Games 4 - Unit Overview

The 'Games 4' unit for Year 1 students, as part of the Striver Lesson Plans, is an engaging and dynamic programme designed to introduce pupils to the foundational skills of football and rugby. Throughout the unit, children will learn and practice basic football techniques such as kicking, passing, and dribbling, as well as how to control and stop the ball effectively. In addition to football, the unit also covers rugby skills, where pupils will engage with basic passing, catching, tagging, and movement, including the coordination of moving forwards while passing the ball backwards. This unit builds upon prior knowledge and skills in both sports, aiming to develop pupils' physical abilities and understanding of the games.

Each lesson within the 'Games 4' unit has specific learning objectives and success criteria. For example, in football, pupils will focus on dribbling with control, passing accurately using the inside of their feet, and combining dribbling with passing. When it comes to shooting, they will practice aiming and shooting a ball into a goal using different parts of the foot. In the rugby sessions, the objectives include mastering the art of sideways passing, effective tagging of opponents, and improving overall passing, catching, and movement skills. The unit is designed to be flexible, with teaching tips suggesting adjustments for lesson timings and advice on how to progress pairs who exceed expectations. Teachers are also encouraged to simplify activities initially, with the option to increase complexity as pupils develop their skills.