Students will undertake a variety of different activities including: Cross country, sprints, power tests, indoor athletics, agility runs, the cooper test and small sided games.
this is the transition between the run and the jump with the athlete propelling their body into the air. In the case of the triple jump the propulsion of the body is delayed with a hop, step and jump preceding the take off.
this is the period of time when the body is airborne.
this is the point at which the athlete finishes the jump marking the distance
propelling yourself as fast as you can.
The ability of the body to keep working over a period of time.
the ability to propel an object from your hands as far as possible.
a jump compromising of a hop, step and a jump.
to propel yourself forwards or upwards using your legs.
endurance running around a specified course.
Students will be performing at their maximum. They will understanding the importance of rules and get to grips with scoring. Resilience, determination and a healthy competitive edge will be developed.
Students will be encouraging each other to perform at their maximum and assisting with the running of activities.
Rugby - Students will discover a variety of elements to contact. They will learn how to retain/steal the ball in contact areas through rucking and mauling. Students will develop their tackling skills through a variety of differentiated activities including wrestling. They will have opportunities to develop their passing and their decision making skills through realistic game related situations. Students will learn the rules of the game through small sided games.
Netball - Students will gain an understanding of how to perform the basic netball skills including passing, footwork, pivoting, shooting, dodging and defending. They will experiment with a variety of techniques and apply these to small sided games in which they will apply attacking and defending principles. Students will develop their umpiring skills and apply the rules of the game to enhance their ability to make decisions.
A team game played with an oval ball that may be kicked, carried, and passed from hand to hand. Points are scored by grounding the ball behind the opponents' goal line (thereby scoring a try) or by kicking it between the two posts and over the crossbar
A try is a way of scoring points in rugby union and rugby league football. A try is scored by grounding the ball (the ball must be touching the player when coming into contact with the ground) in the opposition's in-goal area (on or behind the goal line).
Only the ball carrier can be tackled by an opposing player. A tackle occurs when the ball carrier is held by one or more opponents and is brought to ground, i.e. has one or both knees on the ground, is sitting on the ground or is on top of another player
Points can be scored in several ways: a try, scored by grounding the ball in the in-goal area (between the goal line and the dead-ball line), is worth 5 points and a subsequent conversion kick scores 2 points; a successful penalty kick or a drop goal each
A method of transfering the ball from one player to another. Passes must go backwards.
The ruck is a phase of play where one or more players from each team, who are on their feet, in physical contact, close around the ball on the ground.
A method of restarting the game where players bind onto each other and hook the ball to th eback og the scrum. The scrum is made up of props x 2, a hooker x 1 and second rows x 2.
The person responsible for putting the ball into the scrum. The ball must go in straight.
Shooting in netball is the only method of scoring a goal. Players will shoot with two hands.
Receiving a pass in netball from either a chest, bounce or overhead pass.
Vital skill to be success in netball, learning to land on one foot and then pivot can help you move the ball into different areas.
The amount of time a team keeps the ball for.
A centre pass occurs after a goal has been scored, when the Centre passes the ball. A short pass is a pass between two players on the same team, where the length of the pass is so short that a defensive player cannot get between the two opposing players.
Students will be developing their physical fitness, their mental toughness and their drive to overcome difficult challenges. The will learn to be resilient through trial and error within drills and understand the comradery needed to be part of a team.
Students will help to coach each other through tasks and activities. Respect is a key part of football/netball. Students will be encouraged to shake hands with opponents, encourage others when defeated and recognise excellent play when it occurs.
Health Related Fitness - Students will develop an understanding of different types of training, how to undertake them and how they can benefit levels of health and fitness. Students’ stamina should improve and fitness tests may also be undertaken to track progress.
Receiving a pass in netball from either a chest, bounce or overhead pass.
Vital skill to be success in netball, learning to land on one foot and then pivot can help you move the ball into different areas.
A method of transfering the ball from one player to another.
The amount of time a team keeps the ball for.
Shooting in netball is the only method of scoring a goal. Players will shoot with two hands.
A method of scoring after a dribble.
A pass out of defense.
Walking with the ball.
Rotating on one foot to change the direction of play.
A method of stopping on two feet at the same time.
Turning defence into attacking as quickly as possible.
Collecting the ball after it has been shot or it strikes the backboard.
