Fitness - National Curriculum Programme

EYFS

Weeks 1-3: Fundamental Movement Skills

Objective: Build coordination, balance, and basic motor skills.

Week 1:

Activity 1: Animal Movements
Children move around the space mimicking animals (e.g., hop like a frog, slither like a snake, crawl like a bear).
Development Focus: Gross motor skills (jumping, crawling, etc.), balance, and coordination.
Activity 2: Obstacle Course
Set up a simple obstacle course (e.g., cones to weave through, tunnels to crawl through, small platforms to hop between).
Development Focus: Agility, balance, coordination.

Week 2:

Activity 1: Ball Skills
Children roll, throw, catch, and kick soft balls.
Development Focus: Hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, teamwork.
Activity 2: “Freeze” Dance
Play music and have children dance freely. When the music stops, they freeze in their current position.
Development Focus: Balance, rhythm, and body control.

Week 3:

Activity 1: “Simon Says” with Movement
Play Simon Says using different movements (e.g., touch your toes, jump up and down, wiggle your arms).
Development Focus: Listening skills, body awareness, coordination.
Activity 2: Balloon/Beach Ball Play
Children pass a balloon or beach ball to one another, trying not to let it touch the ground.
Development Focus: Hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and social skills.

Weeks 4-6: Strengthening and Balance

Objective: Focus on developing strength, balance, and stability.

Week 4:

Activity 1: Simple Yoga Poses
Introduce basic yoga poses such as "tree," "downward dog," and "cat-cow."
Development Focus: Flexibility, balance, mindfulness.
Activity 2: Push and Pull
Use lightweight equipment like small ropes or soft resistance bands to practice pushing and pulling motions.
Development Focus: Upper body strength, coordination.

Week 5:

Activity 1: Balance Beam Walk
Set up a low balance beam or tape a line on the floor. Children walk along it while maintaining balance.
Development Focus: Balance, concentration, motor control.
Activity 2: Strength Circuit
A circuit with activities like squats, leg raises, and jumping jacks. Rotate through each activity for 30 seconds each.
Development Focus: Lower body strength, endurance.

Week 6:

Activity 1: Balance Challenges
Use cushions, mats, and soft equipment to create varied balance challenges (e.g., balancing on one foot, balancing with eyes closed).
Development Focus: Balance, stability, body control.
Activity 2: Animal Crawl
Set up a space where children crawl like different animals: bear crawl, crab walk, etc.
Development Focus: Strength, coordination, and gross motor skills.

Weeks 7-9: Running and Agility

Objective: Develop speed, agility, and endurance.

Week 7:

Activity 1: Running Races
Set up a short racecourse, encouraging children to run to the finish line as quickly as possible.
Development Focus: Speed, agility, coordination.
Activity 2: “Follow the Leader”
Lead the children through a variety of movements (running, hopping, skipping).
Development Focus: Speed, agility, following instructions.

Week 8:

Activity 1: Relay Races
Divide children into teams and have them race in a relay format, passing a baton or marker.
Development Focus: Teamwork, speed, hand-eye coordination.
Activity 2: Directional Movement Games
Set up cones or markers and have children run to designated points (e.g., “run to the red cone,” “jump over the blue cone”).
Development Focus: Agility, speed, and listening skills.

Week 9:

Activity 1: Jumping Activities
Practice various jumping skills like jumping over lines or obstacles, hopping on one foot, and jumping forward.
Development Focus: Leg strength, coordination, balance.
Activity 2: Agility Ladder
Lay down an agility ladder (or tape a ladder shape on the floor). Have children step in and out of the squares, focusing on quick foot movements.
Development Focus: Agility, footwork, and speed.

Weeks 10-12: Fun Fitness and Well-being

Objective: Encourage fitness through fun, social interaction, and mindfulness.

