Medium Term Plan - Tennis - Year 7

The Year 7 tennis scheme of work, spanning six lessons, is part of the Key Stage 3 Physical Education curriculum. Its primary intent is to instil the foundational principles of attack and defence in tennis, with a focus on directing the ball into targeted areas to challenge the opponent's return capabilities. The programme aims to cultivate core skills under increasing pressure, while also teaching students to accurately score and officiate games, using the correct terminology. Students will learn to select appropriate shots, employ deception and simple strategies to outwit opponents, and apply the rules of the game in competitive contexts.

The curriculum is structured to progressively challenge students with a variety of sending and receiving skills, starting with basic gameplay to facilitate tactical planning and evolving to include role diversification within practices and games. Key concepts include outwitting opponents through accurate and consistent use of basic core skills, developing physical and mental capacity through an understanding of tennis movements and game concepts, and refining skills to improve performance. Students will also engage in decision-making and problem-solving by responding to dynamic game situations and developing communication skills, particularly in doubles play. The programme emphasises personal development, sportsmanship, and the importance of staying healthy and active, while also providing opportunities for self-assessment and improvement through video analysis and peer evaluation.