At St Nics' we want our children to:
Our children are ready for the next stage of their educational journey, leaving us:
Skills Progression: PE (Physical Education) St Nicolas’ Infant School | |||
In KS1, statements in bold are non-negotiable in order to reach Expected Standard (no Greater Depth option). | |||
Skill | Reception EYFS | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Games |
Negotiate space and obstacles safely, with consideration for themselves and others.
Begin to throw and catch with partner.
Participate in underarm and overarm activities with increasing accuracy and control. | Throw and catch a ball with a partner.
Move fluently by changing direction and speed & avoiding collisions.
Show control and accuracy with rolling, underarm throwing, striking and kicking a ball.
Understand the concepts of aiming & hitting into space or into an objective.
Take the ball to a good position for aiming.
Try to win by changing the way they use skills in response to their opponent's actions. | Pass a ball accurately to a partner over a variety of distances.
Perform a range of rolling, throwing, striking, kicking, catching and gathering a ball, with control.
Move fluently by changing direction according to compass points, changing speed and avoiding collisions.
Vary skills and show some understanding of simple tactics.
React to situations in a way that helps their partners and makes it difficult for their opponent. |
Dance | Move energetically, such as running, jumping, dancing, hopping, skipping and climbing. | Move confidently and safely.
Perform phrases.
Recognise how their body feels after exercise. | Explore, remember and repeat dance actions.
Compose and perform dance and short phrases.
Describe how different dance movements make them feel. |
Gymnastics | Participate in a variety of specific midline activities more consistently and accurately.
Demonstrate strength, balance and coordination when playing. | Explore gymnastics movements.
Move safely and with confidence.
Watch, copy and describe what others have done.
Perform movement phrases using a range of body parts and actions. | Remember, repeat and link gymnastics movements.
Move safely and with confidence.
Perform movement phrases using a range of body parts and actions, and use information they have gained through watching or listening. |