A rotation of three players in attack.
Stretch shown whilst performing.
maintaining equilibrium.
All movements must be performed showing great care, whilst maintaining balance.
A weight that balances another.
A jump showing height and a clear shape.
In gymnastics, a routine is combination of skill elements on one apparatus or event. The number and difficulty of skills depends on the competition format, and skill level of the competitors.
A method of travelling long distances by tucking up and extending after the roll.
A centre pass occurs after a goal has been scored, when the Centre passes the ball. A short pass is a pass between two players on the same team, where the length of the pass is so short that a defensive player cannot get between the two opposing players.
Students will be developing their physical fitness, their mental toughness and their drive to overcome challenges. With dance and gymnastics, students will have the opportunity to be creative and express themselves in order to increase their confidence.
Students will coach each other through activities. In gymnastics and dance, there is a significant amount of group work. This encourages different students to work together and help each other. These skills can be built up into careers in later life.
Basketball - Students will have the opportunity to discover the most effective ways to score (lay-up) and the different methods of passing the ball. They will develop dribbling and ball-handling skills, lay-ups, defending and the ability to utilise and create space. They will have opportunities to develop their tactical awareness and decision making skills through realistic game related situations. Gymnastics & Dance – Students will develop their locomotor skills and learn different skills using jumps, twisting rotations, sideward rotations, and horizontal circular rotations. They will discover a variety of ways to perform balances individually and begin to understand inversion. These foundational gymnastic skills are seamlessly integrated with elements of dance, including rhythmic counts, motifs, unison, formations, and pathways, to enhance creativity and artistic expression. All these movements will be combined to create an individual routine that demonstrates both technical proficiency and creative flair.
A rotation of three players in attack.
Receiving a pass in basketball from either a chest, bounce or overhead pass.
Turning defence into attacking as quickly as possible.
Vital skill to be success in basketball, learning to land on one foot and then pivot can help you move the ball into different areas.
A method of stopping on two feet at the same time.
A method of scoring after a dribble.
A pass out of defense.
Rotating on one foot to change the direction of play.
The amount of time a team keeps the ball for.
Collecting the ball after it has been shot or it strikes the backboard.
Shooting in basketball is the only method of scoring points. Baskets can be worth 1, 2 or 3 points.
Walking with the ball.
In gymnastics, a routine is combination of skill elements on one apparatus or event. The number and difficulty of skills depends on the competition format, and skill level of the competitors.
A weight that balances another.
A jump showing height and a clear shape.
Stretch shown whilst performing.
All movements must be performed showing great care, whilst maintaining balance.
maintaining equilibrium.
A method of travelling long distances by tucking up and extending after the roll.
When no electronic punching system is used, each control has a clip attached which acts like a stapler to punch a pattern of holes in your control card
Making a decision about which route to take between controls. It might be whether to up and down or around a big hill!
When the route to a control is not along a line feature, an attack point is somewhere from where the competitor will head on a compass bearing to the control or a catching feature
As in, 'keeping in contact with the map', or knowing where you are at all times
Students will be developing their physical fitness, their mental toughness and their drive to overcome difficult challenges.
Students will help to coach each other through tasks and activities. As students are often required to perform maximally, students are also required to encourage others to do the same.
Hockey - Students will gain an understanding of how to perform the basic hockey skills including passing, receiving, tackling and shooting. They will be experiment with a variety of techniques. OAA – Outdoor Adventurous Activity Students engage in dynamic team-building activities and design their own orienteering challenges, enabling them to explore the school grounds and field. They will compete in locating flags and key landmarks, honing their navigational skills, strategic thinking, and teamwork in a competitive environment.
Athletics - Demonstrate a sprint start plus one other event either a track or a field. Assessment to be graded on the English Schools standards table.
The sport of competing in track and field events, including running races and various competitions in jumping and throwing.
Track is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running. Track is categorised under the umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running, cross country and running.
Field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of jumping and throwing. Regular jumping events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, while the most common throwing events are shot put and discus.
A relay race is a track and field event in which athletes run a pre-set distance carrying a baton before passing it onto the next runner. Often, a relay team is a team of four sprinters.
Sprinters begin the race by assuming a crouching position in the starting blocks before leaning forward and gradually moving into an upright position as the race progresses and momentum is gained.
