We look back at the learning and skills we have developed last half term.
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Foundation
Locomotion (Walking & Jumping) – In both units of work has explored walking and jumping using different body parts in different directions, at different levels and at different speeds. Pupils have learnt how to apply their walking and jumping skills into games. Pupils also learnt how and why we jump, using our head, arms and feet, applying the basic jumping technique.
KS1
Health & Wellbeing – This unit of work has introduced pupils to agility, balance and coordination, understanding what they mean and why they are important. Pupils have performed circuits to develop their application and understanding.
Locomotion – This unit of work has developed pupils’ understanding of how and why we jump, using our head, arms and feet, applying the correct jumping technique. Pupils have began to understand the different reasons when, where and why we jump in different ways.
Year 3
Net / Wall – The unit of work has explored how to apply the principles of attack vs defence in order to win a game of tennis. Pupils have developed understanding of where and why we throw/hit the ball on the court and be introduced to basic shot techniques.
Health and Fitness – Pupils have investigated the mental and physical benefits of living an active healthy lifestyle. We have looked at different aspects of fitness and pupils have shown that they understand why we need to exercise and how we can exercise in a variety of ways.
Year 4
Net / Wall – The unit of work has developed pupils’ ability to apply the principles of attack vs defence in order to win a game of tennis. Pupils focussed on creating space to win points and apply the developing racket skills using forehand and backhand techniques.
Health & Wellbeing – Pupils have investigated the mental and physical benefits of living an active healthy lifestyle. We have looked at different aspects of fitness and pupils have shown that they understand why we need to exercise and how we can exercise in a variety of ways.
Year 5
Health related exercise – This unit of work has ensured that all pupils understand the meaning of strength, flexibility and the cardiovascular elements of fitness. Pupils have performed cardio, flexibility and strength focused circuits developing their own fitness.
Invasion Skills – The unit of work has challenged pupils to apply their prior learning of passing and moving to create attacks that result in a shooting opportunities. Pupils have been able to develop tactics for both attacking and defending and apply these successfully within their teams and game situations.
Year 6
OAA – The unit of work has refined pupils’ ability to orientate a map, locate points in a set order. They have followed routes they have been given to reach as many points as possible in an allocated time. Pupils have also refined their ability to collaborate with others and work as a team to complete the challenges.
Invasion skills – Pupils have consolidated their understanding of attacking and defending principles. Pupils worked on creating tactics for both attack and defence and apply them into game situations, adapting them when necessary.
