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PE & Health
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PE & Health — 73 free resources
Warm-Up Activity Cards
Eight 5-minute warm-up games — print, cut and pull one at the start of every PE lesson.
The Healthy Plate
Sort foods into the five food groups and design your own healthy plate.
Multi-Skills Station Plan
Six PE stations — throwing, catching, balance, agility, kicking, dribbling. 5 minutes each.
Sports Skills Assessment Checklist
Teacher's tick-list to assess core sports skills across throwing, catching, balance and game play.
Cool-Down Stretches Poster
Eight key stretches with body part, hold time and teaching points.
Personal Fitness Plan Template
Students design their own 4-week fitness plan with goals, activities and reflection space.
Yoga for Kids — 8 Foundational Poses
Eight simple yoga poses for children, with breath cues and a class flow suggestion.
Mental Health Feelings Check
A self-check tool kids use to notice their feelings, body, and what they might need.
Handwashing & Hygiene Poster
Six steps to proper handwashing plus a daily-hygiene checklist for the youngest classes.
Tag Games Collection
Eight classic tag-based games with rules, equipment list and skill focus.
Growth Mindset in PE
Reframe PE thinking — 'I can't catch' becomes 'I can't catch YET'. Builds resilience in physical learning.
Sleep and Screens — Why It Matters
How much sleep elementary kids actually need, why screens hurt sleep, and ten habits for better rest.
Fundamental Movement Skills Reference
10 fundamental movement skills every child should master before age 8 — with how-to-coach cues.
Team Sport Rules — Quick Reference
Basic rules of six common team sports — soccer, basketball, netball, volleyball, hockey, cricket.
Balance and Coordination Drills
Eight simple drills that build balance and coordination — for warm-ups or stand-alone PE sessions.
Brain Break Cards — 12 Quick Activities
Twelve 60-second movement breaks for the classroom — perfect for resetting attention mid-lesson.
Healthy Snack vs Treat
Sort 16 foods into 'snack' (everyday) vs 'treat' (sometimes). Includes a make-your-own-balanced-snack activity.
Screen Time vs Active Play
Track a typical day, reflect on screen-vs-active balance, and plan small swaps.
Hydration Poster — Why Water Matters
Why kids need to drink water all day, signs of dehydration, and how much is enough.
Daily Mile Class Tracker
Class-level tracker for the Daily Mile — log daily distance, track total over a half-term, see whose class has run furthest.
Gymnastics & Dance — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 gymnastics and dance. Covers shapes, balances, rolls, jumps, and dance vocabulary. Aligns with KS1-KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Athletics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on athletics — sprinting, distance running, long jump, high jump, throwing events, relay, and the key technique points for each. Suitable for sports day preparation and curriculum athletics units.
Invasion Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on invasion games (football, basketball, netball, tag rugby, hockey) — attacking and defending principles, rules literacy, tactical concepts, and key vocabulary.
Net & Wall Games — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 net and wall games (tennis, badminton, volleyball). Covers scoring, court, key shots, and tactics. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Striking & Fielding Games Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser covering striking and fielding games — cricket, rounders, baseball, softball, and kwik cricket. Key rules, skills, tactics, and positions.
Swimming & Aquatics Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on swimming — the four main strokes, water safety, key technique points, personal survival skills, and the National Curriculum requirements for swimming.
Outdoor & Adventurous Activities Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on outdoor and adventurous activities — orienteering, map reading, problem-solving challenges, and developing resilience and teamwork through outdoor learning.
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on health, fitness, and wellbeing — the components of fitness, recommended activity levels, the effects of exercise on the body, sleep, and mental wellbeing.
Gymnastics & Dance Movement Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on gymnastics and dance — body shapes, balance and counterbalance, flight, travelling actions, compositional principles, and how to choreograph a sequence.
Striking & Fielding Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on striking and fielding games (cricket, rounders, baseball, softball) — batting, bowling/throwing, fielding techniques, scoring systems, and tactical principles.
Net & Wall Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on net and wall games — ready position, forehand and backhand, serving, tactics, and scoring in tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
Gymnastics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on gymnastics — body shapes (tucked, pike, straddle, straight), travelling actions, balance, rolling, flight, linking sequences, and floor and apparatus work.
The GAA in Northern Ireland — Classroom Resource
A P3–P7 resource on the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) in Northern Ireland — the four Gaelic games, the county structure, Cross-Community programmes, and how GAA connects sport to Irish culture and identity in NI.
Dance in PE Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 PE knowledge organiser on dance — dance vocabulary (actions, dynamics, space, relationships), creating motifs, dance from different cultures, and how to evaluate dance.
Outdoor & Adventurous Activities Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on outdoor and adventurous activities — orienteering, navigation, teamwork challenges, risk assessment, and the broader benefits of outdoor learning and physical challenge.
Health, Fitness & Exercise Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on health and fitness — the components of fitness (strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination), how exercise affects the body, and building a healthy lifestyle.
Swimming & Water Safety Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on swimming — the four competitive strokes, key technique points, water safety, and what to do in an emergency.
Dance in Primary PE Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 PE knowledge organiser on dance — elements of dance (action, space, dynamics, relationships), choreographic principles, dance styles, how to teach dance confidently, and cross-curricular links.
