Medium Term Plan - Football - Year 4

The Year 4 medium term plan for football, designed for Key Stage 2, spans six lessons with the intent to develop essential football skills such as passing, receiving, dribbling, ball control, and shooting. The curriculum aims to enhance students' ability to pass and receive the ball with precision, control, and purpose, while also teaching them to use basic strategies to progress against the opposition and score. The plan focuses on decision-making skills during small-sided games, adherence to rules, and the promotion of physical exertion, fair play, sportsmanship, and enjoyment. Students will learn the importance of maintaining possession, spatial awareness, and supporting teammates, alongside understanding and applying the basic rules of the game.

As the lessons progress, students will build on their basic skills, starting with simple ball control and dribbling, and advancing to more complex gameplay with a goals/points system. They will also learn to outwit opponents by choosing and performing football skills with control and accuracy, enhancing both their physical and mental capacities. The curriculum includes developing accurate replication of skills and actions, decision-making, problem-solving, and personal development, focusing on resilience, respect, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Throughout the course, students will evaluate and improve their performance, with peer coaching and demonstrations being key components. The plan culminates in an assessment of the pupils' ability to apply their skills in game situations, with progress differentiated by ability. Cross-curricular links are made with literacy, numeracy, and PSHE, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.