Medium Term Plan - Striking and Fielding - Year 1

The Year 1 curriculum for Striking and Fielding in Physical Education spans across 6 lessons, with the aim of providing young students with a rich experience of handling various equipment and honing their individual play skills. The intent is to nurture movement skills such as sending, receiving, chasing, hitting, and rolling, while also fostering spatial awareness, communication, and teamwork. These lessons are designed to not only improve students' physical abilities but also to help them understand the health benefits of exercise and the importance of turn-taking and cooperation within a team. Knowledge acquired will include decision-making in coordination, awareness of game start and end points, and adherence to basic rules. Students will also develop key skills like tracking and striking, with an emphasis on sequencing that builds from simple ball activities to more complex game situations.

The implementation of this plan involves a variety of tasks that encourage anticipation, racket familiarisation, and accurate striking towards targets. Each week has specific learning objectives, such as mastering the basics of throwing and catching, developing racket skills, and applying these in competitive situations. Warm-ups often include tag games and stretches, followed by activities like target roller and racket relays. As the lessons progress, students are introduced to modified games, where they can apply their skills and grasp the concept of fair play. The curriculum also integrates literacy and numeracy through key vocabulary and scoring, with assessment opportunities including question and answer sessions, formative feedback, and discussions. By the end of the term, students will have reached varying levels of impact, from controlling a stopped ball to combining techniques under pressure and advising others on performance improvement. This structured approach to learning striking and fielding basics ensures a holistic development of physical education and well-being for Year 1 students.