PE & Health
PE & Health resources
Warm-ups, station plans, sports skills, healthy eating and personal wellness.
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Curator's picks for pe & health.
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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)
Single-page reference for KS2 athletics. Covers running (sprinting, distance), jumping (long jump, high jump), and throwing (javelin, shot put, ball throw). Includes warm-up principles. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Invasion Games — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 invasion games (football, netball, basketball, hockey, rugby). Covers attacking, defending, passing, marking, and tactics. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
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.
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Fundamental Movement Skills Reference
10 fundamental movement skills every child should master before age 8 — with how-to-coach cues.
Handwashing & Hygiene Poster
Six steps to proper handwashing plus a daily-hygiene checklist for the youngest classes.
Brain Break Cards — 12 Quick Activities
Twelve 60-second movement breaks for the classroom — perfect for resetting attention mid-lesson.
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.
Warm-Up Activity Cards
Eight 5-minute warm-up games — print, cut and pull one at the start of every PE lesson.
Balance and Coordination Drills
Eight simple drills that build balance and coordination — for warm-ups or stand-alone PE sessions.
Healthy Snack vs Treat
Sort 16 foods into 'snack' (everyday) vs 'treat' (sometimes). Includes a make-your-own-balanced-snack activity.
Hydration Poster — Why Water Matters
Why kids need to drink water all day, signs of dehydration, and how much is enough.
Tag Games Collection
Eight classic tag-based games with rules, equipment list and skill focus.
The Healthy Plate
Sort foods into the five food groups and design your own healthy plate.
Yoga for Kids — 8 Foundational Poses
Eight simple yoga poses for children, with breath cues and a class flow suggestion.
Growth Mindset in PE
Reframe PE thinking — 'I can't catch' becomes 'I can't catch YET'. Builds resilience in physical learning.
Multi-Skills Station Plan
Six PE stations — throwing, catching, balance, agility, kicking, dribbling. 5 minutes each.
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.
Athletics — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 athletics. Covers running (sprinting, distance), jumping (long jump, high jump), and throwing (javelin, shot put, ball throw). Includes warm-up principles. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on health and fitness — the components of fitness, how exercise affects the body, the recommended activity guidelines for children, and the links between physical activity and mental wellbeing.
Invasion Games — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 invasion games (football, netball, basketball, hockey, rugby). Covers attacking, defending, passing, marking, and tactics. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Mental Health Feelings Check
A self-check tool kids use to notice their feelings, body, and what they might need.
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.
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.
Screen Time vs Active Play
Track a typical day, reflect on screen-vs-active balance, and plan small swaps.
Sleep and Screens — Why It Matters
How much sleep elementary kids actually need, why screens hurt sleep, and ten habits for better rest.
Sports Skills Assessment Checklist
Teacher's tick-list to assess core sports skills across throwing, catching, balance and game play.
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.
Cool-Down Stretches Poster
Eight key stretches with body part, hold time and teaching points.
Team Sport Rules — Quick Reference
Basic rules of six common team sports — soccer, basketball, netball, volleyball, hockey, cricket.
Personal Fitness Plan Template
Students design their own 4-week fitness plan with goals, activities and reflection space.
Editorial
Articles for pe & health teachers.
Long-form pieces that go deeper than the resources — written by a qualified primary teacher, not generated.
Hand-built collections
PE & Health bundles.
Back-to-School Pack
A handpicked mix of routines, getting-to-know-you activities and easy first-week resources that work across grade levels.
12 resources
Substitute Teacher Pack
Self-contained cover lessons, classroom info templates, behavior strategies for unfamiliar classes, and quick fillers for the gaps in the day. Built specifically for the supply or cover scenario.
12 resources
End-of-Year Reflection
Reflective writing, fitness and wellbeing planners, and personal goal-setting templates for the final weeks of the school year.
8 resources
Spring Into Learning
Plant biology, butterfly metamorphosis, and outdoor-friendly art and PE activities for the warming months.
9 resources
Summer Camp Pack
PE games, art projects, and SEL builders that work for summer camps, holiday clubs, or any time learning needs to feel less like school.
9 resources