We look back at the learning and skills we have developed last half term
(Questions written for parents/carers to ask their children)
KS1
Cool Core – Pupils developed their understanding of the importance of our core and how it is key for movement, agility and balance. We learnt how we could strengthen our core muscles in a variety of ways using lots of different equipment and games.
Q- Where is your core?
Athletics – Skills worked on in this topic included, knowing how to travel in different ways, being able to change from fast to slow, deciding which throwing method is best for distance and exploring which is the best way to jump to cover a distance. Pupils used the skills learnt into mini Olympic style competition within their house teams.
Q – What techniques can we use to run faster? A- Look straight, face to waist with our arms, knees up for longer strides.
Year 3
OAA – Our main focus was on team work and what skills are needed for a team to be successful. Pupils were set a variety of problem solving task and pupils had to work as a team to complete. Pupils discussed the importance of communication, leadership, and co operation. Pupils also started on orienteering and the features of a map and what helps us to understand a map e.g. key and landmarks.
Q – What is one of the most important skills for teamwork?
Striking & fielding skills – Pupils worked on knowing techniques for accurate overarm and underarm throwing. Catching with cushioned hands. Retrieving the ball effectively. Using fielding skills to stop the batter scoring. Using skills learned in a game situation. Being able to hit the ball in a variety of directions.
Q – How can we add distance to our throws?
Year 4
Athletics – Pupils analysed running techniques and looked at strengths and weaknesses and how to improve different aspects of running. Other areas of athletics covered were, jumping and how we can jump further using a variety of foot patterns. Then we progressed onto linking foot patterns to create the triple jump. In throwing activities we discussed how to use our whole body to throw for distance not just our arms.
Q. Can you name some of the tips for technique when sprinting?
OAA – Our main focus was on team work and what skills are needed for a team to be successful. Pupils were set a variety of problem solving tasks and they had to work as a team to complete. Pupils discussed the importance of communication, leadership, and co operation. Pupils also started on orienteering and the features of a map and what helps us to understand a map e.g. key and landmarks.
Q – What is one of the most important skills for teamwork?
Year 5
Athletics – The main focus in athletics was analysis. Pupils analysed running techniques and discussed strengths and weaknesses and how to improve different aspects of running. The children used iPads to video performances so they can improve their technique. Another area of athletics covered was jumping and how we can jump further using a variety of foot patterns, then progressing onto linking foot patterns to create the triple jump. In throwing activities we discussed the different types of throwing action’s within athletics looking at puling, pushing and slinging actions.
Q – Which throwing action would you use for shot (Push), Javelin (Pull), Discus (Slinging)?
Table Tennis – To ensure pupils experience a wide breadth of activities in PE this half term we learnt how to play table tennis. Pupils learnt techniques, rules and what skills transfer from other sports into table tennis. Pupils then used the skills they have learnt to take part in a tournament which they officiated themselves.
Q – Can you name some of the rules for table tennis?
Year 6
Gymnastics – Pupils used the skills and techniques we have learnt over the years to create a sequence, showing off their knowledge of gymnastics. Pupils had to include a wide variety of actions including – Counter balances, linking actions, flow, levels, speed, control. Pupils had to evaluate each others performances looking at strengths and weaknesses. The final routines were amazing!
