Peer Referee Training
Upper KS2 students learn referee skills including signals, decision-making and game management
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About This Activity
Upper KS2 students learn referee skills including signals, decision-making and game management
Quick Info
moderate
10
Small demonstration area plus practice space
Equipment Required
Whistles
3-4
Referee signal cards
1 set
Practice cones
6-8
Tag belts for practice
6-8 sets
Cards
As needed
Cones
As needed
Referee whistles
3-4 whistles
Cones for boundaries
8-10 cones
Visual rule aids
1 set
Practice handball
1-2 balls
Visual Aids
As needed
Game Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Handball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Adaptable
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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