Week 10:

Activity 1: Dance Party
Have a dance session where children can freely express themselves with music.
Development Focus: Coordination, social interaction, and rhythm.
Activity 2: Mindful Breathing
Introduce short mindful breathing exercises, encouraging children to inhale through the nose and exhale slowly.
Development Focus: Relaxation, mindfulness, emotional regulation.

Week 11:

Activity 1: Parachute Play
Use a large parachute to do activities like lifting it up and down or creating waves with it.
Development Focus: Coordination, teamwork, and large muscle movement.
Activity 2: "Superhero" Training
Children act as superheroes by performing actions like flying (jumping), running fast, and crawling.
Development Focus: Agility, strength, and creativity.

Week 12:

Activity 1: Fun Sports Day
Organize a mini "sports day" with stations for running, jumping, throwing, and balancing.
Development Focus: Gross motor skills, teamwork, social interaction.
Activity 2: Relaxation Time
End the program with a group stretching and relaxation session, helping children unwind.
Development Focus: Flexibility, mindfulness, relaxation.

This programme is designed to be flexible and fun, with plenty of opportunity for children to develop both physical skills and social-emotional abilities. It incorporates core EYFS principles while fostering a love for movement, teamwork, and self-expression

Year 1

12-Week Programme

Weeks 1–3: Foundation Movement Skills

Week 1 – Moving Safely & Body Awareness

Focus: Walking, running, stopping, space awareness
Activities:

Traffic Lights (run, walk, stop)
Follow the Leader
Move like animals (bear crawl, hop like a frog)

Fitness Elements: Cardiovascular movement, coordination
Curriculum Link: Master basic movements, develop balance

Week 2 – Jumping & Landing

Focus: Two-foot jumps, soft landings

Activities:

Jump over lines/cones
Jumping pathways
Star jumps (low reps)

Fitness Elements: Leg strength, balance
Safety Focus: Bend knees, land quietly

Week 3 – Balance & Core Control

Focus: Static and dynamic balance
Activities:

Balance on one foot
Beanbag balancing
Balance pathways

Fitness Elements: Core strength, stability
Curriculum Link: Agility and balance

Weeks 4–6: Coordination & Control

Week 4 – Throwing

Focus: Underarm throw
Activities:

Throw beanbags into hoops
Partner throw and catch (bounce allowed)
Target games

Fitness Elements: Upper body strength, coordination

Week 5 – Catching

Focus: Catching with two hands
Activities:

Balloon catch
Roll and catch
Catch and freeze

Fitness Elements: Reaction time, coordination

Week 6 – Rolling, Crawling & Travelling

Focus: Different ways to move
Activities:

Obstacle courses
Tunnels and mats
Rolling like logs

Fitness Elements: Whole-body strength
Curriculum Link: Explore movement patterns

Weeks 7–9: Fitness Through Games

Week 7 – Running & Agility

Focus: Changing direction and speed
Activities:

Cone races
Tag games (sharks and fishes)
Quick feet games

Fitness Elements: Cardiovascular fitness, agility

Week 8 – Team Games

Focus: Simple teamwork and rules
Activities:

Mini relay races
Beanbag team collection
Passing games

Fitness Elements: Endurance, cooperation
Curriculum Link: Participate in team games

Week 9 – Dance & Movement Sequences

Focus: Rhythm and creativity
Activities:

Move to musi
Create a short sequence
Copy and repeat movements

Fitness Elements: Coordination, stamina
Curriculum Link: Perform dances

Weeks 10–12: Application & Confidence

Week 10 – Fitness Circuits (Adapted for Year 1)

Focus: Moving continuously
Stations (30–45 seconds each):

Jumping spot
Throw into hoop
Balance station
Run to cone and back

Fitness Elements: Whole-body fitness
Key Skill: Trying best, not competition

Week 11 – Mini Games & Challenges

Focus: Applying skills
Activities:

Obstacle challeng
Team skill challenges
“Can you?” movement cards

Fitness Elements: Strength, coordination
Assessment Opportunity: Observe skill development

