• Basic catching, throwing, and movement skills.
• Basic attacking and defending skills.
• Simple rules and tactics.
• Copy and demonstrate teacher-led warm-ups to a small group.
• Recall and state key teaching points of key skills.

• Select, combine, and perform a wide range of catching, throwing, and movement skills.
• Select and combine skills in open and closed situations.
• Be able to demonstrate a range of skills/tactics and creativity under pressure.
• Understand and describe rules and regulations.
• Lead a two-part warm-up to a group of students.
• Understand positions within game play.

• Demonstrate core and advanced skills with control.
• Confidently apply attacking and defending principles.
• Decision-making and problem-solving as an individual and a team.
• Successfully use and apply rules and regulations.
• Undertake officiating and leadership roles. This can include undertaking a three-part warm-up.

Building the foundations of anatomy and performance analysis.

Students will explore the skeletal and muscular systems, understand how they support movement, and begin fitness testing. Coursework starts with Section 1, focusing on analysing performance.

Developing knowledge of body systems and training principles. 

Students cover the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, learn how to optimise training for performance, and potentially begin Section 2 of the NEA coursework. 

Understanding fitness components. 

Students will examine the different components of fitness, their importance in sport, and how they relate to performance.

Applying theory to practice and refining skills. 

Topics include the effects of exercise, injury prevention, and skill classification. Coursework progresses with Sections 3 and 5B. 

Goal-setting and advanced coursework. 

Students will complete Section 4 and begin Section 6 of the NEA, while learning about effective goal-setting strategies for performance improvement.

Consolidation and exam preparation. 

Final coursework tasks for Section 6 will be completed, alongside Paper 1 revision and practical assessments to prepare for the End of Year Mock. 

Component 1

Learners will explore the different types and provision of sport and physical activity available for different types of participants, barriers to participation and ways to overcome these barriers to increase participation in sport and physical activity. They will also research equipment and technological advances in a chosen sport or physical activity and how to prepare our bodies for participation in sport and physical activity.

Component 2

Learners will investigate the components of fitness and their effect on performance, take part in practical sport, explore the role of officials in sport and learn to apply methods and sporting drills to improve other participants’ sporting performance. 

Building anatomical knowledge for performance

Students will explore the skeletal and muscular systems, understanding how they support movement and physical activity.

Understanding body systems and energy for exercise

This term covers the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, alongside energy systems and their role in sustaining physical activity. 

Exploring sport organisation and development

Students will learn how sport is structured in the UK and examine key principles of sports development. 

Measuring and applying sports development

Topics include evaluating the impact of sports development and understanding how it works in practice to increase participation and performance. 

Coaching principles and skill improvement

Students will study the roles and responsibilities of coaches and leaders, learn underpinning principles, and apply methods to improve skills, techniques, and tactics. 

Planning and delivering effective sessions

The term focusses on planning sports and activity sessions and preparing safe, suitable environments for participation. 

Foundations of fitness testing and client consultation

Students will learn how to use a range of fitness tests, conduct health and fitness consultations, and plan effective fitness testing sessions. 

Delivering and interpreting fitness assessments

This term focusses on delivering fitness testing sessions and analysing results to provide meaningful feedback for client improvement. 

Inclusive physical activity and planning for specific groups

Students will explore provision for different groups, benefits and barriers to participation, the exercise referral process, and how to plan tailored activity sessions. 

Understanding motivation and psychological theories

Topics include factors influencing motivation and attribution theory in relation to sport and exercise performance. 

Managing stress and team dynamics in sport

Students will study the effects of stress, anxiety, and arousal, and learn about the importance of group dynamics in team sports and group exercise settings. 

Mental health and wellbeing through sport

The term concludes with an exploration of the psychological impact of sport and exercise on mental health and overall wellbeing.