Dance
The National Curriculum requires that pupils can perform dances using a range of movement patterns. Dance modules have been chosen to meet these requirements, build upon prior knowledge and to continually develop it.
Physical Education Curriculum
Gymnastics
The National Curriculum requires that pupils develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance. These gymnastics modules have been chosen to meet these requirements, build upon prior knowledge and continually develop.
Outdoor Games
The Outdoor Games curriculum has been designed to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum in a way that will educate, train and inspire our pupils to build upon their previous knowledge.
Year 3
Week 1
Dance – English Country Dancing/Bhangra Dancing
- To perform Circassian Circle
Vocabulary
- Honour
- Advance
- Retire
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop controlling the ball and dribbling under pressure
Vocabulary
- Control
- Space
- Back heel
- Defender
- Trapping
Week 2
Dance – English Country Dancing/Bhangra Dancing
- To walk in time with the music
Vocabulary
- Promenade
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop passing to a teammate
Vocabulary
- Inside foot
- Accuracy
- Placement
- Receive
- Stability
Week 3
Dance – English Country Dancing/Bhangra Dancing
- To perform Virginia Reel with control, co-ordination and a good sense of rhythm
Vocabulary
- Gallop
- Co-ordination
- Casting
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To choose when to pass and when to dribble
Vocabulary
- Decisions
- Awareness
- Control
- Change of direction
- Recipient
Week 4
Dance – English Country Dancing/Bhangra Dancing
- To remember a simple movement pattern
Vocabulary
- Movement
- Pattern control
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop striking the ball with the correct technique
Vocabulary
- Laces
- Power
- Shooting
- Target
- Goalkeeper
Week 5
Dance – English Country Dancing/Bhangra Dancing
- To move with control and a good sense of spatial awareness
Vocabulary
- Spatial awareness
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop attacking/defending as a team
Vocabulary
- Space
- Options
- Decisions
- Attack
- Midfielder
Week 6
Dance – English Country Dancing/Bhangra Dancing
- To perform with expression
Vocabulary
- Expression
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To be able to apply the rules and skills you have learnt to play in a football tournament
Vocabulary
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Striker
- Kick off
- Zone defend
Week 7
Dance – English Country Dancing/Bhangra Dancing
- To practice in performance area and practice the transitions
Vocabulary
- Performance
- Transition
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop passing and moving and play within the footwork rule
Vocabulary
- Chest pass
- Bounce pass
- Overhead pass
- Third of the court
- Footwork rule
Week 1
Dance – Bhangra/Body Management Routine
- To practice the transitions for the Bhangra dance
Vocabulary
- Transition
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop moving into space to help my teammates
Vocabulary
- Distribute
- Accuracy
- Balance
- Control
- Dodge
Week 2
Dance – Bhangra/Body Management Routine
- To use strong dynamics in the movements
Vocabulary
- Dynamics
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to shoot a netball using the correct technique and accuracy
Vocabulary
- Release
- Angles
- Goal shooter
- Goal keeper
- Goal attack
Week 3
Dance – Bhangra/Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate 5 single bounce skips
Vocabulary
- Body management
- Routine
- Taut
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop an understanding of netball rules and positions
Vocabulary
- Net
- Time
Week 4
Dance – Bhangra/Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate a tucked dish, dish with one leg out at a time, towards half lever and towards japana
Vocabulary
- Tucked dish
- Towards japana
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to use communication and team work effectivel
Vocabulary
- Distribute
- Accuracy
Week 5
Dance – Bhangra/Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate an arch and front support and lower to the ground
Vocabulary
- Arch
- Front support
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to follow the rules of netball in a game
Vocabulary
- Teamwork communication
- Footwork rule
- Competition
- Send and receive
Week 6
Dance – Bhangra/Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate splits and shoulder flexibility
Vocabulary
- Splits
- Shoulder
- Flexibility
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop sending the ball with a push pass with accuracy
Vocabulary
- Accuracy
- Decisions
Week 7
Dance – Bhangra/Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate a broad jump
- To be able to demonstrate the body management routine
Vocabulary
- Fluently
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to use the skills and tactics learnt to play in a competitive game
Vocabulary
- Positioning
- Communication
Week 1
Gymnastics – Vault
- To prepare for the vault
- To squat on to the bench with feet and knees together securely
Vocabulary
- Squat
- Balance
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training
- To be able to identify what is stamina and how it works
Vocabulary
- Endurance
- Stamina
- Athlete
- Exercise
- Consistency
Week 2
Gymnastics – Vault
- To dismount jumping in the stretch position
Vocabulary
- Dismount
- Stick
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training
- To be able to identify what is speed and how it can help me
Vocabulary
- Pace
- Speed
- Chasing
- Circuit training
- Drive
Week 3
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to link together each element fluently
Vocabulary
- Fluently
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training
- To be able to identify how to use reactions to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- React
- Sharp
Week 4
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to vault using the springboard and vaulting horse
Vocabulary
- Springboard
- Hurdle step
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training
- To be able to identify how to use agility to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- Change of direction
- Agility
Week 5
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to demonstrate the hurdle step on take-off and stick position on landing
Vocabulary
- Wall apparatus
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training
- To be able to identify how to use co-ordination to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- Resilience
- Determination
- Co-ordination
Week 6
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to link each element together fluently
Vocabulary
- Securely
- Control
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training
- To use the 5 areas of fitness to show improvement on my bleep test score
Vocabulary
- Cardiovascular
- Fitness
- Consistency
- Competition
- Endurance
Week 1
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To initially learn Circling
- To be able to perform Ropes
Vocabulary
- Clockwise
- Counter clockwise
Outdoor PE – Tennis
- To return a ball using a forehand groundstroke
Vocabulary
- Forehand
- Racquet face
- Grip
- Ready position
Week 2
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform Silkstream
- To be able to perform the Barber’s Pole
Vocabulary
- Spiral
Outdoor PE – Tennis
- To rally using forehand technique
Vocabulary
- Court
- Footwork
- Racquet
- Return
Week 3
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform the Barber’s Pole without prompts
