Key Stage One

Physical Education TOOLKIT

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: GAMES 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: DANCE 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: GYMNASTICS 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: SWIMMING 

PE1. Use the terms ‘opponent’ and ‘team-mate’.

PE5. Copy and remember moves and positions.


PE9. Copy and remember actions.

PE18. Swim unaided up to 25 metres.


PE2. Use rolling, hitting, running, jumping, catching and kicking skills in combination. 

PE6. Move with careful control and coordination.


PE10. Move with some control and awareness of space. 

PE19. Use one basic stroke, breathing correctly. 

PE11. Link two or more actions to make a sequence. 

PE3.Develop tactics. 

PE7. Link two or more actions to perform a sequence.


PE12. Show contrasts (such as small/tall, straight/curved and wide/narrow). 

PE20.Control leg movements. 

PE4. Lead others when appropriate. 

PE8. Choose movements to communicate a mood, feeling or idea.

PE13. Travel by rolling forwards, backwards and sideways. 

PE14. Hold a position whilst balancing on different points of the body. 

PE15. Climb safely on equipment. 

PE16. Stretch and curl to develop flexibility. 

PE17. Jump in a variety of ways and land with increasing control and balance. 

Lower Key Stage Two

Physical Education TOOLKIT

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: GAMES 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: DANCE 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: GYMNASTICS 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy life- styles: ATHLETICS 

PE21.Throw and catch with control and accuracy.

PE28. Plan, perform and repeat sequences

PE34. Plan, perform and repeat sequences. 

PE41. Sprint over a short distance up to 60 metres.

PE22. Strike a ball and field with control.

PE29. Move in a clear, fluent and expressive manner.

PE35. Move in a clear, fluent and expressive manner. 

PE42. Run over a longer distance, conserving energy in order to sustain performance. 

PE36. Refine movements into sequences. 

PE23. Choose appropriate tactics to cause problems for the opposition. 

PE30. Refine movements into sequences.

PE37. Show changes of direction, speed and level during a performance. 

PE43. Use a range of throwing techniques (such as under arm, over arm).

PE24. Follow the rules of the game and play fairly.


PE31. Create dances and movements that convey a definite idea.

PE38. Travel in a variety of ways, including flight, by transferring weight to generate power in movements. 

PE44. Throw with accuracy to hit a target or cover a distance.


PE25. Maintain possession of a ball (with, e.g. feet, a hockey stick or hands). 

PE32.Change speed and levels within a performance.

PE39. Show a kinaesthetic sense in order to improve the placement and alignment of body parts. 

PE45. Jump in a number of ways, using a run up where appropriate.

PE26. Pass to teammates at appropriate times.

PE27. Lead others and act as a respectful team member.

PE33.Develop physical strength and suppleness by practising moves and stretching. 

PE40. Swing and hang from equipment safely (using hands). 

PE46.Compete with others and aim to improve personal best performance. 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: OUTDOOR AND ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: SWIMMING

PE47. Arrive properly equipped for outdoor and adventurous activity.

PE54. Swim between 25 and 50 metres unaided. 

PE48.Understand the need to show accomplishment in managing risks.

PE55. Use more than one stroke and coordinate breathing as appropriate for the stroke being used. 

PE49. Show ability to both lead and from part of a team.

PE56.Coordinate leg and arm movements. 

PE50. Support others and seek support if required when the situation dictates.

PE57. Swim at the surface and below the water. 

PE51. Show resilience when plans do not work and initiative to try new ways of working.

PE52. Use maps, compasses and digital devices to orientate themselves.

PE53. Remain aware of changing conditions and change plans if necessary.

Upper Key Stage Two

Physical Education TOOLKIT

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: GAMES 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: DANCE 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: GYMNASTICS 

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: ATHLETICS 

PE58. Choose and combine techniques in game situations. 

PE66.Compose creative and imaginative dance sequences. 

PE72. Create complex and well-executed sequences that include a full range of movements including: travelling, balances, swinging, flight, vaults, inversions, rotations, bending, stretching and twisting, gestures and linking skills. 

PE79.Combine sprinting with low hurdles over 60 metres.

PE59. Work alone, or with team mates in order to gain points or possession.

PE67.Perform expressively and hold a precise and strong body posture.

PE80. Choose the best place for running over a variety of distances. 

PE60. Strike a bowled or volleyed ball with accuracy.

PE68.Perform and create complex sequences.

PE81. Throw accurately and refine performance by analysing technique and body shape.

PE61. Use forehand and backhand when playing racket games.

PE69.Express an idea in original and imaginative ways. 

PE73. Hold shapes that are strong, fluent and expressive.

PE82. Show control in take off and landings when jumping. 

PE62. Field, defend and attack tactically by anticipating the direction of play.

PE70. Plan to perform with high energy, slow grace or other themes and maintain this throughout a piece.

PE74. Include in a sequence set pieces, choosing the most appropriate linking elements.

PE83.Compete with others and keep track of personal best performances, setting targets for improvement. 

PE63. Choose the most appropriate tactics for a game.

PE71.Perform complex moves that combine strength and stamina gained through gymnastics activities (such as cartwheels or handstands).

PE75. Vary speed, direction, level and body rotation during floor performances.

PE64. Uphold the spirit of fair play and respect in all competitive situations.

PE76. Practice and refine the gymnastic techniques used in performances.

PE65. Lead others when called upon and act as a good role model within a team.

PE77.Demonstrate good kinaesthetic awareness.

PE78. Use equipment to vault and to swing.

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: OUTDOOR AND ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES

To develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyles: SWIMMING

PE84. Select appropriate equipment for outdoor and adventurous activity. 

PE91. Swim over 100 metres unaided. 

PE85. Identify possible risks and ways to manage them, asking for and listening care- fully to expert advice. 

PE92. Use breaststroke, front crawl and backstroke, ensuring that breathing is correct so as not to interrupt the pattern of swimming. 

PE86. Embrace both leadership and team roles and gain the commitment and respect of a team. 

PE93. Swim fluently with controlled strokes. 

PE94. Turn efficiently at the end of a length. 

PE87. Empathise with others and offer support without being asked. Seek support from the team and the experts if in any doubt. 

PE88. Remain positive even in the most challenging circumstances, rallying others if need be. 

PE89. Use a range of devices in order to orientate themselves. 

PE90. Quickly assess changing conditions and adapt plans to ensure safety comes first.