Medium Term Plan - Volleyball - Year 11

The Year 11 volleyball medium-term plan, structured for Key Stage 4 students, spans six lessons with the intent to enhance core skills and apply them in competitive scenarios and demanding drills. The curriculum aims to cultivate students' ability to critically evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, and prepare for tournaments where they will both officiate and compete. Throughout the course, students will deepen their understanding of healthy, active lifestyles and fitness. By the end of the term, emerging students will show basic ball control under pressure, developing students will use core skills effectively in competitive games, and those who reach mastery will demonstrate strong tactical awareness and adaptability.

The educational journey will cover key volleyball knowledge such as decision-making, skill execution, and the application of tactics and strategies during gameplay. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of game rules and penalties. Skills to be honed include digs, sets, serves, spikes, and blocks. The learning sequence involves pressurised scenarios to refine tactical planning, independent decision-making, and a robust understanding of game rules. The programme focuses on outwitting opponents, enhancing physical and mental capacity, replicating skills in varied conditions, and problem-solving. Personal development is also emphasised, with discussions on sportsmanship, the importance of an active lifestyle, and fitness components. Moreover, the plan includes an evaluation and improvement component to foster analytical skills and leadership through self and peer assessment. Career opportunities in the sports industry are explicitly referenced, highlighting the potential paths available to students beyond school.