Vocabulary
- Taut
Outdoor PE – Tennis
- To hit a ball with two-handed backhand
Vocabulary
- Backhand shot
- Bounce
- Follow through
Week 4
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To perform and video Barber’s Pole for the website
- To evaluate the performance
Vocabulary
- Focus
Outdoor PE – Tennis
- To know how to score in tennis games
Vocabulary
- Service box
- Set
- Match
- Love
- Sideline
Week 5
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform all dances learned this term: Ropes, Silkstream, Barber’s Pole
Vocabulary
- Concentration
Outdoor PE – Tennis
- To use different strokes in the same rally
Vocabulary
- Teamwork
- Underarm
- Stroke
Week 1
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 7 flag orienteering course
- To be able to complete the obstacle course – ropes
Vocabulary
- Key
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To develop your own and others sprinting technique
Vocabulary
- Acceleration
- Athletics
- Pumping action
- Balls of feet
- Sprint
Week 2
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 12 flag orienteering course
- To be able to complete the obstacle course – balance beam
Vocabulary
- Navigate
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To develop stamina and an understanding of speed and pace in relation to distance
Vocabulary
- Determination
- Perseverance
- Stamina
- Distance
Week 3
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 17 flag orienteering course
- To be able to complete the obstacle course – overhead ladders
Vocabulary
- Direction
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To develop technique when jumping for distance
Vocabulary
- Co-ordination
- Leap
- Power
- Resilience
- Jump
Week 4
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To participate in a star course
Vocabulary
- Teamwork
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To develop power and technique when throwing for distance
Vocabulary
- Power
- Distance
- Vortex howler
- Throw
- Sprint
Week 5
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 17 flag score course
- To be able to complete the obstacle course – tyres
Vocabulary
- Agility
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To use skills and techniques learnt so far to achieve my best scores
Vocabulary
- Co-operation
- Resilience
- Slalom
Week 6
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 17 flag score course
Vocabulary
- Direction
Week 7
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 17 flag score course
Vocabulary
- Leg
Week 1
Gymnastics – Rolling
- To be able to demonstrate a log and shoulder roll
Vocabulary
- Stretch
- Tuck
Week 2
Gymnastics – Rolling
- To be able to demonstrate a teddy bear roll
Vocabulary
- Straddle
Week 3
Gymnastics – Rolling
- To be able to demonstrate a forward roll
Vocabulary
- Smoothly
Week 4
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Rounders
- To be able to throw and catch the ball
Vocabulary
- Rounder
- Fielder
- Fielding
- Underarm
Week 5
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Rounders
- To be able to bat a ball and use a bat safely
Vocabulary
- Bat
- Batting square
- Strike
- Whipping action
Week 6
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Rounders
- To bowl a ball towards a target accurately
Vocabulary
- Ball
- Batting square
Week 7
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Rounders
- To be able to make decisions about where and when to send a ball to stump a batter out
Vocabulary
- Player
English Country Dance
Year 3 starts with English Country dancing. This acts as reinforcement of the simple movement patterns learnt in KS1. Pupils perform Circassian Circle with control and co-ordination. They are expected to walk in time with the music, should be able to clap on the beat and show a good sense of rhythm. This dance style builds self-confidence and social skills; reduces stress and provides an overall sense of well-being.
ISTD Modern Warm Up
The ISTD modern warm up provides vibrant, energetic and fun exercises developing the pupils. It teaches correct posture and develops range of movement within the dancers’ natural capabilities. It builds a sound technique and promotes understanding of use of dance terminology.
Bhangra Dance
Pupils then progress to learning Bhangra dancing related to their Diwali topic, which culminates in a performance at the Diwali Assembly. Pupils are taught to count and remember a simple movement pattern, move with control and a good sense of spatial awareness. The pupils should try to use strong dynamics in their actions and are encouraged to perform with expression. Elevating the heart rate increases stamina and builds endurance.
Maypole Dance
Maypole dancing is an excellent introduction to British values and dance history. Pupils are initially taught circling then Ropes; as an introduction to basic techniques. They then progress to Silkstream which is the same dance but with everyone moving at once. They learn the Barber’s Pole as a development from circling. Expectations are that pupils are able to remember which colour ribbon they are holding and to remember their place in the circle. Pupils learn clockwise and anti-clockwise directions and should be able to travel in time with the music.
Rolls
Year 3 starts with the rolling module and pupils learn to rotate and roll on different body parts and in different directions. They use different sizes and speeds. Pencil rolls are stretched with arms above the head, rotating smoothly. Shoulder rolls have knees tucked up to the chest. Teddy bear rolls are demonstrated in the straddle position. This introduces them to the three basic positions in gymnastics. Pupils are guided continuously to understand how to move into and from a range of skills with control and accuracy. They are taught the importance of warming up and cooling down after exercise. They are taught to use space safely.
Body Management
The Body Management sequence focuses on joining strength training and flexibility skills together showing fluency of movement and demonstrating good technique. It is important to learn how to control the muscles in the body and to learn these basic shapes. Pupils focus on developing co-ordination in skipping. A tucked dish builds up core stability and we extend one leg out at a time in preparation for the dish shape. Towards half lever promotes upper body strength and towards japana facilitates flexibility.
Vault
Preparation for the vault is introduced on the bench. Pupils are taught to squat on to the bench securely taking their body weight on their arms. They learn to balance independently. They build on their prior knowledge from KS1 travelling along the bench in various ways and jumping off in the stretch position. They learn to demonstrate a ‘stick’ landing on the mat. Health and safety elements are emphasised when pupils are introduced to the wall bars and apparatus. They are used for climbing and for co-ordination skills.
Ball Games
Previously in Year 2 pupils focus on rolling, bouncing and passing with a larger ball and to score through a target. Work is done individually, in pairs and 2v2 small side games. Year 3 begins with the development of early netball and football skills, with the use of size 4 balls. In netball pupils are taught to land, balance and catch, in football to pass a football under control, with accuracy, and on receipt, trapped and protected. Hockey is focussed with a repetitive safety element with the hockey stick to be lifted no higher than the knee. Also pupils are taught to hold the stick correctly enabling the player to dribble, push and pass the ball in a straight line.