Week 12 – Celebration & Review

Focus: Confidence and enjoyment
Activities:

Favourite games vote
Group challenges
Cool-down with reflection

Fitness Elements: Sustained activity
Curriculum Link: Enjoyment and participation

Year 2

12-Week Programme

Overview

Develop fundamental movement skills
Become increasingly competent and confident
Access a broad range of opportunities to extend agility, balance and coordination (ABC)
Engage in competitive (against self and others) and cooperative physical activities
Lead healthy, active lives

Session length: 45–60 minutes per week

Each session includes:

Warm-up (5–10 mins)
Main activity (30–40 mins)
Cool-down & reflection (5–10 mins)

Week 1 – Moving with Control

Focus: Running, stopping, spatial awareness

Warm-up: Move like animals (walk, jog, hop)
Main: Traffic light game, follow-the-leader circuits
Cool-down: Stretch and breathing
Skills: Control, awareness

Week 2 – Jumping & Landing

Focus: Balance and safe landings

Warm-up: Jumping shapes
Main: Jump over lines, hopscotch, low hurdles
Cool-down: Balance poses
Skills: Balance, coordination

Week 3 – Throwing for Accuracy

Focus: Underarm throwing

Warm-up: Shake and throw scarves
Main: Beanbag target throws, partner roll-and-throw
Cool-down: Arm stretches
Skills: Hand–eye coordination

Week 4 – Catching & Tracking

Focus: Catching with two hands

Warm-up: Balloon tap
Main: Throw-and-catch with balls, bounce-and-catch
Cool-down: Stretch & reflect
Skills: Reaction, coordination

Week 5 – Agility & Direction Changes

Focus: Speed and agility

Warm-up: Quick feet games
Main: Cone slalom runs, agility ladders
Cool-down: Walking laps & stretches
Skills: Agility, speed

Week 6 – Fitness Circuits

Focus: Whole-body fitness

Warm-up: Dynamic stretches
Main: Simple circuit (star jumps, squats, jogging, balance)
Cool-down: Heart-rate awareness
Skills: Strength, stamina

Week 7 – Balance & Core Strength

Focus: Static and dynamic balance

Warm-up: Balance tag
Main: Balance stations (beams, cushions, one-leg tasks)
Cool-down: Yoga-style poses
Skills: Balance, control

Week 8 – Team Games (Cooperation)

Focus: Working with others

Warm-up: Partner mirroring
Main: Relay races, parachute games
Cool-down: Group reflection
Skills: Cooperation, communication

Week 9 – Target Games

Focus: Aiming and control

Warm-up: Roll the ball
Main: Bowling games, target hoops
Cool-down: Stretching
Skills: Accuracy, control

Week 10 – Competitive Games (Personal Best)

Focus: Competing against self

Warm-up: Fitness bingo
Main: Timed challenges (jumping, throwing, running)
Cool-down: Reflection on improvement
Skills: Motivation, resilience

Week 11 – Creative Movement

Focus: Movement sequences

Warm-up: Music-based movement
Main: short movement routines (jumps, turns, balances)
Cool-down: Relaxation
Skills: Creativity, confidence

Week 12 – Fitness Festival

Focus: Applying skills

Warm-up: Group game
Main: Mini stations revisiting key skills from the term
Cool-down: Celebrate progress
Skills: Confidence, enjoyment

Assessment Opportunities

Observation of movement skills
Personal best tracking
Pupil self-reflection (How did my body feel?)

Inclusion & Adaptation

Use varied equipment sizes
Allow choice of difficulty
Emphasise effort over performance

Cross-Curricular Links

Science: Healthy bodies
PSHE: Teamwork and resilience
Maths: Counting repetitions

This programme supports physical development, enjoyment of movement, and lifelong healthy habits in line with the Year 2 PE National Curriculum.

