Knowledge & Skills

The Knowledge and Skills overviews show the specific physical education content students will learn in each unit of study throughout the year. These documents outline both the substantive knowledge (rules, strategies, and principles of fitness) and the disciplinary skills (movement techniques, tactical applications, and performance analysis) that students will develop. Each unit is broken down to clearly identify what students need to know and what they should be able to do upon completion. Through the systematic development of both knowledge and skills, students build physical literacy, teamwork capabilities, and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity appropriate to their stage of learning.

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Winter Term - Invasion and Net-Sport

Unit Progress Skills
Knowledge	Skills
Recap – accurately answers formative assessment on previous learnt information during lessons Recap - Hockey playing rules and regulations such as playing side of stick being, hand positions and technical movements in hockey (e.g. Indian dribble, 3d skills, v drag, push pass, tackle techniques). Recap - Hockey pitch regulations such as side-lines, baseline, long corners and scoring areas only within the D. Recap - Hockey free-hit rules and causes (e.g. foot foul, stick tackle, 2 vs 1, dangerous play, 5 yards space) Recap - Badminton playing rules and regulations such as hand positions, single contact and techniques used within the sport. Recap – Badminton court regulations such as tramlines, baseline, service line and forecourt areas for singles and doubles. Recap - Badminton basic point scoring rules and causes (e.g. out of bounds, hitting the net, double touch, service fault, foot fault) Recap - Basketball playing rules and regulations such as dribbling, shooting and techniques used within basketball. Recap - Basketball court regulations such as side-lines, baseline and scoring areas (e.g. 2pt, 3pt, free throw, D) Recap – Basketball techniques, associated rules and causes (e.g. double dribble, travel, shooting fouls, dangerous play) Recap – Disciplinary literacy: aerobic endurance, agility, skill types (open, closed, simple, complex) positioning, evaluation.	Head – can demonstrate good tactical awareness of developing space using good techniques Head – can apply most rules and regulations of the sports within pressured scenarios Execute – complex movement and techniques within pressured scenarios Execute – complex send and receive techniques within pressured scenarios Execute – Complex sport specific techniques (e.g. tackling, passing, shooting, dribbling, layup, overhead clear, serves, dropshot, smash etc.) within pressured scenarios Activity – can demonstrate power, speed, muscular strength, balance, muscular endurance (e.g. jumping, dribbling, throwing, passing, shooting, hitting) Activity – can demonstrate aerobic endurance (e.g. maintain performance intensity over time) Activity – can demonstrate actively engaging in team sports TRACK – can demonstrate school TRACK value of teamwork TRACK – can demonstrate school TRACK value of respect TRACK – can demonstrate school TRACK value of ambition TRACK – can demonstrate school TRACK value of community (involved in lesson, extra-curricular sport, club or school teams)

Spring Term - Invasion and Net-Sport

Unit Progress Criteria
Knowledge	Skills
Recap - accurately answers formative assessment on previous learnt information during lessons Recap - Football playing rules and regulations such as offside rule, advantage play, direct vs indirect free kicks and technical movements in football (e.g. inside/outside foot pass, chip pass, volley, heading, defensive tackle techniques). Recap - Football pitch regulations such as penalty area, goal area, center circle, technical area and referee positioning for key moments (kick-offs, free-kicks, corners). Recap - Football free-kick rules and causes (e.g. handball, pushing, tripping, tactical fouls, professional fouls, cautionable offenses, sending off offenses) Recap - Volleyball playing rules and regulations such as three-touch limit, rotation system, substitution rules and technical movements in volleyball (e.g. dig, set, spike, block, overhand serve). Recap - Volleyball court regulations such as boundary lines, service area, attack line, net height, antenna positioning, and rotation positions for both teams. Recap - Volleyball point scoring rules and causes (e.g. ball handling faults, net touches, service errors, rotation faults, delay of game, back row attack violations) Recap - Handball playing rules and regulations such as three-step rule, dribbling limitations, goal area restrictions and technical movements in handball (e.g. jump shot, dive shot, hip shot, feint movements, 1v1 defensive techniques). Recap - Handball court regulations such as goal area (6m), free-throw line (9m), substitution areas, penalty mark (7m), and center line responsibilities. Recap - Handball techniques, associated rules and causes (e.g. offensive fouls, defensive fouls, goalkeeping restrictions, passive play, 7-meter penalties, 2-minute suspensions) Recap - Disciplinary literacy: aerobic endurance, agility, skill types (open, closed, simple, complex) positioning, evaluation.	Head – can demonstrate good tactical awareness of developing space using good techniques Head – can apply most rules and regulations of the sports within pressured scenarios Execute – complex movement and techniques within pressured scenarios Execute – complex send and receive techniques within pressured scenarios Execute – Complex sport specific techniques (e.g. tackling, passing, shooting, dribbling, layup, overhead clear, serves, dropshot, smash etc.) within pressured scenarios Activity – can demonstrate power, speed, muscular strength, balance, muscular endurance (e.g. jumping, dribbling, throwing, passing, shooting, hitting) Activity – can demonstrate aerobic endurance (e.g. maintain performance intensity over time) Activity – can demonstrate actively engaging in team sports TRACK – can demonstrate school TRACK value of teamwork TRACK – can demonstrate school TRACK value of respect TRACK – can demonstrate school TRACK value of ambition TRACK – can demonstrate school TRACK value of community (involved in lesson, extra-curricular sport, club or school teams)

