise defending and marking your opponent using correct technique.
 Develop footwork on the court under pressure.
 Develop attacking and defensive game strategies.
 Practise the correct rules of the game.
 Play and understand game and match situations using tactics and positional play.
Term 2
Gymnastics / Short tennis
 Develop coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and stamina through warm up
and small games.
 Continue to develop different ways of travelling, balancing and climbing.
Development of routines designed and performed in the previous term.
 Continue to develop hand eye coordination skills through practising more advanced
ball skills.
 Continue to practise and develop the skills required for short tennis. Play
competitive doubles and singles matches.
Games
Hockey
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Develop passing, receiving and dribbling the ball, keeping control and possession
with increased consistency.
 Strike a ball towards the goal to score,
 Practise dribbling the ball using correct technique and good control.
 Work on attacking and defending strategies.
 Practise the rules of the game in competitive match and game situations.
Tag rugby/contact rugby
 Recap on safely and rules of the game.
 Practise passing and catching the ball using correct technique.
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




Practise running towards the goal line and passing to the player who is behind them.
Practise playing the ball using correct technique.
Begin developing increased speed and accuracy.
Work on attacking and defending strategies.
Practise the rules of the game in small match and game situations.
Swimming (after half term only)
 Swim on front and back over a distance using good control and correct technique.
 Swim fluently and with control when swimming front crawl, back stroke and breast
stroke. Be able to demonstrate the first stage of butterfly.
 Control of breathing and are comfortable on the surface and under water swimming
fluently and with control.
 To be confident in deep water.
 Use survival techniques, including floating, sculling, treading water and surface
diving.
 Practise racing dives, starts and finishes.
Term 3
Kwik cricket
 Refine striking and fielding skills.
 Practise and develop different throwing and catching techniques.
 Strike the ball with intent and increasing consistency and control.
 Intercept and stop the ball with consistency.
 Return the ball quickly and accuracy.
 Bowl over arm with increased accuracy and control
 Continue to develop these skills to play games and matches and to develop
awareness in match and game situations.
Games
Kwik Cricket / Rounder’s and tennis
 Perform a range of rolling, throwing, striking, hitting, catching and gathering skills
with good control.
 Use a range of technique when throwing and catching.
 Change of direction and speed when fielding the ball.
 Showing consistency and control of movements in games.
 Bat effectively, using correct technique.
 Field and throw with increased accuracy and control.
 Develop footwork on the court.
 Practise volley, forehand and backhand shots.
 Practise and develop accuracy of the serve.
 Develop game strategies.
Swimming
 Swim on front and back over a distance using good control and correct technique.
 Swim fluently and with control when swimming front crawl, back stroke and breast
stroke. Be able to demonstrate butterfly using increased control and technique.
 Control of breathing and are comfortable on the surface and under water swimming
fluently and with control.
 To be confident in deep water.
 Use survival techniques, including floating, sculling, treading water and surface
diving.
 Develop racing dives, starts, turns and finishes.
Athletics
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




Preparation for sports day. Track and field events.
Reinforce correct technique for sprinting, long distance and relays.
Practise javelin and cricket ball throws with correct technique.
Throw with increasing accuracy and control.
Practise high jump and long jump with correct technique.
Extension/support materials
 Tournaments, matches and fixtures - Promote sportsmanship through competitive
games against classmates and other schools.
 Sports day. – Learn and experience how to win, lose, and celebrate the success of
others. Working together, encouraging and showing respect for others.
 Promote mutual respect for each other while playing regardless of gender, race
specialised needs.
 Extra early morning and lunch time sessions may be required to prepare for fixtures,
matches and sports events.
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