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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can demonstrate respect and sportspersonship in different striking and fielding game situations.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: clapping, running over to someone or giving a high 5 after they perform well, reflects physical appreciation.
      2. Think: applying the rules fairly requires taking an impartial stance, even when you want to win.
      3. Feel: your own good performance and contribution to your team performance can bring joy.
      4. Connect: taking it in turns to experience all the playing positions enriches the experience for all.

      Keywords

      • Sportspersonship - the quality of showing fairness, respect toward the opposing team or player when competing.

      • Respect - showing someone or something regard for their abilities and worth, valuing their feelings and views, even if you don't agree with them

      • Fairness - following the rules, treating everyone equally and making decisions without bias

      Common misconception

      Pupils may not always recognise that celebrating others' achievements is an important part of their own development and contribution to the team.

      Encourage pupils that part of the game is to show respect and to respecfully physically appreciate it when someone performs well.

      Teacher tip

      To emphasise the lesson outcome, take a break in the middle of the game to ask pupils to give examples of when they felt respected, demonstrated respect or saw others doing so.

      Equipment

      wickets, balls, cones, bats

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What does respecting the umpire's decision demonstrate?

      Correct answer: good sportspersonship
      frustration
      ignoring the rules

      Q2.
      What are you more likely to achieve when the batter is slow and hesitant?

      let them score
      miss the stumps
      Correct answer: run them out

      Q3.
      Which two ‘ends’ can you throw to in a run out attempt?

      striker’s or fielder’s
      Correct answer: bowler’s or keeper’s
      batting or bowling

      Q4.
      What does an umpire raising their index finger to the sky signal?

      Correct answer: batter is out
      over has finished
      dead ball

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Who is able to congratulate someone who performed well in a game of cricket in a PE lesson?

      only the teacher
      Correct answer: everyone
      only their teammates

      Q2.
      What does congratulating someone on their performance demonstrate?

      Correct answer: respect
      disregard
      jealousy

      Q3.
      Which team should an impartial umpire favour?

      the batting team
      the fielding team
      Correct answer: neither

      Q4.
      How can we ensure everyone experiences the game of cricket fully?

      only ever field
      don’t get involved
      Correct answer: experience all positions

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