Racket Sports
For racket sports, badminton and tennis, this involves the management of the weight of the racket and keeping control of the shuttlecock and the tennis ball, making a connection with the object used and the racket. Learning to know when, why and how do we hit the object.
Athletics
Athletics is based on developing an upright running styles, simple body movements, pace, speed and breath control. Throwing techniques are broken down in order to link together and perform with rhythm.
Cricket/Rounders
Development of early striking and fielding skills involves being balanced with improving hand eye co-ordination and motor skills. Pupils in kwik cricket and rounders are taught to be able to bowl underarm and field throwing overarm, whilst making ball contact with a bat and with timing.
Autumn 1
- English country dancing
- Bhangra Dancing
- Netball/football
Autumn 2
- Bhangra dancing/gymnastics
- Football/hockey
Spring 1
- Indoor athletics
- Circuit training
Spring 2
- Maypole dancing
- Badminton/tennis
Summer 1
- Athletics
Summer 2
- BGA Body Management Sequence Key Step 2 gymnastics
- Cricket/rounders
Year 4
Week 1
Gymnastics – Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate 5 single bounce skips
Vocabulary
- Even rhythm
- Tension
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop controlling the ball whilst dribbling
Vocabulary
- Control
- Dribble
Week 2
Gymnastics – Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate a tucked dish and dish with one leg out at a time
Vocabulary
- Tucked dish
- Balance
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop changing direction and speed when dribbling
Vocabulary
- Control
- Balance
- Cryuff
Week 3
Gymnastics – Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate towards half lever and japana
Vocabulary
- Towards half lever
- Towards japana
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop the correct passing technique
Vocabulary
- Inside foot
- Pass
- Vision
Week 4
Gymnastics – Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate an arch and front support
Vocabulary
- Arch
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To be able choose when to pass and when to dribble
Vocabulary
- Decision making
Week 5
Gymnastics – Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate the splits
Vocabulary
- Splits
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop striking the ball with accuracy and power
Vocabulary
- Laces
- Power
- Accuracy
Week 6
Gymnastics – Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate shoulder flexibility
Vocabulary
- Shoulder
- Flexibility
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To be able to apply the rules and tactics you have learnt to play in a football tournament
Vocabulary
- Teamwork
- Communication
Week 7
Gymnastics – Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate a broad jump
Vocabulary
- Broad jump
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop passing the ball in netball
- To be able to use the correct footwork
Vocabulary
- Pivot
- Landing
Week 8
Gymnastics – Body Management Routine
- To be able to demonstrate the body management routine
Vocabulary
- Fluently
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To understand spacial awareness and how this can affect my teammates
Vocabulary
- Witch hat
- Accuracy
Week 1
Dance – Ballet – Rainforest Dance
- To be able to demonstrate ballet exercises in the centre
Vocabulary
- Plie
- Tendus
- Turn out
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to shoot a netball using the correct technique and accuracy
Vocabulary
- Chest pass
- Bounce pass
- Overhead pass
Week 2
Dance – Ballet – Rainforest Dance
- To be able to count movements to music
Vocabulary
- Elevation
- Demi pointe
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop an understanding of netball rules and positions
Vocabulary
- Net
- Time
Week 3
Dance – Ballet – Rainforest Dance
- To be able to demonstrate gallops to the side
Vocabulary
- Gallop
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to use communication and team work effectively
Vocabulary
- Distribute
- Accuracy
Week 4
Dance – Ballet – Rainforest Dance
- To be able to demonstrate the six positions of the arms
Vocabulary
- Port de bras
- Alignment
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to use the skills I have learnt to play in a netball tournament
Vocabulary
- Teamwork
- Communication
Week 5
Dance – Ballet – Rainforest Dance
- To explore, improvise and combine movement ideas fluently
Vocabulary
- Improvise
- Fluently
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop sending the ball with a push pass with accuracy
Vocabulary
- Accuracy
- Decisions
Week 6
Dance – Ballet – Rainforest Dance
- To create and structure a motif
Vocabulary
- Motif
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop receiving the ball and shooting with the correct technique and accuracy
Vocabulary
- Power
- Accuracy
Week 7
Dance – Ballet – Rainforest Dance
- To be able to perform the dance with expression
Vocabulary
- Intention
- Expression
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to use the skills and tactics learnt to play in a competitive game
Vocabulary
- Positioning
- Communication
Week 1
Gymnastics
- To recap preparation for the vault
Vocabulary
- Stretch position
Outdoor PE – Athletics, Circuit Training, Fitness
- To be able to use stamina to get my best score on the bleep test
Vocabulary
- Endurance
- Stamina
Week 2
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate the vault using the springboard and vaulting horse
- To be able to run up to the springboard with speed
Vocabulary
- Squat on
Outdoor PE – Athletics, Circuit Training, Fitness
- To use speed to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- Pace
- Speed
Week 3
Gymnastics
- To be able to vault using the hurdle step from the springboard
Vocabulary
- Hurdle step
Outdoor PE – Athletics, Circuit Training, Fitness
- To be able to use reactions to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- React
- Sharp
Week 4
Gymnastics
- To be able to use the wall apparatus and vault sensibly, safely and with good control
Vocabulary
- Securely
Outdoor PE – Athletics, Circuit Training, Fitness
- To be able to use agility to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- Change of direction
Week 5
Gymnastics
- To be able to join each component together smoothly
Vocabulary
- Component
Outdoor PE – Athletics, Circuit training, Fitness
- To be able to identify how to use co-ordination to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- Resilience
- Determination
Week 6
Gymnastics
- To be able to join each component together smoothly to demonstrate the vault fluently, securely and safely
Vocabulary
- Smoothly
Outdoor PE – Athletics, Circuit Training, Fitness
- To use the 5 areas of fitness to show improvement on my bleep test score
Vocabulary
- Cardiovascular
- Fitness
- Consistency
Week 1
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to control the ribbon using good tension performing Ropes and Silkstream
Vocabulary
- Tension
Outdoor PE – Net & Wall – Tennis
- To be able to demonstrate the forehand shot with the correct technique
Vocabulary
- Forehand
- Placement
Week 2
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform Chrysanthemum
Vocabulary
- Taut
Outdoor PE – Net & Wall – Tennis
- To develop returning a ball using a forehand groundstroke
Vocabulary
- Racquet face
- Accuracy
Week 3
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To perform and video Chrysanthemum for the website
Vocabulary
- Tempo
Outdoor PE – Net & Wall – Tennis
