Year 6 PE

National Curriculum Expectations for the end of Key Stage 2:

Children should be able to:

use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance [for example, through athletics and gymnastics]
perform dances using a range of movement patterns
take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres
use a range of strokes effectively [for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke]
perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations

At Gayton, by the end of Year 6, the expectation is that children will be able to:

Dance

Exaggerate dance movements and motifs (using expression when moving)
perform with confidence using a range of movement patterns
demonstrate a strong imagination when creating own dance sequences and motifs
demonstrate strong movements throughout a dance sequence
combine flexibility, techniques and movements to create a fluent sequence
move appropriately and with the required style in relation to the stimulus. (using various levels, ways of travelling & motifs)
show a change of pace and timing in their movements
move to the beat accurately in dance sequences
improvise with confidence, still demonstrating fluency across their sequence
dance with fluency linking all movements and ensuring they flow
demonstrate consistent precision when performing dance sequences
modifiy parts of a sequence as a result of self and peer evaluation
use more complex dance vocabulary to compare & improve work

Gymnastics

plan and perform with precision, control & fluency, a movement sequence showing a wide range of actions including variations in speed, levels and directions
perform difficult actions with an emphasis on extension, clear body shape & changes in direction
adapt sequences to include a partner or a small group
gradually increases the length of sequence work with a partner to make up a short sequence using the floor, mats & apparatus, showing consistency, fluency & clarity of movement
draw on what they know about strategy, tactics & composition when performing & evaluating
analyse & comment on skills & techniques & how these are applied in their own & others work
use more complex gym vocabulary to describe how to improve & refine performances
develop strength, technique & flexibility throughout performances

Games

vary skills, actions & ideas and link these in ways that suit the activity of the game
shows confidence in using ball skills in various ways and can link these together effectively (dribbling, bouncing, kicking)
Keep possession of balls during games situations
uses skills with coordination, control and fluency
Takes part in competitive games with a strong understanding of tactics and composition.
create their own games using knowledge and skills
modify competitive games. Compare and comments on skills to support the creation of new games
make suggestions as to what resources can be used to differentiate a game
apply knowledge of skills for attacking and defending
use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and combination

Athletics

build a variety of running techniques and use with confidence
perform a running jump with more than one component (hop, skip, jump, triple jump)
record peer’s performances and evaluate these
demonstrate accuracy and confidence in throwing and catching activities
describe good athletic performance using correct vocabulary
use equipment safely and with good control

Outdoor & Adventurous Activities