Running in a competitive game
I can apply my understanding of running as part of a team while playing in a competitive game.
Running in a competitive game
I can apply my understanding of running as part of a team while playing in a competitive game.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: running into space enables you to score points in games.
- Move: running with the correct technique will increase the chance of scoring in a competitive game.
- Think: knowing where there is a clear space to run, away from the opposition, increases success in a competitive game.
- Feel: striving to improve your performance and believing in yourself will lead to success.
- Connect: congratulating team mates shows empathy.
Keywords
Opposition - one or more persons who are against someone or something
Score - the record of the total points earned in a game
Relay - a race in which each runner completes part of the race
Common misconception
Pupils run out of the area to avoid being tagged.
Explain the consequences of running out of the area and the fact it will limit the points they score.
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Running in a competitive game, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Running in a competitive game, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
60 cones, 30+ beanbags, 9 hoops, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