- To demonstrate two handed backhand with accuracy
Vocabulary
- Ready position
- Power
Week 4
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform Silkstream with a good sense of rhythm
Vocabulary
- Unwind
Outdoor PE – Net & Wall – Tennis
- To learn how to score/outsmart my opponent
Vocabulary
- Placement
- Decision making
Week 5
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To perform Silkstream, Barber’s Pole and Chrysanthemum
Vocabulary
- Balance
Outdoor PE – Net & Wall – Tennis
- To work collaboratively with a partner and compete against others
Vocabulary
- Teamwork
- Encouragement
- Communication
Week 1
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 10 flag orienteering course
Vocabulary
- Orienteering map
- Control card
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To develop your own and others sprinting technique
Vocabulary
- Balls of feet
- Evaluation
Week 2
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 15 flag course
Vocabulary
- Control punch
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To develop stamina and an understanding of speed and pace in relation to distance
Vocabulary
- Determination
- Perseverance
Week 3
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 20 flag course
Vocabulary
- Leg
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To demonstrate the correct technique when jumping for distance
Vocabulary
- Co-ordination
- Leap
Week 4
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a star course
Vocabulary
- Control flag
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To develop power and technique when throwing for distance
Vocabulary
- Power
- Distance
Week 5
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 20 flag score course
Vocabulary
- Score course
- Point feature
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To use skills and techniques learnt so far to achieve my best scores
Vocabulary
- Resilience
- Co-operation
Week 6
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 10 flag orienteering course
Vocabulary
- Orienteering map
- Control card
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Sports Day Practice
- To develop your own and others sprinting technique
Vocabulary
- Balls of feet
- Evaluation
Week 1
Gymnastics – Rolling
- To be able to demonstrate a forward roll
Vocabulary
- Tuck
- Pike
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Cricket
- Sports Day
Week 2
Gymnastics – Rolling
- To be able to demonstrate a backward roll
Vocabulary
- Squat
- Rotate
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Cricket
- Bleep Test
Week 3
Gymnastics – Rolling
- To be able to demonstrate forward and backward rolls
Vocabulary
- Fluently
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Cricket
- To use correct decision making to be an effective fielder
Vocabulary
- Power
- Placement
Week 4
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Rounders
- To be able to bowl accurately and straight from square to square
Vocabulary
- Bowling square
- Batting square
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Cricket
- To demonstrate the correct batting technique with accuracy
Vocabulary
- Over
- Spin
Week 5
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Rounders
- To develop batting technique
Vocabulary
- Distance
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Cricket
- To develop overarm bowling technique with accuracy
Vocabulary
- Overarm
- Bowler
Week 6
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Rounders
- To be able to throw the ball to the fielder at the oncoming post
Vocabulary
- Field
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Cricket
- To use the skills learnt to be a successful batter
Vocabulary
- Batter
- Teamwork
Week 7
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Rounders
- To be able to play under conditioned rules
Vocabulary
- Umpire
Outdoor PE – Striking & Fielding/Cricket
- To use the skills learnt to be a successful fielder
Vocabulary
- Collaboration
- Determination
Ballet
In the first term of Year 4 pupils learn ballet; promoting agility, boosting concentration and developing an understanding of music and rhythm. They learn the five positions of the feet and arm positions, various exercises, steps taken around the room, and steps of elevation which develop the strength of their major leg muscles by jumping. Focus is on the music section, being able to count movements to music and clapping and counting various time signatures. Pupils are taught to understand the meaning of the French vocabulary used for the steps and should be able to evaluate and improve on their performance.
Rainforest Dance
Next the pupils perform the Rainforest dance which is linked to their topic. They explore, improvise, and combine movement ideas fluently and effectively independently. They reinforce counting movements to music and create and structure a motif within their own group. Higher ability pupils can choreograph independently. They are all encouraged to share their ideas with their partner, within a small group and also with the whole class. The aim is to understand and demonstrate the intention of the dance.
Maypole Dance
In Year 4 maypole dancing progresses to performing Chrysanthemum. This dance practices changing the speed, direction and level whilst further developing balance and control of the body.
Rolls
In year 4 pupils progress to forward and backward rolls. They are taught to know the sequence of movements leading to completing the full skill and can link a number of variations in beginning positions, the roll itself and finishing positions. Pupils can observe and describe movements of others using appropriate language. The focus in the Body Management sequence is on key skills such as an arch and front support. We learn how to control an arch in preparation for many skills as we progress. The half lever is a fundamental gymnastics strength hold that develops the core and upper-body muscle strength. We learn the basic split position which improves flexibility and the range of movement in the joints and we learn shoulder flexibility in preparation for the bridge.
Vault
Vaulting in year 4 progresses to using a vaulting box lengthways. Pupils prepare by practicing squatting on to the bench, balancing on the beam and executing a ‘stick’ landing from the springboard. They then learn to approach the springboard with speed and execute the hurdle step on take-off landing on the vaulting box. They travel along the vault and perform a stretch jump onto the crash mat. They should be able to start to begin to join each component together fluently to demonstrate the vault smoothly, securely and safely. Pupils continue to use the wall bars and apparatus safely. They continue to develop upper body strength and co-ordination skills.
Racket Sports
Racket sports progress with the development of using a variation of serves, ground strokes and returns and finishing with a clean shot.
Netball and Football
Year 4 netball and football progress with the ability of pupils knowing when to use a variety of different passes using the flight and weight of the ball. The work rate in hockey concentrates on keeping possession whilst under pressure, and using quick reactions to use transitions from attack to defence.
Athletics
Progression in athletics is the coaching of increased stamina and endurance levels when running over the longer distance and keeping to an even pace, and having the power to finish in the latter stages with speed. The focus on sprinting is to learn how to accelerate and put the body over the line.
