PE in Year 5 & 6

At the International School of Toulouse (IST), children from Foundation stage to Year 6 have PE lessons, led by three PE teachers who are French Nationals and who conduct the lessons in French. Primary students have two sessions of PE per week: one session is organized inside and one outside.

All IST pupils must have a PE kit as prescribed in the School uniform document and have a medical certificate to be able to take part in sports activities.

PE is taught in the School’s purpose built facilities including a purpose built sports hall, a 100m track, a long-jump track, an all-weather pitch and a hard court area. Children from Year 3 may also go to a local swimming pool, depending on availability.

Aims for PE in Year 5 and 6

During Year 5 and 6 students consolidate their existing skills in all areas and perform actions with more consistent control and quality. They enjoy being active and develop a competitive spirit.  They have to apply rules and conventions for all sporting activities. They evaluate their own performance and recognise their own success. Knowledge and understanding of fitness and health are very important during this period.

By the end of Year 6, the vast majority of children will:

• Know that the study of physical education is concerned with healthy lifestyles and performing a range of movement activities
• Know the principal rules of established sporting and athletic activities
• Know the principles of water safety
• Be able to perform with control, coordination, precision and consistency
• Be able to plan their own performance
• Be able to participate in small-side team games
• Be able to use tactics to improve their own performance and that of a team
• Be able to identify the features of a good performance
• Be able to evaluate their own performance
• Be able to refine and improve their performance based on their understanding of what is needed
• Be able to apply the rules and conventions of a range of sports and activities
• Be able to use movement as a means of expression and communication
• Be able to swim a distance of at least 100 metres
• Understand how physical activity affects the body
• Understand the importance of dressing appropriately for physical activity
• Understand the importance of hygiene
• Understand the importance of safety procedures

Year 5 & 6 – Curriculum Map Physical Education
Terms	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer
Outdoor	Rugby	Athletics	Football	Hockey	Games
Indoor	Gymnastics	Handball	Dance	Badminton	Basketball

During the school year the Year 5 and 6 students will spend days experiencing outdoor and adventurous activities: Rowing (Year 6) and Snowshoes/Cross-country skiing (Year 5).