Physical Education Term 1Curriculum Overview, 2023

Foundation

During Term 1, students in Foundation will begin learning rules and procedures when participating in physical education lessons. Students will participate in a PMP program that will have a focus on developing their gross motor skills. Students will also be introduced to and practise fundamental movement skills such as running, skipping, hopping and side-stepping.

Years 1 & 2

During Term 1, students in Years 1 & 2 will continue to focus on their fundamental motor skills. Students will re-visit and practise their overhand throw and catch skills, incorporating them in a variety of sports. Students will also focus on the ball bounce skills and be introduced to some rules and game play of Basketball.

Years 3 & 4

During Term 1, students in Years 3 & 4 will have the opportunity to participate in a Lacrosse sporting schools program run by a qualified coach. Students will be introduced to the rules and skills such as scooping, cradling, passing and catching and incorporate those skills into modified games. Students will also participate in a Basketball unit where they will focus on skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting and focus on their offensive and defensive skills. 

Years 5 & 6

During Term 1, students in Years 5 & 6 will have the opportunity to participate in a Touch Rugby sporting schools program run by a qualified coach. Students will be introduced to the rules and skills such as passing, catching and scoring a try and incorporate defensive and offensive strategies into modified games. Students will also participate in Tchoukball where they will learn the rules and focus on a variety of skills.

Students in Years 5 & 6 also have the opportunity to participate in Inter-School Sport and be part of a team. Sports in Term 1 are: softball, basketball and bat-tennis.