Sports i — Assess, Track, Improve — by UK PE Group

Give PE the same evidence standard as English, Maths and Science.

Sports I helps PE leads, teachers and coaches show progress, participation, inclusion and impact across the whole school — in a live tracking system built specifically for PE.

Primary Schools

The challenge

Delivering high-quality PE consistently, especially when staff lack PE-specialist training.

How we help

UK PE Group provides progressive lesson plans, assessment tools and curriculum support so every teacher can deliver PE confidently.

Sports I

Track physical literacy, movement skills and pupil progress from EYFS to Year 6.

Teacher Hub

Ready-to-teach lessons, diagrams and SEND adaptations for every year group.

Secondary Schools

The challenge

Managing assessment, reporting and extracurricular sport across large pupil numbers and multiple staff.

How we help

UK PE Group brings planning, assessment, evidence and school-sport management into one connected system.

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Assess sport-specific skills, sporting intelligence and participation at Key Stage 3 and 4.

Teacher Hub

Progressive units and assessment criteria aligned to secondary PE curriculum expectations.

SEND Settings

The challenge

Finding resources and assessment frameworks that genuinely support pupils with additional needs.

How we help

UK PE Group includes SEND adaptations, inclusive activities and flexible assessment to support every learner.

Sports I

Record progress against personalised criteria that reflect individual development.

Teacher Hub

Adapted lessons, low-equipment options and inclusive teaching guidance.

Multi-Academy Trusts

The challenge

Ensuring consistent PE quality, reporting and safeguarding across multiple schools.

How we help

UK PE Group enables central oversight of curriculum, assessment and reporting across all trust schools.

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Trust-level reporting and cross-school benchmarking.

Teacher Hub

Shared resource library and consistent lesson delivery across all schools.

Coaching Providers

The challenge

Demonstrating impact, managing multiple school contracts and developing coaching staff.

How we help

UK PE Group helps coaching organisations plan, record and evidence their delivery across partner schools.

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Record assessments, evidence and attendance for every school and session.

Teacher Hub

Session plans and coaching resources for consistent delivery.

International Schools

The challenge

Accessing a structured PE framework that aligns with British curriculum expectations.

How we help

UK PE Group provides a complete planning, assessment and reporting platform suitable for international settings following the English national curriculum.

Sports I

Full assessment framework adaptable to your school context.

Teacher Hub

Curriculum-aligned lessons and resources with flexible delivery options.

Free Sample Cards

Try a sample coaching card.

See the full format teachers and coaches use every week — aim, activity, adaptations and teacher prompts, straight from the Sports I card library.

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SEN/SEND CONFIDENCE CARD

Inclusion • Participation • Progress • Belonging

1 Believe Try Improve

My Personal Best

I can improve when I practise

Aim

Help children recognise improvement without comparing themselves with others.

Equipment

Ball, beanbag, cones, stopwatch or no equipment.

Activity

1Choose one simple challenge (see examples).
2Complete the challenge and record your result.
3Have another attempt.
4Try to beat your own score.

Example Challenges

Catch a ball five times
Complete five target throws
Balance on one foot
Walk along a line
Perform five controlled jumps
Complete a movement sequence

No-Equipment Version

Balance, hopping, marching, star jumps, line walking or simple movement sequences.

Adaptations

Reduce distance
Increase target size
Allow seated participation
Use demonstrations
Allow more time

Teacher Prompts

What went better that time?
What are you proud of?
What helped you improve?
Would you like to try again?

Confidence Ladder

I watched

I tried with help

I tried myself

I did it

I helped someone else

“I am improving”

Believe, Try, Improve

Inclusion for All

Active Learners

Brighter Futures

Inclusion for All • Active Learners • Brighter Futures

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SEND & INCLUSIVE PE

Move • Play • Communicate • Succeed

Fitness, Strength & Active Challenges

Bear Walk

Walk strong on hands and feet!

Time

5–10 mins

Group

1–8

Space

hall, classroom or outdoors

Equipment

None

No-Equipment Version

Use floor space only.

How to Play

1Start on hands and feet with knees off the floor.
2Keep arms and legs strong.
3Walk forward like a bear, one side at a time.
4Rest and try again.
5Count a few strong steps.

Coaching Points

Keep the back flat and strong.
Use slow controlled steps.
Offer support if needed.
Praise effort and balance.

LIFT

WALK

BALANCE

SMILE

LIFT • WALK • BALANCE • SMILE

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SPORTS I INCLUSIVE

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SEND & INCLUSIVE PE

Move • Play • Communicate • Succeed

Fitness, Strength & Active Challenges

Active Stations

Move, try and keep active!

Time

10–15 mins

Group

1–12

Space

hall, classroom or outdoors

Equipment

Cones, spots or cards (optional)

No-Equipment Version

Use marked spaces and bodyweight actions.

How to Play

1Set up four stations around the space: march, balance, jump and reach.
2Children start at any station.
3Move for 30 seconds, then switch.
4Complete every station at least twice.
5Finish with a group cool-down.

Coaching Points

Model each station first.
Keep work and rest times short.
Praise effort and switching safely.
Let children choose the challenge level.

MOVE

TRY

SWITCH

ACTIVE

TRY • MOVE • IMPROVE

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