Games 3 - Unit Overview

The Games 3 unit for Year 2 pupils is part of the Striver Lesson Plans, which are designed to enhance students' physical education with a focus on ball games. Throughout this unit, pupils will engage in a variety of activities that develop their skills in moving with a ball, passing and receiving a kicked ball, and mastering the fundamentals of throwing and catching. They will also learn about attacking and defending tactics, and how to apply these skills in game scenarios. The unit aims to build on prior knowledge of fundamental movement skills such as agility, balance, and coordination, as well as basic attacking and defending techniques like stopping, intercepting, and marking.

Each lesson within the unit has specific learning objectives and success criteria to guide both teachers and pupils. For instance, the first lesson focuses on moving with a ball during a game, where students will practice dribbling, dodging, and maintaining awareness of their surroundings. Subsequent lessons will cover using space effectively when passing and receiving balls, and developing strategies for both attacking and defending in various game situations. The unit is structured to progress from individual skills to team-based application, culminating in pupils participating in invasion games where they demonstrate their abilities to work as a team and understand the dynamics of attacking and defending. Teaching tips are provided to ensure that activities are appropriately challenging and that lessons can be adapted to fit different time frames.