Year 4 PE Lesson Plans
4 free Year 4 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 4, pupils engage with a more demanding and varied physical education curriculum. They develop competitive game skills in invasion and net games, perform more complex gymnastic and dance compositions, compete in athletics events and navigate outdoor environments. The ability to observe, analyse and improve performance becomes a central expectation.
Dance & Gymnastics
Pupils compose and perform sequences that combine gymnastic skills with expressive dance elements.
Pupils extend their gymnastics skills into partner and group work, exploring counterbalance, matching and mirroring, and canon and synchronisation.
Year 4 PE through the year
Dance and Gymnastics
To perform dances and gymnastics sequences showing clarity, control and fluency
Dance and Gymnastics lesson plan →Net and Wall Games
To develop sending and receiving skills using a racket in net and wall games
Invasion Games: Football and Tag Rugby
To develop skills and apply tactics in invasion games
Athletics
To develop athletic performance in running, jumping and throwing
Swimming
To swim 25 metres competently and develop additional strokes
Outdoor and Adventurous Activity
To take part in outdoor and adventurous challenges requiring communication and problem-solving