Year 3

12-Week Programme

Curriculum alignment (England – KS2):

Use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance
Compare performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement
Take part in competitive games and activities
Lead healthy, active lives

Session length: 60 minutes per week

Each session includes:

Warm-up (10 mins)
Main activity (40 mins)
Cool-down & reflection (10 mins)

Week 1 – Baseline Fitness & Movement Review

Focus: Fundamental skills recap

Warm-up: Dynamic movement patterns (jog, skip, side-step)
Main: Fitness baseline stations (run, jump, throw, balance)
Cool-down: Stretch & discuss fitness
Skills: Awareness, control

Week 2 – Running for Speed & Endurance

Focus: Sprinting and sustained running

Warm-up: High knees, heel flicks
Main: Short sprints, continuous jogging games
Cool-down: Breathing & leg stretches
Skills: Stamina, speed

Week 3 – Jumping & Power

Focus: Jumping for distance and height

Warm-up: Jumping patterns
Main: Standing long jump, hopping sequences
Cool-down: Calf and ankle stretches
Skills: Power, coordination

Week 4 – Throwing & Catching (Combination)

Focus: Accuracy and control

Warm-up: Partner throw and clap
Main: Target throws, moving catch drills
Cool-down: Arm stretches
Skills: Hand–eye coordination

Week 5 – Agility & Reaction

Focus: Quick direction changes

Warm-up: Reaction tag
Main: Shuttle runs, cone reaction games
Cool-down: Slow walking laps
Skills: Agility, reaction time

Week 6 – Strength Circuits

Focus: Bodyweight strength

Warm-up: Dynamic stretching
Main: Circuits (squats, lunges, press-ups, planks)
Cool-down: Muscle relaxation
Skills: Strength, resilience

Week 7 – Balance & Core Control

Focus: Static and dynamic balance

Warm-up: Balance challenges
Main: Balance beams, core stability tasks
Cool-down: Yoga-style poses
Skills: Control, stability

Week 8 – Team Games & Tactics

Focus: Cooperation and simple tactics

Warm-up: Team movement games
Main: Small-sided invasion-style games
Cool-down: Team reflection
Skills: Communication, teamwork

Week 9 – Target Games & Accuracy

Focus: Aim and precision

Warm-up: Rolling accuracy games
Main: Throwing at targets, bowling-style games
Cool-down: Stretching
Skills: Accuracy, focus

Week 10 – Fitness Challenges (Personal Best)

Focus: Self-competition

Warm-up: Fitness relay
Main: Timed challenges (skips, jumps, throws)
Cool-down: Reflect on progress
Skills: Motivation, goal-setting

Week 11 – Creative Fitness Sequences

Focus: Combining movements

Warm-up: Music-led movement
Main: Design fitness sequences (run, jump, balance)
Cool-down: Relaxation
Skills: Creativity, confidence

Week 12 – Fitness Festival & Review

Focus: Applying skills and evaluating

Warm-up: Group game
Main: Multi-station fitness event
Cool-down: Celebrate achievements
Skills: Confidence, enjoyment

Assessment Opportunities

Baseline vs end-of-unit comparisons
Observation of technique and effort
Pupil self-assessment (What improved?)

Inclusion & Adaptation

Adapt distances, times and equipment
Choice-based challenges
Focus on improvement not outcome

Cross-Curricular Links

Science: Muscles and movement
PSHE: Teamwork and perseverance
Maths: Measuring time and distance

This programme builds on KS1 skills and supports physical development, confidence and lifelong fitness in line with the Year 3 PE National Curriculum.

