The Athletics Fundamentals Scheme of Work features 6 complete lesson plans to introduce your students to the key skills of Athletics. The lessons are designed and presented by international decathlete and Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Martin Brockman. Each lesson comes with a QR code taking you to a video of the lesson plan and includes teaching resources to aid in your delivery. Brought to you by Performance Pathways!

Introduce young players to the fundamentals of basketball with our Key Stage 2 Basketball Curriculum. Specifically designed for primary school students, this curriculum provides a structured and engaging approach to learning basketball skills and concepts. It covers essential elements such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense, with age-appropriate drills and activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Each lesson plan is crafted to build confidence and competence, incorporating fun, interactive exercises that keep students motivated and excited about the game. Ideal for teachers and coaches, this curriculum supports effective teaching and progression through clear objectives and easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable basketball experience for Key Stage 2 students.

Engage students with our Key Stage 3 Basketball Curriculum, designed to build fundamental skills and enhance understanding of the game. This curriculum offers a structured approach to learning basketball, covering key aspects such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defensive strategies. It includes age-appropriate drills, exercises, and game scenarios that promote skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Ideal for teachers and coaches, this curriculum provides clear objectives and easy-to-follow lesson plans to support effective teaching and foster a love for basketball among Key Stage 3 students.

Download the Performance Pathways Rugby Curriculum for Schools, designed by Director of Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club, Richie Williams. The Complete Curriculum contains 6-Week Schemes of Work across 5 age groups, providing you with everything you need to deliver Rugby from first engagement through to high performance. The curriculum has 5 levels of performance, each building on the skills developed at the previous level to create an integrated pathway across 30 lessons. Each lesson comes with a QR code so you can see the lesson delivered by Richie, and comes with a host of peer assessment resources, posters, and activity cards. The curriculum comes with a curriculum guide to support student assessment and to provide a framework for selecting the right lessons for your students. All lessons are designed around the 6 key ares of Rugby: Evasion skills Ball handling Team attack Team defence Contact skills Game awareness With lessons developed by one of the UK’s leading coaches, and teaching resources created by the design team at Performance Pathways, the Complete Rugby Curriculum for Schools is a must-have for any school delivering a Rugby Program as part of the Physical Education curriculum. Check out the video for a sample lesson plan with Richie…

Download the Performance Pathways Hockey Curriculum for Schools, designed by International Hockey Coach, Jamie Kingstone. The Complete Curriculum contains 6-Week Schemes of Work across 5 age groups, providing you with everything you need to deliver Hockey from first time picking up a stick through to high performance. The curriculum has 5 levels of performance, each building on the skills developed at the previous level to create an integrated pathway across 30 lessons. Each lesson comes with a QR code so you can see the lesson delivered by Jamie, and comes with over 50 teaching resources including peer assessment card, posters, and interactive activity cards. The curriculum comes with a curriculum guide to support student assessment and to provide a framework for selecting the right lessons for your students. All lessons are designed around the 6 key ares of Hockey: Evasion skills Dribbling Passing Receiving Defending Shooting Game Play With lessons developed by one of the UK’s leading coaches, and teaching resources created by the design team at Performance Pathways, the Complete Hockey Curriculum for Schools is a must-have for any school delivering a Hockey Program as part of the Physical Education curriculum. Check out the video for a sample lesson plan with Jamie…

Elevate your game with our Basketball Technique Cards, a must-have resource for players and coaches alike. These cards offer a comprehensive guide to mastering essential basketball techniques, featuring clear illustrations and concise instructions for each skill. From shooting fundamentals and dribbling drills to defensive stances and passing accuracy, each card provides step-by-step guidance to help players refine their technique and improve their performance on the court. Made with high-quality, durable materials, these cards are perfect for on-the-go practice and quick reference during training sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking to perfect your skills or a coach seeking effective training tools, our Basketball Technique Cards are designed to support skill development and boost confidence.

Boost team skills and enjoyment with our Rugby Game Activities. Designed for Performance Pathways by Richie Williams, Director of Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club, these activities offer engaging drills and exercises that focus on key aspects of the game, such as passing, tackling, and strategic play. Each activity comes with a QR Code with a link to an explanation video for each activity, allowing you to teach on-the-go or to empower your students to lead their own activities. Perfect for** all skill levels**, our Rugby Game Activities help build essential rugby skills and foster a positive team environment.

Get this series of interactive Basketball Skills posters, perfect for decorating your sports department! Ready to print on A3 and A4, each poster comes with an interactive QR code taking students to a video about the skill or activity!

Try our Athletics Technique Cards! With 12 card covering all of the Athletics disciplines, these cards are perfect for peer assessment and student-led learning in PE. Brought to you by Performance Pathways!

