Foundation Movement & Safety Unit | The PE Dept

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Foundation Movement and Safety in PE

Intro to PE

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Reception

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6 Lessons

This foundational unit introduces Reception students to the fundamentals of safe movement and co-operation in PE. The emphasis is on developing spatial awareness, following instructions, and building confidence in a structured physical environment. Through progressive activities, students learn essential PE behaviours whilst developing basic ball handling skills and social skills like turn-taking and partner work.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Moving Safely in Space

Big Question:

How can we move around safely without bumping into others or getting hurt?

Key Objectives:

• To move around safely in space without colliding with others or equipment
• To demonstrate control when starting, stopping and changing direction

Lesson 2

Safe Stopping Skills

Big Question:

How can we move safely and follow instructions to keep ourselves and others safe during PE?

Key Objectives:

• To follow simple movement instructions accurately and quickly
• To demonstrate safe stopping techniques in various movement activities

Lesson 3

Stopping Safely and Ball Control

Big Question:

How can we show amazing control when we stop our bodies and our balls?

Key Objectives:

• To stop safely and develop control when using a ball
• To handle equipment effectively and show good coordination

Lesson 4

Path Following and Turn Taking

Big Question:

How can we travel safely along different paths while working as a team?

Key Objectives:

• To follow a path using different travelling movements
• To work cooperatively by taking turns with teammates

Lesson 5

Group Cooperation

Big Question:

How can we work together safely and follow instructions to make PE fun for everyone?

Key Objectives:

• To follow instructions and play co-operatively and safely as a group
• To handle equipment effectively and move confidently in a range of ways

Lesson 6

Partner Ball Skills

Big Question:

How can we work together as partners to share equipment and practice ball skills safely?

Key Objectives:

• To work co-operatively with a partner
• To develop ball handling and rolling skills