Summer Term - Striking, Fielding and Athletics

Unit Progress Criteria
Knowledge	Skills
Recap - Application -- Can accurately recall and apply knowledge from previous lessons during formative assessments Recap - Cricket Techniques -- Understands a wider range of batting shots (pull shot, cut shot, cover drive), bowling variations (pace, spin), and fielding techniques (long barrier, over/underarm throws) Recap - Cricket Tactics -- Knows basic field placement strategies for different bowlers and batsmen, and understands batting partnerships Recap - Cricket Scoring -- Understands how to score a cricket match, including boundaries, extras, and different methods of dismissal Recap - Softball Techniques -- Understands different pitching styles (fast pitch, change-up), batting techniques (bunting, power hitting), and fielding positions Recap - Softball Tactics -- Knows stealing bases, double plays, fielding positions for different batters, and basic offensive strategies Recap - Softball Innings -- Understands the structure of innings, substitutions, and strategies for different game situations Recap - Athletics Techniques -- Knows intermediate techniques for sprint races, middle distance pacing, relay exchanges, and throwing events Recap - Athletics Tactics -- Understands basic race tactics for sprinting, pacing for middle distance events, and technical aspects of throwing events Recap - Performance Analysis -- Understands how to evaluate performance in cricket, softball, and athletics using appropriate criteria	Head – Tactical Awareness -- Can demonstrate good tactical awareness in developing space and field placement to restrict scoring or maximize batting effectiveness Head – Rules Application -- Can apply most rules and regulations of cricket, softball and athletics in practice and competitive scenarios Execute – Movement Skills -- Can perform complex movement techniques under pressure in cricket (varied bowling actions, batting footwork), softball (varied pitching techniques, baserunning) and athletics events Execute – Advanced Skills -- Can demonstrate more complex send and receive techniques in cricket (varied bowling actions, defensive and attacking shots) and softball (varied pitches, fielding techniques) Execute – Sport-Specific Techniques -- Can perform more complex techniques such as varied cricket shots, softball pitching variations, proper sprint technique, and refined throwing techniques for field events Activity – Physical Attributes -- Can demonstrate developing power, speed, muscular strength, balance, and muscular endurance in appropriate events Activity – Aerobic Endurance -- Can maintain performance intensity over time in middle distance events and throughout games Activity – Team Participation -- Can actively engage in team activities and demonstrate supportive behavior TRACK – Teamwork -- Can demonstrate the school TRACK value of teamwork in practice and competitive situations TRACK – Respect -- Can demonstrate the school TRACK value of respect in all sporting contexts TRACK – Ambition -- Can demonstrate the school TRACK value of ambition by setting and working toward personal targets TRACK – Community -- Can demonstrate the school TRACK value of community through regular participation in extra-curricular activities

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Winter Term - Invasion and Net-Sport

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Summer Term - Striking, Fielding and Athletics

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