Year 4 Physical Education
Autumn 1
Invasion Games - Basketball and Rugby
Child can describe how the body reacts at different times and how this affects performance.
Child can move with the ball using a range of techniques showing control and fluency.
Child can pass the ball with increasing speed, accuracy and success in a game situation.
Child occasionally contributes towards helping their team to keep and win back possession of the ball in a team game.
Child can vary the tactics they use in a game situation.
Autumn 2
Gymnastics
Use an increasing range of actions, directions and levels in their sequence.
Moves with clarity, fluency and expression.
Show changes of direction, speed and level during a performance.
Begin to develop good technique when travelling, balancing and using equipment.
Perform a log roll, egg roll, teddy bear roll and forward roll.
Perform a tuck, pike, star, straight and straddle jumps off equipment.
Spring 1
Net and Wall
Use a forehand or backhand grip to strike a balloon or tennis ball.
Begin to use a tennis racket to hit a tennis ball in a particular direction.
Attempt a tennis serve with some success.
Attempt a volleyball serve with some success;
Perform a volley shot using a beach ball.
Compete in a rally.
Spring 2
Dance
Describe how the body reacts at different times and how this affects performance.
Know some reasons for warming up and cooling down.
Identify and repeat the movement patterns and actions of a chosen dance style.
Confidently improvise with a partner or on their own.
Demonstrate precision and some control in response to a stimuli.
Demonstrate rhythm and spatial awareness.
Summer 1
Athletics
Explain why exercise is good for health.
Confidently demonstrate an improved technique for sprinting.
Carry out an effective sprint finish.
Perform a hop, skip and jump to perform the standing triple jump.
Measure the distance of their throws.
Modify their use of skills or techniques to achieve a better result.
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities / Team Building
Give some reasons why they warm up and cool down during sporting activities.
Begin to follow a map within a familiar space.
Work well within a team and begin to show leadership qualities;
Aware of how conditions may affect the courses they are completing.
Show leadership skills with growing confidence.
Summer 2
Striking and Fielding
Position themselves correctly into a ball’s pathway when making a catch.
Keep sight of the ball at different distances and understand the importance of doing this.
Throw a ball accurately and with control, by adjusting their release and timing when throwing.
Position themselves correctly in a batting stance, using the correct batting grip.
Strike a ball, usually going in their chosen direction; position themselves correctly when playing attacking and defending strokes.
Direct a bowled ball towards an intended target, with some accuracy.
Invasion Games - Hockey and Lacrosse
Describe how the body reacts at different times and how this affects performance.
Move with the ball using a range of techniques showing control and fluency.
Pass the ball with increasing speed, accuracy and success in a game situation.
Occasionally contributes towards helping their team to keep and win back possession of the ball in a team game.
Vary the tactics they use in a game situation.