EYFS
By the end of EYFS children are able to: - Describe how their body feels when still and when exercising.
- Hit a ball with a bat or racquet.
- Roll equipment in different ways.
- Throw underarm, throw an object at a target and catch equipment using two hands.
- Move a ball in different ways, including bouncing and kicking.
- Use equipment to control a ball.
- Kick an object at a target.
- Move safely around the space and equipment.
- Travel in different ways, including sideways and backwards.
- Play a range of chasing games.
- Follow simple rules.
- Control their body when performing a sequence of movements.
- Participate in simple games.
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Year 1
By the end of Year 1 children are able to: - Describe how their body feels when still and when exercising.
- Carry and place equipment safely.
- Use hitting skills in a game.
- Practice basic striking, sending and receiving.
- Throw underarm and overarm.
- Catch and bounce a ball.
- Use rolling skills in a game.
- Practice accurate throwing and consistent catching.
- Travel with a ball in different ways and in different directions.
- Pass the ball to another player in a game.
- Use kicking skills in a game.
- Use different ways of travelling in different directions or pathways.
- Run at different speeds.
- Begin to use space in a game.
- Begin to use the terms attacking and defending.
- Use simple defensive skills such as marking a player or defending a space.
- Use simple attacking skills such as dodging to get past a defender.
- Follow simple rules to play games, including team games.
- Perform using a range of actions and body parts with some coordination.
- Perform learnt skills with some control.
- Engage in competitive activities and team games.
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Year 2
By the end of Year 2 children are able to: - Recognise and describe how the body feels during and after different physical activities.
- Explain what a body needs to stay healthy.
- Strike or hit a ball with increasing control.
- Learn skills for playing striking and fielding games.
- Position the body well to strike a ball.
- Throw different types of equipment in different ways, for accuracy and distance.
- Throw, catch and bounce a ball with a partner.
- Use throwing and catching skills in a game.
- Throw a ball for distance.
- Use hand-eye coordination to control a ball.
- Vary the types of throw used.
- Bounce and kick a ball while moving.
- Use kicking and dribbling skills in a game.
- Know how to pass the ball in different ways.
- Use different ways of travelling at different speeds and following different pathways, directions or courses.
- Change speed and direction while running.
- Begin to choose and use the best space in a game.
- Begin to use and understand the terms attacking and defending.
- Use at least one technique to attack or defend to play a game successfully.
- Understand the importance of rules in games.
- Use at least one technique to attack or defend to play a game successfully.
- Perform learnt skills with increasing control.
- Compete against themselves and others.
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Year 3
By the end of Year 3 children are able to: - Recognise and describe the effects of exercise on the body.
- Know the importance of strength and flexibility for physical activity.
- Explain why it is important to warm up and cool down.
- Be able to demonstrate successful hitting and striking skills.
- Develop a range of skills in striking and fielding.
- Practice correct batting techniques and apply these to games.
- Strike the ball for distance.
- Throw and catch with greater control and accuracy.
- Practice the correct technique for catching a ball and use it in a game.
- Perform a range of catching and gathering skills with control and accuracy.
- Throw a ball in different ways.
- Develop a safe and effective overarm bowl.
- Move with the ball in a variety of ways with some control.
- Use two different ways of moving with a ball in a game.
- Pass the ball in two different ways in a game situation.
- Know how to keep and win back possession of the ball in a team game.
- Find a useful space and use it to support teammates.
- Use simple attacking and defending skills in a game.
- Use fielding skills to stop a ball from travelling past them.
- Apply and follow rules fairly.
- Understand and begin to apply the basic principles of invasion games.
- Know how to place a striking and fielding game fairly.
- Compete against themselves and others in a controlled manner.
- Watch, describe and evaluate the effectiveness of a performance.
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Year 4
By the end of Year 4 children are able to: - Describe how the body reacts at different times and how this affects performance.
- Explain why exercise is good for your health.
- Know some reasons for warming up and cooling down.
- Use a bat, racquet or stick to hit a ball or shuttlecock with accuracy and control.
- Accurately serve underarm.
- Build a rally with a partner.
- Use at least two different shots in a game situation.
- Use hand-eye coordination to strike a moving and stationary ball.
- Develop different ways of throwing and catching.
- Move with the ball using a range of techniques showing control and fluency.
- Pass the ball with increasing speed, accuracy and success in a game situation.
- Occasionally contribute towards helping their team to keep and win back possession of the ball in a team game.
- Make the best use of space to pass and receive the ball.
- Use a range of attacking and defending techniques in a game.
- Use fielding skills to prevent a player from scoring.
- Vary the tactics used in a game.
- Adapt rules to alter games.
- Perform and apply skills and techniques with control and accuracy.
- Take part in a range of competitive games and activities.
- Modify their use of skills or techniques to achieve a better result.
- Watch, describe and evaluate the effectiveness of a performance.
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Year 5
By the end of Year 5 children are able to: - Understand the reasons for warming up and cooling down.
- Explain some safety principles when preparing for and during exercise.
- Use different techniques to hit a ball.
- Identify and apply techniques for hitting a tennis ball.
- Explore when different shots are best used.
- Develop a backhand technique and use it in a game.
- Practise techniques for all strokes.
- Play a tennis game using an overhead serve.
- Consolidate different ways of throwing and catching, and know when each is appropriate in a game.
- Use a variety of ways to dribble in a game.
- Use ball skills in different ways.
- Pass a ball with speed and accuracy using appropriate techniques in a game situation.
- Keep and win back possession of the ball effectively in a team game.
- Demonstrate an increasing awareness of space.
- Choose the best tactics for attacking and defending.
- Shoot in a game.
- Use fielding skills as a team to prevent the opposition from scoring.
- Know when to pass and when to dribble in a game.
- Devise and adapt rules to create their own game.
- Consistently perform and apply skills and techniques with accuracy and control.
- Take part in competitive games with a strong understand of tactics and composition.
- Choose and use criteria to evaluate performances.
- Explain why they have used particular skills or techniques, and the effect they have had on their performance.
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Year 6
By the end of Year 6 children are able to: - Understand the importance of warming up and cooling down.
- Carry out warm-ups and cool-downs safely and effectively.
- Understand why exercise is good for health, fitness and wellbeing.
- Know ways in which they can become healthier.
- Hit a bowled ball over longer distances.
- Use good hand-eye coordination to be able to direct a ball when striking or hitting.
- Understand how to serve in order to start a game.
- Throw and catch accurately and successfully under pressure in a game.
- Show confidence in using ball skills in various ways in a game situation, and link these together effectively.
- Choose and make the best pass in a game situation and link a range of skills together with fluency e.g. passing and receiving the ball on the move.
- Keep and win back possession of the ball effectively and in a variety of ways in a team game.
- Demonstrate a good awareness of space.
- Think ahead and create a plan or attack or defence.
- Apply their knowledge of the skills of attacking and defending.
- Work as a team to develop fielding strategies to prevent the opposition from scoring.
- Follow and create complex rules to play a game successfully.
- Communicate plans to others during a game.
- Lead others during a game.
- Perform and apply a variety of skills and techniques confidently and with precision.
- Take part in competitive games with a strong understanding of tactics and composition.
- Thoroughly evaluate their own and others work, suggesting thoughtful and appropriate improvements.
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