Medium Term Plan - Football - GCSE

The medium-term plan for GCSE football spans six lessons, designed for Key Stage 4 students with the goal of honing core skills within both conditioned practices and gameplay. The intent is to prepare candidates for GCSE assessment by developing advanced skills and tactical gameplay to outmanoeuvre opponents. This plan also aims to foster the ability to analyse and exploit the opposition's strengths and weaknesses, while ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the game's rules and terminology. Students will expand their knowledge in various competitive contexts, decision-making, skill execution, and specific football terminology. They will enhance their skills in passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling, ball control, and defensive tactics such as marking and tackling.

The learning journey is carefully sequenced to build upon foundational skills acquired in Key Stage 3, increasing in complexity and challenge. Students will learn to outwit opponents through strategic gameplay, develop their physical and mental capacity by taking on coaching roles, and enhance their performance skills in attacking and defending. The plan also focuses on problem-solving, decision-making, and personal development, highlighting the importance of sportsmanship and the positive impact of regular exercise on health and fitness. Additionally, students will improve their analytical skills, engage in self and peer assessment, and explore potential careers in the sports industry. Each week's lesson is structured with specific learning objectives, suggested tasks, and differentiated learning strategies to cater to individual needs and assess progress.