Medium Term Plan - Invasion Games - Year 3

The Year 3 Invasion Games scheme of work, tailored for Key Stage 2 pupils over a duration of six lessons, aims to enhance gameplay through the development of various throwing, catching, and kicking techniques. The intent is to cultivate simple tactical approaches such as maintaining possession, utilising space effectively, and positioning to score. An emphasis is placed on students beginning to observe and critique peer performances, suggesting improvements, comprehending game rules, and understanding the physical and mental benefits of exercise.

Implementation of the plan will see students acquiring knowledge on decision-making to successfully move the ball, spatial awareness, and rule application. Skills development will focus on passing, receiving, running, jumping, control, and throwing or shooting. The learning sequence will build from basic ball handling to simple gameplay involving decision-making and role functions. By the end of the six weeks, students will range from being able to manage the ball and understand game rules at the beginning level, to combining techniques under pressure and significantly influencing game outcomes at the exceeding level. The curriculum will also foster personal development by promoting cooperation, respect, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle, while cross-curricular links with literacy and numeracy are incorporated through key vocabulary and scoring activities.