Yoga & Mindful Movement Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 PE knowledge organiser on yoga and mindful movement — key poses, breathing techniques, benefits for concentration and wellbeing, and how to run a yoga session in school.
Scotland's Munros & Outdoor Education
A P4–P7 Social Studies and PE resource on Scotland's Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet), the outdoor education tradition, John Muir, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and how Scottish geography supports outdoor learning.
Swimming Strokes Technique Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A detailed KS1/KS2 PE knowledge organiser on the technique for each of the four main swimming strokes, with key teaching points and common errors to address.
Competitive Games & Sportsmanship Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on competitive games — rules and officiating, tactics and strategy, sportsmanship and fair play, the nature of competition, and how to win and lose well.
Outdoor Play & Forest School — Scotland's Approach to Health
A P3–P6 Health & Wellbeing resource on outdoor play, Forest School, and Scotland's commitment to outdoor learning — benefits for health, wellbeing, and development.
Athletics — Track Events Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on track athletics — sprinting, middle distance, relay, hurdles, technique points for each, and how to coach running events at primary level.
Nutrition for Sport & Activity Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE and health knowledge organiser on nutrition for active children — the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in exercise; hydration; eating before and after sport; and recognising healthy food choices.
Highland Games Activities for PE — Classroom Resource
A P3–P6 PE resource inspired by the Highland Games — adaptations of caber toss, hammer throw, tug of war, hill racing, and shot put for primary schools, with skill teaching points and competitive formats.
Net Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on net and wall games — tennis, badminton, table tennis, volleyball. Basic technique, court positioning, simplified rules, and progression from individual skills to small-sided games.
Athletics — Running & Jumping Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on athletics — sprinting technique, distance running, the standing long jump, sargent jump, and athletics safety. With key teaching points.
Invasion Games — Football Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on invasion games, specifically football — passing, dribbling, shooting, positioning, defending, rules, and how tactical principles apply to other invasion games (hockey, basketball, rugby).
Outdoor & Adventurous Activity Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on outdoor and adventurous activity — orienteering, problem-solving challenges, risk assessment, teamwork, and the principles of OAA in primary PE.
Dance — Composition & Performance Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on dance — motif development, choreographic devices (repetition, canon, mirroring), performing with expression, dance styles, and evaluating dance.
Personal Best & Target Setting — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on personal best, growth mindset in sport, SMART targets, tracking improvement, and healthy competition.
Invasion Games — Tactics & Principles — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on the tactical principles common to all invasion games — creating and using space, defending, transitions, and how to read a game.
Athletics — Track & Field Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on athletics — sprinting technique, endurance running, jumping events (long jump, high jump), throwing events, and the importance of warm-up.
Health, Nutrition & Physical Activity Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on health and nutrition — the Eatwell Guide, macronutrients, hydration, sleep, physical activity guidelines, and a healthy relationship with food.
Cricket & Striking/Fielding Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on cricket and striking/fielding games — batting technique, bowling, fielding positions, tactics, and the rules of the game.
Dance & Composition Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on dance — the elements of dance (BEST), choreographic principles, stimulus for dance, styles, and evaluating performance.
Yoga & Mindful Movement Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on yoga — key poses, breathing, the mind-body connection, mindfulness through movement, and how yoga supports wellbeing.
Sports Leadership Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2 PE
An upper KS2 PE knowledge organiser on sports leadership — the qualities of a good leader, how to lead a warm-up, peer coaching, and officiating.
Growth, Development & Physical Changes — KS2 PE/PSHE
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on physical growth and puberty — what changes to expect, why they happen, and how to look after your changing body.
Fitness Testing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on fitness testing — the components of fitness, common tests (bleep test, sit-and-reach, grip strength), and how to use results to improve training.
Rounders — Rules, Skills & Tactics Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on rounders — the rules, batting, bowling, fielding positions, scoring, and tactical play.
Net & Wall Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on net and wall games — tennis, badminton, volleyball, squash — skills, tactics, rules, and the principles common to all.
Target Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on target games — golf, bowling, archery, bocce, curling — accuracy skills, practice strategies, and performance analysis.
Exercise Science & Training Principles — Upper KS2 PE
An upper KS2 PE knowledge organiser on the science of exercise and training — FITT principles, types of training, adaptation, and how training produces improvement.
Personal Challenge & Goal Setting in PE — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on personal challenge in sport — setting goals, measuring progress, overcoming obstacles, and the growth mindset in physical activity.
Hockey & Winter Sport in Canada — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the place of ice hockey and winter sports in Canadian culture and daily life.
Rugby & Outdoor Life in New Zealand — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the place of rugby and the great outdoors in New Zealand culture, from the All Blacks to tramping.
Aussie Rules & Cricket — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on two of Australia's biggest sports, Australian Rules football and cricket.
Swimming & Water Safety — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on swimming and water safety, vital skills in a country surrounded by water.
Water Safety in New Zealand — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on water safety in a country full of beaches, rivers and lakes.
Rugby, Netball & Teamwork — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on two of New Zealand's most popular team sports and the teamwork they need.
Outdoor Adventure in New Zealand — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's love of the outdoors — tramping, water sports and staying safe.
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