Medium Term Plan - Hockey - Year 8

The Year 8 hockey medium term plan consists of a six-lesson programme aimed at enhancing the students' knowledge and skills in the sport. The core intent of the curriculum is to develop team strategies for both attacking and defending, with an emphasis on the core techniques necessary to execute these tactics effectively. Students are encouraged to apply their understanding of hockey to outwit opponents, make quick decisions, and utilise space efficiently. The programme is designed to deepen students' knowledge of small-sided games and the fundamental rules that govern hockey, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the sport.

Students will work on a variety of skills such as passing, receiving, dribbling, ball control, shooting, and tackling. The learning sequence is structured to build upon the principles of attack and defence through directional games, small-sided game situations for tactical planning, and opportunities for decision-making and self-assessment. Key concepts include outwitting opponents, developing physical and mental capacity, replicating skills, and decision-making. Personal development is also a focus, with resilience, sportsmanship, and lifelong fitness being highlighted. The curriculum includes differentiated tasks, personal learning assessments, and QR codes for additional resources on specific techniques. The impact of the programme is measured across different levels of skill acquisition, from emerging to mastery, ensuring a progression in the students' abilities to apply techniques, outwit opponents, understand the game, and make decisions on the field.