Ball Games
Striking and fielding games are coached with the “where to” approach, where the ball should be placed, at a distance but low and on the floor and finding space, and using speed to score quick runs and rounders, from a standing position.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor adventurous activities are challenging and are based on team work and problem solving in small groups
Autumn 1
- BGA Body Management Sequence Key Step 2 gymnastics
- Football/Hockey
Autumn 2
- Ballet
- Rainforest modern dance
- Hockey/Netball
Spring 1
- Indoor athletics
- Circuit training
Spring 2
- Maypole dancing
- Badminton/tennis
Summer 1
- Outdoor Adventurous Activities
- Athletics
Summer 2
- BGA Body Management Sequence Key Step 2 gymnastics
- Cricket/rounders
Year 5
Week 1
Dance – Isolations Dance
- To be able to isolate various parts of my body
Vocabulary
- Isolations
- Flat back
Outdoor PE – Football/Netball
- To dribble a ball under pressure whilst maintaining possession
Vocabulary
- Pressure
Week 2
Dance – Isolations Dance
- To practice counting more complex rhythms
Vocabulary
- Complex
- Rhythms
Outdoor PE – Football/Netball
- To develop passing to a teammate
Vocabulary
- Inside foot
- Accuracy
- Control
Week 3
Dance – Isolations Dance
- To be able to demonstrate contrast of movements
Vocabulary
- Contrast
Outdoor PE – Football/Netball
- To choose when to pass and when to dribble
Vocabulary
- Decision making
Week 4
Dance – Isolations Dance
- To finish the dance
Vocabulary
- Canon
Outdoor PE – Football/Netball
- To develop shooting with the correct technique and accuracy
Vocabulary
- Tournament
- Kick off
Week 5
Dance – Isolations Dance
- To practice performing the dance with a strong use of dynamics
Vocabulary
- Canon
Outdoor PE – Football/Netball
- To develop defending skills to gain possession and keep the ball
Vocabulary
- Dribble
Week 6
Gymnastics – Isolations Dance
- To practice performing the dance with a strong use of dynamics
Vocabulary
- Performance
Outdoor PE – Football/Netball
- To be able to apply the rules and tactics you have learnt to play in a football tournament
Vocabulary
- Deflection
- Scoop
Week 7
Dance – Isolations Dance
- To practice performing the dance with a strong use of dynamics
Vocabulary
- Dynamics
Outdoor PE – Football/Netball
- To be able to identify which netball pass I should use in each situation
Vocabulary
- Chest pass
- Bounce pass
- Shoulder pass
Week 8
Dance – Isolations Dance
- To perform the dance using good facial expression and video
Vocabulary
- Expression
Outdoor PE – Football/Netball
- To be able to use communication and teamwork to defend
Vocabulary
- Marking
- Tracking
Week 1
Gymnastics – Body Management
- To be able to demonstrate 10 single bounce skips
Vocabulary
- Body management routine
Outdoor PE – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to demonstrate the 3 netball passes with accuracy and good technique
Vocabulary
- Chest pass
- Bounce pass
- Shoulder pass
Week 2
Gymnastics – Body Management
- To be able to demonstrate a dish, roll to arch and back to dish and towards half lever
Vocabulary
- Core strength
Outdoor PE – Netball/Hockey
- To develop attacking and defending as a team whilst creating space for each other
Vocabulary
- Marking
- Tracking
- Communication
- Passing
Week 3
Gymnastics – Body Management
- To be able to demonstrate towards japana, back support, front support and press up
Vocabulary
- Flexibility
Outdoor PE – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to use the skills learnt so far to play in a netball tournament
Vocabulary
- Teamwork
- Encouragement
Week 4
Gymnastics – Body Management
- To be able to demonstrate the splits
Vocabulary
- Splits
Outdoor PE – Netball/Hockey
- To develop sending the ball with a push pass
Vocabulary
- Co-ordination
- Consistency
Week 5
Gymnastics – Body Management
- To be able to demonstrate a bridge
Vocabulary
- Bridge
Outdoor PE – Netball/Hockey
- To develop dribbling using the reverse stick (Indian dribble)
Vocabulary
- Endurance
- Elevation
Week 6
Gymnastics – Body Management
- To be able to demonstrate a broad jump
Vocabulary
- Broad jump
Outdoor PE – Netball/Hockey
- To learn how to perform a variety of tackles in hockey
Vocabulary
- Intensity
Week 7
Gymnastics – Body Management
- To be able to demonstrate the body management routine
Vocabulary
- Fluently
Outdoor PE – Netball/Hockey
- To apply defending and attacking principles and skills in a hockey tournament
Vocabulary
- Communication
Week 1
Gymnastics – Cartwheels/Vault
- To be able to demonstrate preparation for cartwheels on the bench
Vocabulary
- Cartwheel
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to identify what is stamina and how it works
Vocabulary
- Endurance
- Stamina
Week 2
Gymnastics – Cartwheels/Vault
- To be able to cartwheel on the mats
Vocabulary
- Lunge
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to identify what is speed and how it can help me
Vocabulary
- Pace
- Speed
Week 3
Gymnastics – Cartwheels/Vault
- To be able to dismount in various positions
Vocabulary
- Balance
- Tuck jump
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to identify how to use reactions to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- React
- Sharp
Week 4
Gymnastics – Cartwheels/Vault
- To be able to dismount landing securely
Vocabulary
- Stick position
- Star jump
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to identify how to use agility to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- Change of direction
Week 5
Gymnastics – Cartwheels/Vault
- To be able to vault using a variety of jumps
Vocabulary
- Continuously
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to identify how to use co-ordination to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- Resilience
- Determination
Week 6
Gymnastics – Cartwheels/Vault
- To be able to vault using a variety of jumps
Vocabulary
- Fluently
Outdoor PE – Athletics/Circuit Training/Fitness
- To use the 5 areas of fitness to show improvement on my bleep test score
Vocabulary
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Consistency
Week 1
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform the Easter Plait
- To be able to work in a group of three sensibly
- To be able to plait the ribbons from the outsides changing alternately into the middle of the group
Vocabulary
- Alternately
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To demonstrate a forehand with the correct technique
Vocabulary
- Forehand
- Racquet face
Week 2
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform the Easter Plait
- To know what is and be able to demonstrate a reel pattern
- To be able to hold the ribbon taut
- To be able to undo in reverse
- To recap and perform the Chrysanthemum
Vocabulary
- Reel
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To develop the backhand shot with the correct technique
