Autumn Term 

Take 10 

Our Take 10 in the second half of Autumn Term is skipping. Take 10 is our daily activity to get us moving, improving our health and well being as well as build upon the fundamental movement skills. Last year, we were visited by Dan the Skipping Man. The whole school learnt new skills and tricks. 

Reception    Autumn 1  Introduction to PE    Unit 1 and 2 

In this first half term, children in EYFS will focus on key fundamental skills such as running, hopping, skipping, balancing, crawling as well as catching and throwing. In P.E lessons they will share, communicate, work safely, co-operate and develop leadership. Children develop independence, perseverance and confidence. 

Class 1        Autumn 1   Fundamentals and Ball Skills 

Class 1 learn the fundamental skills of balancing, running, changing direction, jumping, hopping and skipping. They will identify areas of strength and areas for improvement. Children will work collaboratively with others, taking turns and sharing ideas.

In Ball Skills, class 1 will develop their fundamental ball skills such as throwing and catching, rolling and dribbling with both hands and feet. They will look to increase control and accuracy using co-ordination and balance, working independently a well as in pairs and small groups.  

Class 1        Autumn 2   Fitness and Sending and Receiving 

In Fitness, class 1 will develop their understanding of the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. They will complete activities which develop their fundamental movement skills as well as work on their perseverance. 

In Sending and Receiving, class 1 will work with different size balls in groups, pairs and independently with a range of games and activities. They will practise throwing, catching, kicking, rolling and tracking a ball. They will participate in team games, including developing attacking and defending skills. 

Class 2     Autumn 1     Fundamentals and Ball Skills 

Class 2 will build further on the fundamental skills of balancing, running, changing direction, jumping, hopping and skipping. They will observe and recognise improvements of their own and others and identify areas of strength. Children will continue to develop balance, agility and co-ordination. 

In Ball Skills, class 2 will develop their fundamental ball skills such as throwing and catching, rolling, hitting a target, dribbling with both hands and feet and kicking. These skills will be performed with increasing control and accuracy, using their co-ordination and balance. 

Class 2     Autumn 2     Fitness and Sending and Receiving

In Fitness, class 2 will develop their strength, agility, balance,              co-ordination and stamina. They will apply these to a range of activities and games. 

In Sending and Receiving, Class 2 will practise their sending and receiving skills including throwing and catching, rolling, kicking, tracking and stopping a ball. They will have the opportunity to develop these in a range of situations, working independently, in pairs and in small groups. 

Class 3    Autumn 1      Fundamentals and Ball Skills 

In Fundamentals skills of balancing, running, jumping, hopping and skipping will continue to be developed. Children will develop their ability to change direction with balance and control. They will explore moving at different speeds as well as how to accelerate and decelerate. They will develop flexibility, strength, control and balance.

 In Ball Skills, class 3 will use a variety of ball skills. They will tracking a ball when dribbling with their hands and feet and when throwing, catching and kicking. Children will learn to combine their moves and use them within competitive games, becoming skillful attackers and defenders. 

Class 3      Autumn 2     Fitness and Hockey

In Fitness, class 3 will explore and develop different areas of fitness, considering how exercise and movement contributes to their well being, focus and happiness. In this unit, they will continue to work on their fundamental movement skills to continue to improve their fitness and stamina. 

Class 3 will develop their understanding of invasion games and the principles of attacking and defending. They will think about tactics, rules and evaluating their own performance and the performance of others. In hockey, they will learn to maintain possession and move towards a goal and play competitive games. 

Class 4          Autumn 1      Fundamentals and Ball Skills 

In Fundamentals skills of balancing, running, jumping, hopping and skipping will continue to be developed. Children will develop their ability to change direction with balance and control. They will explore moving at different speeds as well as how to accelerate and decelerate. They will develop flexibility, strength, control and balance.

 In Ball Skills, class 3 will use a variety of ball skills. They will develop accuracy and consistency when tracking a ball, explore a variety of throwing techniques and choose the most appropriate throw for the situation. Children will catching and throwing with one and two hands and build upon understanding of playing competitive games and the role of attackers and defenders. 

Class 4    Autumn 2       Fitness and Football

In Fitness , class 4 will take part in a range of activities to improve their health and fitness whilst continuing to build upon the fundamental and ball skills from Autumn 1. They will be challenged to be resilient and recognise their own strengths and areas for development in a fun and positive environment. 

 In Football, class 4 will develop their knowledge of invasions games and the principles of attacking and defending. Children will consider how to use tactics, skills and stargegies to outwit their opponents. They will learn to use simple rules as well as maintain their understanding of fair play and how to manage their own games. 

Class 5   Autumn 1     Fitness and Netball

In Fitness, Class 5 will explore a range of activities which develop their strength, stamina, speed, co-ordination, agility and balance. They will apply this fitness in small games and targeted exercises. Children will continue to develop their flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance. 

In Netball, Class 5 will play invasion games and work on their understanding of attacking and defensive principles. They will develop their understadning of fair play, tactics and strategies. Children will use their command of the physical skills of jumping, running, throwing and catching, changing direction and speed and balance during games. 

Class 6    Autumn 1    Fitness and Tag Rugby 

In Fitness, Class 6 will explore a range of activities which develop their health and fitness. They will develop their strength, stamina, balance, agility and co-ordination. They will work on their personal fitness levels and persevering when they find an activity challenging. 

Class 6 will continue to develop their understanding of the principles of attacking and defending of invasion games through rugby. They will use skills, strategies and tactics to outwit the opposition. Children will play fairly, learn rules and take part in competitive games.