Year 4 PE Scheme of Work

Dance and Gymnastics

• –To perform dances and gymnastics sequences showing clarity, control and fluency
• –To compose longer sequences with a clear structure in both disciplines
• –To evaluate and improve performance in self and others

• –Dance: learning a taught cultural dance phrase (e.g. South Asian or African-inspired) and adapting it
• –Creating a group dance composition of 32 counts with clear motif and development
• –Gymnastics: developing sequences on bars and box with flight elements
• –Combining gymnastics and dance elements in a cross-disciplinary performance
• –Formal peer and self-assessment using a simple evaluation framework

Net and Wall Games

• –To develop sending and receiving skills using a racket in net and wall games
• –To understand and apply basic net game tactics: placement, consistency and court position
• –To play singles and doubles games competitively within agreed rules

• –Grip, ready position and forehand groundstroke using short-handled rackets
• –Developing backhand and introducing a simple serve
• –Cooperative rallying: building consecutive hits over a net
• –Tactics: hitting to space, moving an opponent, using angle
• –Playing mini matches in badminton, short tennis or short racket format

Invasion Games: Football and Tag Rugby

• –To develop skills and apply tactics in invasion games
• –To understand the principles of attacking and defending in invasion games
• –To compete fairly and officiate parts of a game

• –Football: passing, dribbling, shooting and defensive positioning
• –Tag rugby: passing backwards, running into space and tagging
• –Small-sided games with coaching points on creating and using space
• –Introducing pupils to officiating: taking turns as referee with support
• –Evaluating team tactics and agreeing adjustments between halves

Athletics

• –To develop athletic performance in running, jumping and throwing
• –To compare performance with previous bests and set improvement targets
• –To use timing and measurement equipment accurately

• –Sprint development: block start position and acceleration phase
• –High jump: scissors technique and approach run
• –Vortex howler or foam javelin throw: run-up and release angle
• –Shot put (light ball): stance, grip and push action
• –Inter-class athletics competition with age-appropriate events

Swimming

• –To swim 25 metres competently and develop additional strokes
• –To develop breaststroke and introduce butterfly if ready
• –To perform self-rescue and water safety techniques

• –Consolidating all three strokes: front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke
• –Improving breathing patterns and stroke efficiency
• –Introduction to butterfly kick and simplified arm action
• –Timed 25-metre and 50-metre assessments
• –Water safety module: hazards, safe behaviour and calling for help

Outdoor and Adventurous Activity

• –To take part in outdoor and adventurous challenges requiring communication and problem-solving
• –To develop map and compass skills in an outdoor setting
• –To show resilience and support others in challenging situations

• –Line orienteering: following a course from control to control
• –Compass bearings: identifying and following north, south, east and west
• –Team problem-solving challenges: trust trails, log crossing, construction tasks
• –Planning and leading a route for a partner
• –Reflection circle: discussing what helped and hindered the team