Vocabulary
- Perseverance
- Backhand
Week 3
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform the Easter Plait
- To be able to perform independently and to work sensibly within the group
- To perform Twister
Vocabulary
- Radiate
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To develop rallying using a forehand and backhand shot
Vocabulary
- Forehand
Week 4
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform and video Easter Plait for the website independently and with control
- To recap and perform Twister and Chrysanthemum
Vocabulary
- Spatial awareness
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To learn how to score and to develop playing against an opponent
Vocabulary
- Communication
- Teamwork
Week 5
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform Cobweb with an awareness of and good sense of rhythm
- To be able to perform all of the dances working well as a group
Vocabulary
- Helpful
- Beat
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall -Tennis
- To work collaboratively with a partner and compete against others
Vocabulary
- Decision making
- Encouragement
Week 1
Outdoor Adventurous Activties – BMX Cycling and Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 13 flag orienteering course
Vocabulary
- Navigation
Outdoor PE
- To be able to sprint 100m using quick movement and action
Vocabulary
- Athleticism
- Balls of feet
Week 2
Outdoor Adventurous Activties – BMX Cycling and Orienteering
- To be able to complete an 18 flag course
Vocabulary
- Approach
Outdoor PE
- To be able to execute a triple jump
Vocabulary
- Stamina
- Perseverance
Week 3
Outdoor Adventurous Activties – BMX Cycling and Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 23 flag course
Vocabulary
- Speed
Outdoor PE
- To be able to complete the 400m consistently
Vocabulary
- Elevation
- Distance
Week 4
Outdoor Adventurous Activties – BMX Cycling and Orienteering
- To participate in a star course
Vocabulary
- Consistency
Outdoor PE
- To be able to complete the obstacle course
- To be able to jump in a sack moving along the track
Vocabulary
- Balance
- Concentration
Week 5
Outdoor Adventurous Activties – BMX Cycling and Orienteering
- To participate in a 23 flag score course
Vocabulary
- Devising
- BMX
Outdoor PE
- To be able to use quick, slick, relay baton changeovers
Vocabulary
- Baton
- L shaped hands
Week 6
Outdoor Adventurous Activties – BMX Cycling and Orienteering
- To participate in a 23 flag score course
Vocabulary
- Compass
Week 1
Outcomes – Striking and fielding – Rounders
- To develop the bowling action and understand the role of the bowler
Vocabulary
- Distance
- No ball
Outcomes – Outdoor PE
- Bleep test
Vocabulary
- Overarm
- Long barrier
Week 2
Outcomes – Striking and fielding – Rounders
- To develop batting technique
Vocabulary
- Strike
Outcomes – Outdoor PE
- To develop throwing technique to be an effective fielder
Vocabulary
- Weight
Week 3
Outcomes – Striking and fielding – Rounders
- To make decisions about where to send the ball to stump a batter out
Vocabulary
- Outs
Outcomes – Outdoor PE
- To develop overarm bowling technique
Vocabulary
- Technique
- Target
Week 4
Outcomes – Striking and fielding – Rounders
- To develop a variety of fielding techniques
Vocabulary
- Deep catching
Outcomes – Outdoor PE
- To strike the ball with accuracy using the correct technique
Vocabulary
- Precision
- Power
Week 5
Outcomes – Striking and fielding – Rounders
- To work with others to set up and manage a game
Vocabulary
- Short barrier
- Long barrier
- Good sportsmanship
Outcomes – Outdoor PE
- To learn how to perform a straight drive shot
Vocabulary
- Opposition
- Stopping
Week 6
Outcomes – Striking and fielding – Rounders
- To be able to play under conditioned rules
Vocabulary
- Rounder
Outcomes – Outdoor PE
- To use skills learnt so far to be an effective batter and fielder
Vocabulary
- Placement
- Decision making
Week 7
Outcomes – Striking and fielding – Rounders
- To be able to play under conditioned rules
Vocabulary
- Fair play
Outcomes – Outdoor PE
- To use skills and techniques learnt so far to play in a tournament
Vocabulary
- Encouragement
- Teamwork
ISTD Modern Warm Up
In Year 5 the ISTD modern warm up allows pupils to gain a good sense of line through the body, legs, feet, arms and head; further developing co-ordination. Technical accuracy with correct placement to the best of their physical facility and a sound understanding of rhythm is expected.
Stars Dance
The Stars dance relates to their topic and pupils move with increased control, fluency, co-ordination and accuracy. Pupils are taught to isolate various parts of their body using strong dynamics. The dance teaches various compositional devices such as canons and rounds. Pupils are required to count movements to music using more complex rhythms and to keep time. Pupils should demonstrate an increased sense of spatial awareness and perform showing the different qualities of movement required by each section of the dance.
Maypole Dance
In maypole dancing pupils learn Twister. In this dance they should be able to identify their partner, change positions and remember and perform the complete dance independently.
Body Management
In the year 5 Body Management sequence we increase the number of skips we demonstrate to further enhance co-ordination. We extend our legs from the tucked dish into the full dish shape further developing core strength. We roll to arch and back to dish; giving the body power. A good front support position is crucial in maintaining many of the balance positions held in gymnastics and the press up is one of the compound strength training exercises.
Vault
Vaulting in year 5 pupils should demonstrate confidence in approaching the springboard with speed and executing the hurdle step on take-off. They travel along the apparatus and perform a stretch jump onto the crash mat. They are taught to dismount in different positions such as tuck and star. They should be able to link together each component to demonstrate the vault fluidly. They should be able to use the vault and apparatus sensibly and safely.
Netball
Year 5 netball, football and hockey focus on technical, tactical and movement skills, unit play, and getting free from the opponent, and when possession is lost, to win back the ball for the team. Working as a team player not physically but mentally also, and learning to perform under fatigue. Learning the roles and responsibilities of each team position is also important. Netball, football and hockey are coached as we enter local leagues and competitions that are played within the sporting calendar.
Racket Sports
Racket sports progress with the learning to use rotation with a doubles partner, which shot to use, and how to execute the shot with power in order to win the point. Examples of a good doubles partnership is communication, covering the net and the back of the court.
