Year 8 Physical Education Curriculum Map 2022-23 Broadening Sporting Experiences Developing Fundamental Movements to Improve Performance Golden Strand – Skills Refining Skills Scoring to Maximise Performance
Golden Strand – Tactics & Strategies Problem Solving
Curriculum Focus Breaking the Mould Tolerance & Respect
Golden Strand – Movement Movement to Improve Performance
Tennis Students develop the key skills such as service, forehand and backhand as well as understanding clear coaching points of technique. Badminton Students continue to develop the core skills alongside a deeper understanding of the various tactics of the game.
Movement Pathway - Circuit Training Students gain a deep understanding of how circuit training can be utilised to improve performance and healthy lifestyles
Cricket Students develop batting, bowling & fielding skills and have the opportunity to represent the school in competitive fixtures.
Summer Term Football Football is the focus for all students in games during the spring term. Students have the opportunity to develop key skills and represent the school in competitive fixtures.
Rounders Competitive fixtures as students further develop the key skills and enjoy the game.
Spring Term Handball Students learn the skills and tactics of a completely new game. Key skills involve dribbling, passing & shooting as well as understanding the rules of the game.
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Movement Prep / Warm Ups Recap on movement prep and opportunity for students to remind themselves of expectations for warm ups for every PE & Games lesson.
OAA Students take part in Outdoor Adventurous Activity to develop personal skills such as teamwork, leadership, problem solving & communication
Autumn Term
Athletics Students continue to embed the technique for throwing, jumping events. Local and regional athletics competitions for students to challenge themselves.
Rugby & Netball Rugby & Netball continue to be a primary focus in games during the autumn term. Students develop a deeper understanding of the game and have the opportunity to represent the school in competitive fixtures.
Movement Pathway Movement continues to be a focus for PE lessons, encouraging students to maximise their movement, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Students focus on whole movements such as speed and agility which maximises their performance.
Participation Development Gymnastics Opportunity for students to be creative and work as a group to create a gymnastic routine.
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