KS1 Lesson Plans
Our High-quality KS1 PE lesson plans are designed to be fun, inclusive and developmentally appropriate, helping young children build strong foundations in movement and physical confidence.
The effective Key Stage 1 PE lessons include clear learning objectives, simple skill progressions, engaging warm-ups, age-appropriate activities and opportunities for exploration and play.
Core features also include differentiation strategies, inclusive adaptations, safety guidance and assessment opportunities to support all abilities and learning needs.
By focusing on fundamental movement skills, coordination and enjoyment, well-structured KS1 PE lesson plans support physical literacy, improve engagement and help teachers deliver consistent, high-quality Physical Education in line with curriculum expectations.
Pupils should be taught to:
- Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities
- Participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending
- Perform dances using simple movement patterns.
- Athletics
- Fundamental Movement Skills
- Invasions Game Skills
- Locomotion
- Object Manipulation
- Striking and Fielding
- Target Games
- Gymnastics - Pathways, small and long
- Gymnastics - Balancing and Spinning on Points and Patches
- Yoga
Dance
Our dance content has been provided by www.dancetoschool.com Written by an experienced teaching dance specialist all units have different themes and come with additional teacher video support.
- Animals
- Fire of London
- Mini Beasts
- Pirates
- Under the Sea