Swimming
Pupils are taught to swim and have weekly lessons in the Spring term aiming for 100% of pupils to be able to swim 25m.
Athletics
The use of explosive power when long or triple jumping, sprinting as an individual, and as a member of a relay team becomes apparent with muscle development and growth.
Ball Games
Striking and fielding games focus on the delivery of a bowl, whether it is spun, or bowled with pace or slowly. Reaction to where the ball lands is important, as quick thinking skills, good decision making and accurate throwing are key.
Kwik cricket is coached in this term in preparation to compete with others at local competitions.
Autumn 1
- Netball/hockey
- BGA Body Management Sequence Key Step 3 gymnastics
- Swimming
Autumn 2
- Football/hockey
- BGA Body Management Sequence Key Step 3 gymnastics
- Swimming
Spring 1
- Indoor athletics
- Circuit training
- Swimming
Spring 2
- Maypole dancing
- Badminton/tennis
- Swimming
Summer 1
- Athletics
Summer 2
- BGA Body Management Sequence Key Step 3 gymnastics
- Cricket/rounders
Year 6
Week 1
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate 10 single bounce skips
Vocabulary
- Body management routine
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To dribble a ball under pressure whilst maintaining possession
Vocabulary
- Pressure
Week 2
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate a tucked dish and dish
Vocabulary
- Dish
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop passing to a teammate
Vocabulary
- Target practice
Week 3
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate towards half lever and japana
Vocabulary
- Strength
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To choose when to pass and when to dribble
Vocabulary
- Ricochet
- Burying the ball
Week 4
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate a back support, front support and press up
Vocabulary
- Control
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop shooting with the correct technique and accuracy
Vocabulary
- Tournament
- Kick off
Week 5
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate the splits
Vocabulary
- Flexibility
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To develop defending skills to gain possession and keep the ball
Vocabulary
- Dribble
Week 6
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate a bridge
Vocabulary
- Bridge
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To be able to apply the rules and tactics you have learnt to play in a football tournament
Vocabulary
- Deflection
- Scoop
Week 7
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate a broad jump and the body management routine
Vocabulary
- Broad jump
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To be able to identify which netball pass I should use in each situation
Vocabulary
- Chest pass
- Bounce pass
- Shoulder pass
Week 8
Gymnastics
- To be able to demonstrate the body management routine
Vocabulary
- Fluently
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Football/Netball
- To be able to use communication and teamwork to defend
Vocabulary
- Marking
- Tracking
Week 1
Gym – Cartwheels and Round Offs
- To be able to demonstrate a cartwheel
Vocabulary
- Cartwheel
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to use quick transitional play from attack to defence using width and depth
Vocabulary
- Communication
- Passing
Week 2
Gym – Cartwheels and Round Offs
- To be able to demonstrate a cartwheel
Vocabulary
- Lunge
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To be able to use the skills learnt so far to play in a netball tournament
Vocabulary
- Encouragement
- Passing
Week 3
Gym – Cartwheels and Round Offs
- To be able to demonstrate a round off
Vocabulary
- Round off
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop an understanding of positions and rules on the netball court
Vocabulary
- Offside
- Footwork
Week 4
Gym – Cartwheels and Round Offs
- To be able to demonstrate a cartwheel and round off combined
Vocabulary
- Combined
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop sending the ball with a push pass
Vocabulary
- Push
- Accuracy
Week 5
Gym – Cartwheels and Round Offs
- To warm up using high intensity interval training (12 rounds) 40 / 20
- To learn a modern dance using the Diversity dance video 3×8
Vocabulary
- Choreographer
- HIIT (high intensity interval training)
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To develop dribbling using the reverse stick (Indian dribble)
Vocabulary
- Control
- Co-ordination
Week 6
Gym – Cartwheels and Round Offs
- To warm up using high intensity interval training (12 rounds) 40 / 20
- To recap 4×8 and add the next section of the dance (8)
Vocabulary
- Warm-up
- Amrap (as many reps as possible)
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To apply defending and attacking principles and skills in game scenarios
Vocabulary
- Teamwork
Week 7
Gym – Cartwheels and Round Offs
- To warm up using high intensity interval training (12 rounds) 40 / 20
- To put the children into formation (3 triangles) and teach chorus section of the routine
- To perform the routine linking together each section
Vocabulary
- Cardiovascular exercise
- Stamina
Outdoor PE – Invasion Games – Netball/Hockey
- To apply defending and attacking principles and skills in a tournament
Vocabulary
- Communication
Week 1
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to squat on to the vault
Vocabulary
- Vaulting
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to use stamina to get my best score on the bleep test
Vocabulary
- Stamina
- Momentum
Week 2
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to run up to the springboard with speed and take off using the hurdle step
Vocabulary
- Hurdle step
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training/Fitness
- To use speed to improve my overall circuit score
Vocabulary
- Speed
- Change of direction
Week 3
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to place two hands on the vault and bring knees up to chest and jump with two feet on the vault
Vocabulary
- Squat on
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to use reactions to improve my overall circuit training score
Vocabulary
- Skill
Week 4
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to place two hands on the vault and bring knees up to chest and carry feet together through the centre
Vocabulary
- Squat through
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to use agility to improve my overall circuit training score
Vocabulary
- Elevate
Week 5
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to squat on or squat through on the vault
Vocabulary
- Securely
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit Training/Fitness
- To be able to identify how to use co-ordination to improve my overall circuit training score
Vocabulary
- Co-ordination
- Tempo
Week 6
Gymnastics – Vault
- To be able to squat through on the vault securely
Vocabulary
- Stick
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Circuit training/Fitness
- To use the 5 areas of fitness to show improvement on my bleep test score
Vocabulary
- Endurance
- Consistency
Week 1
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform the Easter Plait
- To be able to work in a group of three sensibly
- To be able to plait the ribbons from the outsides changing alternately into the middle of the group
Vocabulary
- Plait
- Reel/hey
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To develop returning a ball using a forehand groundstroke
Vocabulary
- Forehand
- Racquet face
Week 2
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform the single plait
- To be able to hold the ribbon taut