Year 4

12 Week Programme

Curriculum Alignment (Year 4 PE)The programme supports pupils to:

Use running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance and agility in combination
Develop strength, flexibility, stamina, and speed
Perform activities with control and accuracy
Take part in team games and understand simple tactics
Improve confidence, cooperation, and resilience
Understand the importance of warm-up, cool-down, and healthy activity

12-Week Year 4 Fitness Programme Session Structure (Each Week – 45–60 minutes)

Warm-up (5–10 mins): pulse-raising games & mobility
Fitness Focus Activity (20–25 mins)
Skill/Game Application (15–20 mins)
Cool-down & Reflection (5 mins)

Weeks 1–3: Foundation Fitness & Movement Skills

Week 1 – Introduction to Fitness Focus: Agility, coordination
Activities:

Tag games (freeze tag, traffic lights)
Agility ladders or cone patterns
Bodyweight exercises: squats, star jumps, wall push-ups
Curriculum Link: Fundamental movement skills, teamwork

Week 2 – Balance & Core Strength Focus: Balance, stability
Activities:

Balance challenges (one-leg stands, balance beams)
Plank holds (10–20 seconds)
Yoga-style poses (tree, warrior)
Curriculum Link: Control, body awareness

Week 3 – Cardiovascular Endurance Focus: Stamina
Activities:

Shuttle runs
Continuous movement games (bench ball, relay races)
Skipping challenges
Curriculum Link: Sustained activity, pacing

Weeks 4–6: Strength, Power & Coordination

Week 4 – Upper Body Strength Focus: Arms, shoulders
Activities:

Medicine ball or beanbag throws
Partner resistance games
Push-ups (knees/wall), bear crawls
Curriculum Link: Throwing, teamwork

Week 5 – Lower Body Strength & Jumping Focus: Legs, explosive power
Activities:

Jumping and hopping circuits
Standing long jump challenges
Squats and lunges (bodyweight only)
Curriculum Link: Jumping, landing safely

Week 6 – Coordination & Reaction Focus: Hand-eye coordination
Activities:

Reaction ball games
Throw-and-catch variations
Small-sided invasion games
Curriculum Link: Catching, decision-making

Weeks 7–9: Applying Fitness in Games

Week 7 – Speed & Agility Focus: Quick movement, direction change
Activities:

Sprint relays
Cone dodging races
Reaction starts
Curriculum Link: Running at different speeds

Week 8 – Team Games & Tactics Focus: Cooperation, strategy
Activities:

Modified netball/football
Target games
Simple attacking/defending roles
Curriculum Link: Team play, simple tactics

Week 9 – Circuit Training Focus: Whole-body fitness
Activities:

6–8 fitness stations (30–45 sec each)
Star jumps, skipping, balance, throws
Pupils track personal effort
Curriculum Link: Sustained fitness, self-improvement

Weeks 10–12: Consolidation & Challenge

Week 10 – Fitness Challenges Focus: Personal bests
Activities:

How many skips in 30 seconds?
Longest balance hold
Shuttle run improvement
Curriculum Link: Measuring progress

Week 11 – Games Festival Focus: Applying skills in games
Activities:

Mini tournaments
Team challenges
Mixed-ability groups
Curriculum Link: Fair play, cooperation

Week 12 – Review & Celebration Focus: Reflection and enjoyment
Activities:

Favourite fitness games
Class fitness quiz
Certificates or achievement badges
Curriculum Link: Healthy lifestyles, confidence

Assessment Opportunities

Observation checklists (movement control, effort)
Peer feedback
Self-assessment (“What have I improved?”)

Inclusion & Differentiation

Adapt equipment size/weight
Offer choice of challenge levels
Focus on effort, not performance
Encourage teamwork and encouragement

The programme supports pupils to:

Use running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance and agility in combination
Develop strength, flexibility, stamina, and speed
Perform activities with control and accuracy
Take part in team games and understand simple tactics
Improve confidence, cooperation, and resilience
Understand the importance of warm-up, cool-down, and healthy activity

Year 5

12 Week Programme

Curriculum Alignment (Year 5 PE)

This programme supports pupils to:

Use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
Develop strength, stamina, speed, agility, balance, and flexibility
Play competitive games with simple tactics
Improve technique, control, and accuracy
Compare performances and aim to achieve personal bests
Understand how exercise contributes to a healthy lifestyle

12-Week Year 5 Fitness Programme

Session Structure (60 minutes recommended)

Warm-up (10 mins): pulse raising, mobility, dynamic stretching
Fitness Focus (20 mins)
Game / Skill Application (20 mins)
Cool-down & Reflection (10 mins)

Weeks 1–3: Fitness Foundations & Skill Refinement

Week 1 – Baseline Fitness & Movement Quality

Focus: Agility, coordination, control
Activities:

Agility ladder or cone patterns
Fitness assessment (shuttle run, plank hold, skipping)
Movement technique focus (landing, posture)
Curriculum Link: Control, evaluation of performance

Week 2 – Balance, Core & Stability

Focus: Core strength and balance
Activities:

Static & dynamic balance challenges
Plank variations (20–40 seconds)
Partner balance games
Curriculum Link: Body control, confidence

Week 3 – Cardiovascular Endurance

Focus: Sustained activity
Activities:

Interval running
Continuous invasion games
Skipping endurance challenges
Curriculum Link: Stamina, pacing

Weeks 4–6: Strength, Power & Coordination

Week 4 – Upper Body Strength

Focus: Arms, shoulders, grip
Activities:

Medicine ball or weighted ball throws
Push-ups (knees/full)
Partner resistance activities
Curriculum Link: Throwing accuracy, teamwork

Week 5 – Lower Body Strength & Power

Focus: Jumping and sprinting
Activities:

Plyometric jumps
Standing long jump
Sprint technique games
Curriculum Link: Explosive movement, safe landings

Week 6 – Coordination & Reaction Time

Focus: Speed of response
Activities:

Reaction ball drills
Throw-catch under pressure
Small-sided invasion games
Curriculum Link: Decision-making, accuracy

Weeks 7–9: Applying Fitness in Competitive Contexts

Week 7 – Speed, Agility & Change of Direction

Focus: Quickness and control
Activities:

Shuttle sprints
Cone agility courses
Chase and evade games
Curriculum Link: Running at different speeds

Week 8 – Team Fitness & Tactics

Focus: Strategy and cooperation
Activities:

Conditioned team games (football/netball)
Fitness-based team challenges
Attacking and defending roles
Curriculum Link: Tactics, communication

Week 9 – Circuit Training & Conditioning

Focus: Whole-body conditioning
Activities:

8-station fitness circuit
Timed intervals (40–60 seconds)
Pupils track personal scores
Curriculum Link: Personal improvement

Weeks 10–12: Challenge, Leadership & Evaluation

Week 10 – Personal Fitness Challenges

Focus: Goal-setting and resilience
Activities:

Beat-your-best challenges
Fitness record cards
Reflection discussions
Curriculum Link: Compare and improve performance

Week 11 – Leadership & Officiating

Focus: Leadership skills
Activities:

Pupils lead warm-ups
Officiate mini games
Team organisation tasks
Curriculum Link: Leadership, fair play

Week 12 – Fitness Festival & Review

Focus: Celebration and reflection
Activities:

Multi-activity fitness stations
Team competitions
Certificates and evaluations
Curriculum Link: Healthy, active lifestyles

Assessment Opportunities

Baseline vs final fitness comparisons
Teacher observation checklists
Peer and self-assessment
Oral reflection on health and fitness

Inclusion & Differentiation

Scaled challenges (distance, time, equipment)
Mixed-ability grouping
Choice-based tasks
SEND-friendly adaptations (visual cues, rest breaks)

Year 6

12-Week Fitness Programme – Year 6 (UK PE Curriculum Aligned)

Curriculum Focus (Key Strands):

Physical development & fitness: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, agility, balance, and coordination.
Personal & social skills: Teamwork, communication, leadership, and fair play.
Cognitive skills: Understanding rules, health-related fitness, and self-assessment

Equipment Needed: Cones, stopwatches, resistance bands, mats, balls (various types), and space for circuits.