To propel an object using the strength of your hands and arms.
To propel oneself into the air using one's legs, either for height (high jump) or for distance (long or triple jump).
A method of transferring the baton.
A method of transferring the baton.
The first leg that goes over the hurdle.
The second leg that goes over the hurdle.
The ability to pace yourself over an extended period of time.
The ability to move the whole body quickly over a short distance.
The ability to move a limb quickly e.g. arm speed needs to be fast to throw a javelin.
The number of strides taken between the hurdles.
A ball game played (chiefly in British schools) with a cylindrical wooden bat, in which players run round a circuit of bases after hitting the ball.
Attempt to catch or stop the ball and return it after it has been hit by the batsman or batter, thereby preventing runs being scored or base runners advancing.
The action of hitting with or using a bat, especially in softball or rounders.
An aggressive purposeful action with the aim of either preventing another team scoring or ensuring your own team scores.
Students will be developing their physical fitness, their mental toughness and their drive to overcome difficult challenges.
Students will help to coach each other through tasks and activities. As students are often required to perform maximally, students are also required to encourage others to do the same.
Gymnastics & Dance - Students will develop their locomotor skills and learn different skills using jumps, twisting rotations, sideward rotations, and horizontal circular rotations. They will discover a variety of ways to perform balances individually and begin to understand inversion. These foundational gymnastic skills are seamlessly integrated with elements of dance, including rhythmic counts, motifs, unison, formations, and pathways, to enhance creativity and artistic expression. All these movements will be combined to create an individual routine that demonstrates both technical proficiency and creative flair. Hockey – Students will develop essential passing, attacking, and defensive skills through a variety of targeted drills and small-sided games. Emphasis will be placed on improving techniques such as short and long passing, ball control and positioning. In addition to individual skill development, students will be challenged to deepen their understanding of game tactics, including spacing and creating scoring opportunities.
The sport of competing in track and field events, including running races and various competitions in jumping and throwing.
A method of transferring the baton.
A method of transferring the baton.
The ability to pace yourself over an extended period of time.
Field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of jumping and throwing. Regular jumping events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, while the most common throwing events are shot put and discus.
To propel oneself into the air using one's legs, either for height (high jump) or for distance (long or triple jump).
The first leg that goes over the hurdle.
The ability to move a limb quickly e.g. arm speed needs to be fast to throw a javelin.
A relay race is a track and field event in which athletes run a pre-set distance carrying a baton before passing it onto the next runner. Often, a relay team is a team of four sprinters.
Sprinters begin the race by assuming a crouching position in the starting blocks before leaning forward and gradually moving into an upright position as the race progresses and momentum is gained.
The number of strides taken between the hurdles.
To propel an object using the strength of your hands and arms.
Track is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running. Track is categorised under the umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running, cross country and running.
The second leg that goes over the hurdle.
An aggressive purposeful action with the aim of either preventing another team scoring or ensuring your own team scores.
The action of hitting with or using a bat. Batting can be defensive or offensive depending upon th edelivery and situation.
Attempt to catch or stop the ball and return it after it has been hit by the batsman or batter, thereby preventing runs being scored or base runners advancing.
Intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).
A method of delivering a ball to the batsman. In cricket the delivery is performed overarm.
A secure method of fielding the ball when it is travelling quickly.
one teams completion of their batting.
A run is scored by a batsman when they run from one end of the wicket to the other.
Students will be developing their physical fitness, their mental toughness and their drive to overcome difficult challenges.
Students will help to coach each other through tasks and activities. As students are often required to perform maximally, students are also required to encourage others to do the same.
Athletics – Students will develop fundamental skills in athletics, learning the basics of running, jumping, and throwing. Through structured drills and mini competitions, they will focus on improving technique, speed, and endurance while fostering fair competition and personal achievement. Personal bests can be tracked across lessons and into following years. Rounders – Students will acquire essential rounders skills including batting, catching, throwing, and base running. They will experiment with different techniques to enhance hand-eye coordination and agility, applying their learning in small-sided games and match scenarios. Cricket – Students will learn the fundamentals of cricket with a focus on batting, bowling, and fielding. They will practice these skills through targeted drills and mini-games, promoting teamwork, strategic thinking, and an appreciation for the sport’s traditions.