Confident Leaders Through Experience
Leadership
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit transforms Year 5 students from participants into leaders by developing the practical skills needed to organise, manage, and teach physical activities safely and inclusively. Through progressive leadership challenges, students build confidence in decision-making, communication, and problem-solving whilst developing empathy and responsibility for others' learning and wellbeing.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we become enthusiastic and creative leaders who recognise and solve challenges in physical activities?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate leadership skills through enthusiasm and creativity when guiding others
- • To recognise when activities need modification due to lack of challenge or unfair teams
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can leaders organise teams efficiently whilst ensuring everyone stays actively involved?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop skills in sorting teams quickly and efficiently using various methods
- • To understand the importance of arranging tasks for maximum participation
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use effective communication and leadership skills to manage challenging situations fairly and safely?
Key Objectives:
- • To suggest ways to manage inappropriate behaviour effectively using non-verbal communication
- • To demonstrate leadership skills when officiating and resolving conflicts
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we become effective leaders who keep others safe while having fun?
Key Objectives:
- • To lead a warm-up activity effectively with clear instructions
- • To organise and manage groups safely during physical activities
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we ensure activities are both challenging and safe when we lead others?
Key Objectives:
- • To work collaboratively to plan and execute safe physical activities
- • To demonstrate leadership skills when organising group activities
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our leadership skills to teach and inspire younger students in physical activities?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate leadership skills by planning and delivering PE activities to younger students
- • To show perseverance and resilience when activities don't go as planned