Programme Structure

Frequency: 2–3 sessions per week
Session Duration: 45–60 minutes
Session Format:
1. Warm-up (5–10 mins) – mobility, light cardio, dynamic stretching
2. Skill/Fitness Development (25–35 mins) – circuits, games, drills
3. Cool-down (5–10 mins) – static stretching, reflection

Weekly Focus & Examples

Week 1:

Focus: Baseline Fitness & Teamwork

Activities / Drills: Shuttle runs, sit-ups, push-ups, group relay races

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Assess fitness levels, cooperation, following instructions

Week 2:

Focus: Cardiovascular Endurance

Activities / Drills: Interval running, tag games, “fitness stations”

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Build stamina, pacing awareness

Week 3:

Focus: Agility & Coordination

Activities / Drills: Ladder drills, cone weaves, ball dribbling

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Improve movement precision and coordination

Week 4:

Focus: Muscular Strength

Activities / Drills: Bodyweight exercises (squats, lunges, push-ups), resistance band work

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Strength development, safe exercise techniques

Week 5:

Focus: Flexibility & Balance

Activities / Drills: Yoga poses, stretching routines, balance beam or line exercises

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Core stability, injury prevention, control of movement

Week 6:

Focus: Fitness Circuits

Activities / Drills: Combination circuits (cardio, strength, agility), timed rotations

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Introduce varied fitness components, self-assessment

Week 7:

Focus: Endurance Challenge

Activities / Drills: Mile runs/walks, group relay challenges

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Improve aerobic capacity, set personal targets

Week 8:

Focus: Speed & Reaction

Activities / Drills: Sprint races, reaction games (Fitness Statues: e.g., “Red Light, Green Light”)

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Develop speed, quick decision-making

Week 9:

Focus: Strength & Power

Activities / Drills: Medicine ball throws, jump squats, push-up variations

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Build muscular power and explosive movement

Week 10:

Focus: Build muscular power and explosive movement

Activities / Drills: Obstacle courses, ball games, multi-directional drills

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Integrate agility with skill application

Week 11:

Focus: Fitness Integration

Activities / Drills: Mini-games incorporating all components

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Encourage strategy, teamwork, and application of skills

Week 12:

Focus: Assessment & Reflection

Activities / Drills: Fitness testing (beep test, sit-ups, push-ups), personal goal review

Key PE Learning Outcomes: Evaluate progress, promote reflection, celebrate achievements

Sample Session (Week 3: Agility & Coordination)

Warm-up (10 min)
- Jog around the hall/field (2 mins)
- Dynamic stretches: arm circles, leg swings, high knees (5 mins)
- Agility ladder or cone drill practice (3 mins)

Main Activity (25 min)
- Circuit 1 (10 min):
  1. Cone weave (side-step around 8 cones)
  2. Quick feet on the spot (20 secs)
  3. Jumping over lines (10 reps)
  - Repeat twice
- Circuit 2 (15 min):
  - Ball dribbling around cones
  - Partner mirror movement (copy movements)
  - Shuttle sprints with direction changes

Cool-down (10 min)
- Walk slowly around the field/hall (2 min)
- Static stretching: hamstrings, calves, shoulders (5 min)
- Reflection discussion: “Which drill challenged your coordination the most?”

Assessment & Progression

Baseline & final week tests: 1-mile run, sit-ups in 1 min, push-ups in 1 min, shuttle run.
Self-assessment & goal setting: Students record progress weekly.
Differentiation:
- Less confident students: shorter intervals, easier drills
- Advanced students: longer distances, higher intensity, or additional reps

This programme aligns with the Key Stage 2 PE expectations: improving physical fitness, developing movement skills, and promoting personal and social skills. It’s designed to be fun, inclusive, and measurable, with progressive challenges each week.