Denbigh PE Curriculum

Subject Lead: Miss Whalen

At Denbigh we provide a broad and  balanced programme of gymnastics, games, outdoor and adventurous activities, swimming, athletics activities and dance to enable the children to develop a wide variety of skills, be physically active and develop a life long love of sport that will in turn support a healthy lifestyle.

Our curriculum provides a progressive plan throughout each year and in subsequent years of a child’s primary education. We continually assess all children throughout their units of study to identify gaps in their progress and deliver tailored support within lessons to ensure progress.

Our focus on physical education will ensure that children: receive two hours of high quality PE per week, have access to extensive out of hours learning opportunities, will learn that exercise and activity are a lifelong undertakings essential for health and well being, and that P.E. will be linked to the wider curriculum in order to enhance learning for all participants. Furthermore, we provide a range of competitive sporting opportunities to develop the children’s sportsmanship, motivation and passion for sport.

The school was awarded the School Games Kitemark Gold in 2019 and continue to provide an excellent Physical Education for our children.

Download: Progression Threshold Concepts in Physical Education

Threshold Concept: Basic Movements

Milestone 1: To pass and receive a ball with some control.

Threshold Concept: Basic Movements

Milestone 2: To pass and receive a ball, when moving, with some control.

Threshold Concept: Basic Movements

Milestone 3: To pass and receive a ball, when moving, in opposed situations.

Threshold Concept: Performance

Milestone 1: To perform a range of rolls with increasing control

Threshold Concept: Performance

Milestone 2: To perform a range of rolls with increasing control

Threshold Concept: Performance

Milestone 3: To perform a routine with a range of body shapes and balances with increasing control and precision

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Threshold Concept: Agility, Balance and Coordination

Milestone 3: To balance confidently using equipment and perform a series of balances

Year 1 PE Curriculum

 

Dance

 

Copy some dance moves with some control

Begin to understand moving at different levels; low, medium, high, elevated

Begin to move with different speeds

Move depending on how the music makes him/her feel

Choose actions and link them together to create a simple dance with support

 

Games

 

Begin to handle a ball with some confidence

Stop a ball with some control

Send a ball in the direction of another person

Prepare his/her body to receive a ball

 

Gymnastics

 

Copy and explore basic movements

Balance with some control

Perform different body shapes with support

Perform a two-footed jump]

Link 2-3 simple movements

 

Agility, Balance and Coordination

 

Begin to move in different directions

Begin to explore ways to balance when stationary

Begin to explore various coordination activities e.g. Collection games

Run and recognise when I’m running at different speeds

Jump from a standing position from one spot to another, beginning to think about the position of his/her feet

Attempt to jump over small obstacles, beginning to think about the position of his/her feet

 

Outdoor and Adventurous Activity

 

Use his/her orienteering skills to find areas around school from a photograph

Work with a partner and in a small group to complete a simple activity

Explore ways to solve a problem

 

Year 2 PE Curriculum

 

Dance

 

Copy simple dance moves with increasing control

Move at different levels, directions and speed when reminded

Move depending on how the music makes him/her feel and say why he/she felt that way

Choose actions and link them together to create a dance with increasing independence

 

Games

 

Begin to handle a ball with some confidence

Stop a ball with some control

Pass a ball to another person or target

 

Athletics

 

Run at different speeds depending on distance sometimes with support

Jump from a standing position from one spot to another with his/her feet together

Jump over small obstacles and understand the importance of the position of his/her feet

Throw a variety of objects towards a target using one hand

 

Gymnastics

 

Copy and explore basic movements with increasing control

Perform basic rolls and body shapes with increasing control

Use equipment in a range of ways when I move

Link movements together to create a sequence

 

Agility, Balance and Coordination

 

Begin to move in different directions

Begin to explore ways to balance when stationary

Explore various coordination activities

 

Outdoor Adventurous Activity

 

Use his/her orienteering skills to find areas around school from a photograph

Work with a partner and in a small group to complete a simple activity

Explore ways to solve a problem

 

Year 3 PE Curriculum

 

Dance

 

Copy a range of dance moves with some accuracy

Explore his/her own dance moves independently or with a partner and create a simple dance routine

Move at different levels, direction and speed independently

 

Games

 

Pass and receive a range of items with varying sizes

Move with a ball with increasing control

Begin to use ball skills in a range of simple games

 

Athletics

 

Understand why I run at different speeds depending on distance

Jump from a standing position and begin to understand the differences between one and two footed take-off and landings

Jump over a range of obstacles and understand the importance of the position of his/her feet

Use one hand to use a variety of objects towards a target with different throwing actions

 

Gymnastics

 

Perform a range of rolls with increasing control

Vary how he/she travels in his/her performance

Use turns when travelling

Copy, explore and remember movements in his/her own sequences

 

Agility, Balance and Coordination

 

Begin to adjust his/her speed and body position to suit moving in different directions

