KS3 & KS4 physical education curriculum

Pupils will already have explored basic bat and ball (net/ wall) games at primary school. This requires pupils to transfer and apply previously learnt principles of attack and defence to consider how they apply in a different context. They will need to persist with tasks set and develop their ability to observe others to officiate and/ or coach. Later in net and wall games they will develop basic skills and hand-eye coordination further whilst also learning specific rules and techniques for badminton and tennis.

1. Ball familiarisation and battleships serving
2. Cooperating to build the longest rally
3. A movement focus on the ready position, split step and returning to the middle
4. Forehands, backhands and volleys in action
5. Outwitting your opponent to win a point
6. Playing games, keeping score and competing fairly