Term

 Topic

 Description

Autumn 1

                       Netball

Pupils learn the correct passing techniques of chest, bounce and shoulder passes. Children will practise the correct shooting techniques for the sport as well as defending skills. The rules of footwork, no contact and distance are introduced within a small game situation. This encourages the new and individual rules for netball to be explored.

Autumn 2

Hockey

Pupils learn how to hold the hockey stick correctly and begin with dribbling the ball. They will then learn the correct way to pass and stop the ball correctly and under control. Children will then learn and understand attacking and defending with a partner. Small sided games will encourage children to develop their confidence and skills further.

Spring 1

Mini Tennis

Pupils learn the correct way to hold a tennis racket and learn different coordination games to help with the quick movement and change in direction in tennis. Children will learn the correct forehand technique, some will look at backhand technique. They will play singles games in a competitive situation.

Spring 2

Football

Pupils learn different passing and shooting techniques. They will develop their skills in 1V1 and 3V3 game situations. Children will explore using both the inside and outside of their feet to pass the ball. They will practise the skills learnt in the lesson in competitive situations.

Summer 1

Striking and Fielding

Pupils learn the basic Striking and fielding rules of both rounders and cricket. They will learn the correct technique for hitting the ball with a bat in both sports as well as learning different throwing and catching strategies. Children will be able to put all skills learnt into a competitive situation for both sports.

Summer 2

Athletics

Pupils are able to explore the variety of different athletic events in both track and field events. This will focus on techniques in throwing, jumping and running. This encourages children to practise their skills individually.