Assessment That Keeps Pupils Moving
Use activities linked directly to Sports I assessment criteria — teach, observe and record progress without taking pupils away from activity.
Quick Assess Activities
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 1: Animal Safari
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 2: Frog & Kangaroo Jumps
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 3: Flamingo Balance
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 4: Cheetahs & Tortoises
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 5: Jungle Adventure
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 6: Animal Olympics
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 25–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Invasion Games
Roll, Bounce, Catch — Lesson 1: Roll & Stop
Sending and receiving a large ball
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Invasion Games
Roll, Bounce, Catch — Lesson 2: Beanbag Throwing
Sending and receiving a large ball
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Observation Cards
Lesson Plan · Attack, Defend & Shoot
Moving Into Space
To recognise and move into available space.
KS1–Lower KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Attack, Defend & Shoot
Attacking
To create and use space when attacking.
KS1–Lower KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Basketball
Ball Handling & Control
To develop confidence and control when handling a basketball.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Cricket
Catching
To catch a ball safely and consistently.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Dance
Actions
To explore and perform a range of movement actions.
KS1–KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Dodgeball
Movement & Dodging
To move efficiently to avoid an incoming ball.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Fitness
What Is Fitness?
To understand different components of fitness and experience activities linked to each one.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Football
Dribbling
To dribble the ball with control while changing speed and direction.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Skill Rubrics
6-Week Unit · Athletics
KS2 Athletics
Sprinting, sustained running, jumping and throwing — the athletics events built on fundamental movement skills.
KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
6-Week Unit · Attack, Defend & Shoot
KS1–Lower KS2 Attack, Defend & Shoot
Space, passing, attacking, defending, shooting and decision-making.
KS1–Lower KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
6-Week Unit · Badminton
KS2 Badminton
Racket control, serving, forehand, backhand, rallying and game play.
KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
6-Week Unit · Basketball
KS2 Basketball
Ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, attacking, defending and small-sided games.
KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
6-Week Unit · Boccia
KS2 Boccia
Precision sending, tactical thinking and inclusive game play in the target sport of boccia.
KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
6-Week Unit · Cheerleading
KS2 Cheerleading
Strong motions, jumps, synchronisation, ground-level balances and performance — building a class cheer routine.
KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
6-Week Unit · Cricket
KS2 Cricket
Catching, throwing, batting, bowling, fielding and mini-game application.
KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
6-Week Unit · Dance
KS1–KS2 Dance
Actions, space, dynamics, relationships, choreography and performance.
KS1–KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
Physical Literacy
6-Week Unit · Athletics
KS2 Athletics
Sprinting, sustained running, jumping and throwing — the athletics events built on fundamental movement skills.
KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
PE Game · Fundamental Movement
Traffic Light Movers
Movement control, listening, reaction
5–10 minutes · No equipment
6-Week Unit · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 6 lessons · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 1: Animal Safari
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 2: Frog & Kangaroo Jumps
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 3: Flamingo Balance
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 4: Cheetahs & Tortoises
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Lesson Plan · Fundamental Movement
Move Like Animals — Lesson 5: Jungle Adventure
Running, hopping, jumping, stopping safely (baseline movement check)
EYFS · 20–30 mins · Minimal equipment
Fitness Testing
6-Week Unit · Fitness
KS2 Fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength, speed, agility, flexibility and personal improvement.
KS2 · 6 lessons · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Fitness
What Is Fitness?
To understand different components of fitness and experience activities linked to each one.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Fitness
Cardiovascular Fitness
To develop stamina and understand how sustained exercise affects the body.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Fitness
Strength & Muscular Endurance
To perform age-appropriate strength and muscular-endurance activities with control.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Fitness
Speed & Agility
To improve reaction, acceleration and change of direction.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Fitness
Fitness Circuits
To complete a balanced circuit using different components of fitness.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
Lesson Plan · Fitness
Personal Fitness Challenge
To review personal fitness and identify improvement across the unit.
KS2 · 8 minutes · Standard equipment
PE Game · Fitness & Conditioning
Four-Corner Fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, movement variety
5–10 minutes · Minimal equipment