Medium Term Plan - Table Tennis - GCSE

The GCSE table tennis programme at Key Stage 4 spans over 6 lessons with the intent to refine core skills and apply advanced tactics in the context of GCSE assessment. Students will engage in conditioned practices and gameplay to outwit opponents and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the rules and specific terminology. The curriculum aims to build on the foundational skills acquired at Key Stage 3, increasing the challenge and speed, and encouraging students to independently make and assess tactical decisions. The programme is structured to progressively develop students' shot selection, understanding of the game's physics, and the strategic application of spin, through a variety of serves and drives.

Each week is dedicated to a different aspect of the game, starting with the push shot and advancing through to slice, topspin, and serving techniques, culminating in the development of doubles tactics. Lessons are designed to be dynamic and interactive, incorporating a range of activities such as target scoring, video analysis, and competitive gameplay. Personalised learning is achieved through differentiated tasks that cater to varying skill levels. Students are encouraged to evaluate and improve their own performance as well as that of their peers, fostering a deeper understanding of gameplay strategies and self-assessment. The programme also highlights the importance of sportsmanship and the positive impact of regular exercise on health and social well-being. Career opportunities within the sports industry are explicitly referenced, providing students with an insight into the professional realm of sports.