Demonstrate ways to balance when stationary and begin to apply this when using equipment, e.g. a bench

Begin to coordinate his/herself in a variety of situations, e.g. running, catching, etc

 

Outdoor Adventurous Activity

 

Use his/her orienteering skills to find areas around school from a photograph

Work with a partner and in a small group to complete a simple activity

Explore ways to solve a problem

 

Year 4 PE Curriculum

 

Dance

 

Copy a range of dance moves with some accuracy

Create a dance motif of his/her own and perform to his/her peers

Move at different levels, direction and speed independently and with control

 

Games

 

Pass and receive when moving with a ball

Move with a ball with control

Use and apply ball skills in a range of games

Begin to understand why he/she needs to learn the skills prior to playing a game

 

Athletics

 

Understand why he/she runs at different speeds depending on distance and applies this with some consistency

Run and jump and understand the differences between one and two footed take off and landings

Jump over obstacles and begin to think about increasing his/her height

Think about his/her technique when throwing objects towards targets, e.g. javelin, discus, etc

 

Gymnastics

 

Perform a range of rolls with control

Perform a balance with control

Land with increasing control

Perform a routine which includes a range of body shapes and equipment

 

Agility, Balance and Coordination

 

Begin to adjust his/her speed and body position to suit moving in different directions

Explore ways to balance when moving across and using equipment

Coordinate his/herself in a variety of situations e.g. running and catching

 

Outdoor Adventurous Activity

 

Use a simple map to find points of interest in school

Listen to and act upon what others say to solve a problem

 

Year 5 PE Curriculum

 

Dance

 

Improve his/her own dance routines from listening to feedback from peers and his/her teacher

Assess and discuss his/her own and others’ dance routines using dance language

Create his/her own dance independently (or with a partner or in a group) which includes a range of levels, use of space, directions and speeds

 

Games

 

Understand why he/she needs to learn the skills prior to playing a game

Combine passing and receiving skills within games

Pass and receive when moving with a ball in opposed situations

 

Athletics

 

Understand why he/she runs at different speeds, depending on distance and applys this consistently in a range of athletic activities

Run and jump and begin to think about distance

Jump specifically thinking about jumping for height

Demonstrate differences in his/her technique when throwing objects towards targets, e.g. javelin, discus, etc

 

Gymnastics

 

Perform a routine with a range of body shapes and balances with increasing control

Perform cartwheels and handstands with increasing control

Adapt and improve his/her own performance by taking on feedback from peers and teachers

 

Agility, Balance and Coordination

 

Move at speed in a range of different directions, thinking about control

Demonstrate a variety of ways to balance when moving across and using equipment

Coordinate his/her body through a range of different obstacles, e.g. over, under, collection, ball manipulation, etc

Use a map to find points of interest, in and around school grounds

Begin to lead a group activity and make a positive impact

Begin to make decisions based on his/her group’s opinions to solve a problem

 

Outdoor Adventurous Activity

 

Use a map to find points of interest, in and around school grounds

Begin to lead a group activity and make a positive impact

Begin to make decisions based on his/her group’s opinions to solve a problem

 

Swimming 

 

With a water aid he/she can stay afloat

Move across a pool with a water aid

Swim 5 metres without stopping

Begin to be aware of different swimming strokes

Explore different ways of moving under water

Explore various water skills with increasing confidence (floating, handstands, etc)

Begin to swim further distances (up to 20 metres)

Use a range of strokes with increasing confidence

Move underwater with increasing confidence

Swim with confidence over 25 metres

Use a range of strokes effectively

Perform safe self-rescue in water-based situations

 

Year 6 PE Curriculum

 

Dance

 

Compare, develop and adapt longer dance routines

Perform and create a range of dance routines to a variety of music and different dance styles

 

Games

 

Understand and explain why he/she needs to learn the skills prior to playing a game

Combine accurate passing and receiving skills within games

Begin to use his/her skills to influence a game

 

Athletics

 

Understand why he/she runs at different speeds depending on distance and applies this in competitive athletic events

Run and jump and think about ways to increase the distance that he/she jumps

Jump specifically thinking for jumping for height and use this in competitive athletic events

Choose an appropriate technique using competitive athletic events and explain his/her choices

Gymnastics 

 

Perform a routine with a range of body shapes and balances with control and precision

Perform cartwheels and handstands with control

Adapt and improve his/her own performance to include a partner or small group

 

Agility, Balance and Coordination

 

Move at speed fluently and under control in a range of directions

Balance in a range of situations with confidence, and begin to perform a series of balances e.g. moving from bench to box to floor with continuous movement

Understand different aspects of coordination and create a range of different obstacles using his/her knowledge e.g. over, under, collection, ball manipulation, etc

 

Outdoor and Adventurous Activity

 

Use a map to find points of interest in an unfamiliar environment

Produce his/her own orienteering map for others to follow

Lead a group activity with confidence

Make decisions based upon his/her group’s opinions to solve a problem