- To be able to weave continually
Vocabulary
- Independently
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To develop the backhand shot with accuracy
Vocabulary
- Perseverance
- Backhand
Week 3
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform the single plait
- To be able to perform independently and to work sensibly within the group
- To be able to perform the dance continually
Vocabulary
- Rhythm
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To develop rallying using a forehand and backhand shot
Vocabulary
- Rally
- Tactical awareness
Week 4
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform the single plait continually
- To be able to make the longest plait
Vocabulary
- Perform
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To work collaboratively with a partner and compete against others
Vocabulary
- Communication
- Teamwork
Week 5
Dance – Maypole Dancing
- To be able to perform Cobweb with an awareness of and good sense of rhythm
Vocabulary
- Control
Outdoor PE – Net and Wall – Tennis
- To use simple tactics in a game to outwit an opponent
Vocabulary
- Decision making
- Encouragement
Week 1
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 15 flag orienteering course
Vocabulary
- Orientate
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Sports Day Practice
- To be able to sprint 100m on the balls of the feet, using quick pumping action with arms
Vocabulary
- Athleticism
- Balls of feet
Week 2
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 20 flag course
Vocabulary
- Attack point
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Sports Day Practice
- To be able to run 400m with good stamina and endurance
Vocabulary
- Stamina
- Perseverance
Week 3
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 25 flag course
Vocabulary
- Leg
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Sports Day Practice
- To be able to use open shoulders to throw the vortex howler
Vocabulary
- Elevation
- Distance
Week 4
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To be able to complete a 25 flag course
Vocabulary
- Tenacity
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Sports Day Practice
- To be able to jump in a sack moving along the course
Vocabulary
- Balance
- Concentration
Week 5
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To participate in a star course
Vocabulary
- Perseverance
Outdoor PE – Athletics – Sports Day Practice
- To be able to complete the sprint relay with quick, slick baton changes
Vocabulary
- Baton
- L shaped hands
Week 6
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Orienteering
- To participate in a star course
Vocabulary
- Perseverance
Week 1
Dance
- To be able to perform a dance in the end of year production
Vocabulary
- Choreography
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Cricket
- Sports Day
Week 2
Dance
- To be able to move with control and a good sense of spatial awareness
Vocabulary
- Expression
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Cricket
- To be develop overarm, fast or spin bowling action
Vocabulary
- Power
- Speed
Week 3
Rhos-Y-Gwalia
Week 4
Dance
- To be able to remember and repeat movement patterns accurately
Vocabulary
- Movement
- Pattern
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Cricket
- To be able to select the correct shot based on the positioning of the fielders
Vocabulary
- Decision making
- Confidence
Week 5
Dance
- To be able to create and perform more complex movement patterns
Vocabulary
- Complex
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Cricket
- To use skills learnt so far to be an effective fielder
Vocabulary
- Fielder
- Teamwork
Week 6
Dance
- To perform a dance at the end of year production
Vocabulary
- Performance
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Cricket
- To use skills learnt so far to be an effective batter
Vocabulary
- Batter
- Communication
Week 7
Dance
- To perform a dance at the end of year production with confidence
Vocabulary
- Performance
Outdoor PE – Striking and Fielding – Cricket
- To use skills and techniques learnt so far to play in a tournament
Vocabulary
- Encouragement
- Perseverance
Maypole Dance
In Year 6 the pupils progress to learning the Easter Plait in maypole dancing. This more complex dance requires working in a trio, plaiting and weaving. It is a great problem solving activity. High ability groups can advance to making a single plait with the ribbons.
Warm Up
The warm-up is thorough and involves top to toe stretching to increase muscle length and improve joint mobility. Great emphasis is put on flexibility with dancers striving to achieve full range of motion.
Performance
At the end of the school year the production takes place. All pupils perform with confidence showing an excellent sense of musicality with an appreciation of varying musical styles. All pupils perform complex motifs with control, strong dynamics and high energy. They should show a sound understanding for use of space and an awareness of the audience and sense of performance. A sense of self-expression is encouraged and the performance promotes self-confidence and a great sense of achievement.
Body Management
In year 6 the emphasis in the Body Management sequence is on continuing to increase flexibility in the splits. We turn our attention to the bridge, an important starting position in gymnastics. It is a great way to stretch and build core muscles that are needed to perform other moves. When sufficient shoulder flexibility is acquired the bridge can be first of all demonstrated with feet apart and then further developed and improved by putting the feet together. The broad jump provides an excellent way to measure explosive leg strength.
Vault
The aim in year 6 is to be able to squat through on the vault using the springboard. This is achieved first of all by squatting on to the vault securely with the vault positioned in a sideways position and jumping straight down to the crash mat finishing in the ‘stick’ position. Pupils should then aim to squat on and jump off with no pause, vaulting fluently through each stage. This is then developed by placing hands shoulder width apart and straight on the top of the vault. Pupils should aim to stretch legs back to achieve a ‘lay-out’ position before bringing the knees quickly under the body to clear vault for ‘through vault.’ Pupils can use the bars for resistance and flexibility training and to practice abdominal exercises.
Ball Games
Year 6 netball, football, hockey, tennis and badminton focus on how to win as a team and the responsibility of a loss and how to improve on performance.
Centralisation of the ball will consist of the strong forward and lateral movement of the attacker with the use of good angles and having the strength and ability to shift the defence and execute the shot.
Athletics
Athletics when sprinting, running, throwing and jumping is focussed on the three years training of preparation, timing, technique and finishing.
Striking and fielding focus on producing an all rounder who as good bowling, batting and fielding skills. The pupils are asked to umpire games, adapt to rule changes and evaluate their own performance.
Outdoor Activities
The pupils spend a week at an outdoor education centre that offers a wide range of activities including mountain walking, canoeing, paddle boarding, gorge walking, rock climbing and abseiling.
Autumn 1
- BGA Body Management Sequence Key Step 3 gymnastics
- Football/Hockey
Autumn 2
- Gymnastics/modern dance
- Hockey/Netball
Spring 1
- Indoor athletics
- Circuit training
Spring 2
- Maypole dancing
- Badminton/tennis
Summer 1
- Athletics
Summer 2
- Modern dance
- Cricket/rounders