Medium Term Plan - Rugby - Year 7

The Year 7 rugby medium term plan, designed for Key Stage 3 students, consists of a six-lesson programme aimed at enhancing fundamental rugby skills and understanding of the game. The intent of this plan is to build on essential skills for optimal performance in small-sided games, develop attack and defence principles, and introduce simple tactics and strategies to outwit opponents. Students will improve their physical literacy and competence in body movement through a series of structured lessons. They will become familiar with sport-specific terminology, the application of modified game rules, and will learn to understand and use various strategies for attacking and defending, such as finding and utilising space effectively.

The skills development aspect of the programme includes passing, receiving, ball handling, tackling, dodging, and evading. The learning sequence is carefully designed to progressively build upon these core skills, with an emphasis on handling and tactical planning. Students will engage in activities that challenge them to outwit opponents using learned strategies and tactics, with a focus on fluency, consistency, and accuracy in skill execution. Personal development is also a key component, with an emphasis on sportsmanship, British values of tolerance and respect, and recognising character-building opportunities through rugby. Students will also be encouraged to evaluate and improve their own and others' performances, making tactical decisions, and developing mental and physical capacities within the context of the sport. The plan also outlines potential careers in the sports industry, highlighting the wide range of opportunities available.