Year 1 PE Lesson Plans
4 free Year 1 PE lesson plans for KS1. Each includes learning objectives, key vocabulary, a timed lesson structure and common misconceptions, and downloads as an editable Word document.
In Year 1, pupils build the fundamental movement skills that underpin all physical activity. Lessons focus on developing confidence, coordination and control in a range of contexts: gymnastics, dance, games and athletics. The emphasis is on enjoyment, exploration and effort rather than performance or competition.
Physical Development
Pupils develop fundamental movement skills — running, jumping, balancing, and throwing — that underpin all physical activity.
Pupils develop the fundamental movement skills of running, jumping and throwing through games, challenges and exploration.
Year 1 PE through the year
Fundamental Movement Skills
To master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching
Fundamental Movement Skills lesson plan →Gymnastics: Body Shapes and Balances
To develop flexibility, strength and control in gymnastics
Dance: Exploring Movement
To perform dances using simple movement patterns
Games: Target Games
To master basic movement skills in the context of target games
Athletics: Running and Jumping
To develop running for speed and for distance
Outdoor and Water Activity
To develop confidence and basic aquatic skills (swimming) or outdoor movement skills (OAA)