United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 5 Physical Education
A comprehensive physical education program for Year 5 focusing on sophisticated movement patterns, tactical awareness in team games, and the physiological effects of exercise. Students develop leadership skills and personal fitness goals through diverse athletic and health based activities.
Invasion Games and Tactical Awareness
Students develop attacking and defending strategies in sports like netball and football while improving ball control and spatial awareness.
Focusing on movement off the ball to create passing lanes and pull defenders out of position.
Learning the principles of player to player marking and how to anticipate opponent movements.
Developing the ability to move quickly from a defensive posture to an attacking one.
The Science of Fitness and Health
An exploration of how the human body responds to exercise and the importance of a balanced lifestyle.
Measuring the impact of different intensities of exercise on heart rate and recovery time.
Identifying major muscle groups and performing exercises that improve core stability and range of motion.
Understanding the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and hydration in sustaining physical activity.
Gymnastics and Body Management
Developing complex sequences involving balance, flight, and rotation with an emphasis on precision and control.
Working with partners to create stable shapes using weight bearing and pulling forces.
Improving the quality of take-off, flight, and landing when moving over apparatus.
Combining individual elements into a seamless routine that demonstrates variety and aesthetic quality.
Athletics and Personal Best
Students refine techniques in running, jumping, and throwing while learning to track and improve their own performance data.
Analyzing the biomechanics of starting blocks and the drive phase of a short distance race.
Developing endurance and understanding how to distribute energy over a longer period.
Refining the technique for javelin and shot put movements using weight transfer and follow through.
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Focusing on teamwork, problem solving, and navigation skills in unfamiliar environments.
Learning to orient a map and use symbols to navigate a set course efficiently.
Completing physical challenges that require every group member to contribute and communicate.
Identifying potential hazards in outdoor settings and taking steps to mitigate them.
Dance and Cultural Expression
Exploring different dance styles and using movement to communicate themes, stories, and emotions.
Developing the ability to move in time with music and in unison with a group.
Using gesture and facial expression to convey a specific character or story through dance.
Applying techniques like canon, unison, and mirroring to create a professional looking performance.