Year 3 PE Lesson Plans
4 free Year 3 PE lesson plans for KS2. Each includes learning objectives, key vocabulary, a timed lesson structure and common misconceptions, and downloads as an editable Word document.
In Year 3, pupils begin KS2 PE with a more structured approach to skill development, tactics and performance. They learn to apply movement skills in a wider range of contexts, begin to understand how the body works and why physical activity matters for health. Lessons develop the ability to observe, evaluate and improve performance in themselves and others.
Athletics
Pupils develop running technique for speed and endurance, and jumping technique for distance and height.
Pupils develop sprint and endurance running techniques, understanding how posture, arm action and stride length affect performance.
Year 3 PE through the year
Athletics: Running and Jumping
To develop running technique for speed and sustained effort
Athletics — Running and Jumping lesson plan →Gymnastics: Sequences and Apparatus
To develop flexibility, strength and control performing longer gymnastics sequences
Dance: Stimulus-Based
To perform dances using a range of movement patterns
Swimming
To swim competently over 25 metres using recognised strokes
Striking and Fielding Games
To develop striking skills using hands and bats in striking and fielding games
Outdoor and Adventurous Activity: Orienteering
To take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and in teams