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Introduce young dancers to the joy of movement with our Key Stage 2 Dance Curriculum. Designed for primary school students, this curriculum provides a structured approach to learning dance fundamentals. It covers essential elements such as rhythm, coordination, basic dance steps, and creative expression through engaging and age-appropriate activities. Each lesson plan is crafted to build confidence, enhance motor skills, and foster a love for dance. Ideal for teachers and dance instructors, this curriculum ensures a fun and educational experience while developing students’ physical and artistic abilities.

The Hockey Fundamentals Scheme of Work provided a 6-week scheme of work for students being introduced to Hockey. The interactive lesson plans come with videos with International Hockey Coach, Jamie Kingstone taking you through the lesson with some of his youth academy players. Along with the lessons you’ll receive a series of activity cards and technique posters to engage students in their learning. The Hockey Fundamental Scheme of Work is the second of five levels of the Performance Pathways Hockey Curriculum, making it ideal for students new to the game of Hockey. **THE LESSONS ** Dribbling: The ‘Indian’ Dribble Students will learn to perform the ‘Indian’ dribble before using the skill to change direction while dribbling. Passing: The Push Pass Students will learn to perform the push pass before practicing the skill as a team within a game situation to maintain possession of the ball. Receiving: Across the Body Students will learn to receive the ball across the body before using this skill to pass and receive the ball whilst moving. Defending: The Reverse Stick Block Students will learn to perform the reverse stick block in order to be strong defenders on their weaker side. Shooting: Deflections Students will learn to perform deflections in front of the goal to create scoring opportunities. Game Play: Attacking the Right Side Students will be encouraged to attack the right side of the pitch through game play to learn basic game tactics.

Elevate your students’ dance education with our Key Stage 3 Dance Curriculum. Tailored for early secondary school students, this curriculum offers a comprehensive approach to developing dance skills and artistic expression. It includes structured lessons on various dance styles, techniques, choreography, and performance skills, designed to build on foundational knowledge and encourage creative exploration. Each lesson plan emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and personal growth, making it ideal for teachers and dance instructors aiming to inspire and challenge students. This curriculum provides a dynamic framework for enhancing students’ technical abilities and fostering a deeper appreciation for dance.

The Hockey Foundations Scheme of Work provided a 6-week scheme of work for upper primary school students being introduced to Hockey. The interactive lesson plans come with videos with International Hockey Coach, Jamie Kingstone taking you through the lesson with some of his youth academy players. Along with the lessons you’ll receive a series of activity cards and technique posters to engage students in their learning. The Hockey Foundations Scheme of Work is the first of five levels of the Performance Pathways Hockey Curriculum, making it ideal for introducing students to the game of Hockey. THE LESSONS Dribbling: Forehand Control Students will learn to grip the stick and dribble with the ball under control and in contract with their stick. Passing: Tick Tap Passing Students will be introduced to the ‘tick tap’ pass and learn to make accurate passes over short distances. Receiving: Wide-Based Receive Students will learn to receive the ball using a wide-based receive before progressing to practice receiving the ball whilst moving. Defending: The Block Students will learn to perform a basic block tackle as well as how to position their feet in order to make a strong tackle on the forehand. Shooting: The Forehand Finish Students will learn to perform a basic forehand finish as well as how to create space to receive the ball to create scoring opportunities. Game Play: Playing with Width Students use game play to learn how to use height and width when playing matches.

The Rugby Development Scheme of Work provided a 6-week scheme of work for lower secondary school students. The interactive lesson plans come with videos with Richie Williams, Director or Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club taking you through the lesson with some of his youth academy players. Along with the lessons you’ll receive a series of activity cards and peer assessment resources to engage students in their learning. The Rugby Development Scheme of Work is the third or five level of the Performance Pathways Rugby Curriculum, making it ideal for students transferring their fundamental movement skills into the game of Rugby. THE LESSONS Evasion: Finding Space Students will develop their acceleration and deceleration skills in order to avoid contact and find space to attack. Handling: Ball Mastery Students will develop their passing and catching skills to quickly pass the ball between attackers. Team Attack: Support Around the Ball Students will explore the shape of support around the ball carrier and how to maintain possession during an attacking play. Team Defence: The Safe Tackle Students will develop their 1v1 contact skills and be introduced to the safe tackle. Contact Skills: 3v3 Contact Scenarios Students will develop confidence in 3v3 contact scenarios to gain possession of the ball. Game Awareness: Small-Sided Contact Games Students will develop their understanding of contact through playing in a range of small-sided games.

The Rugby Fundamentals Scheme of Work provided a 6-week scheme of work for upper primary school students being introduced to Rugby. The interactive lesson plans come with videos with Richie Williams, Director or Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club taking you through the lesson with some of his youth academy players. Along with the lessons you’ll receive a series of activity cards and peer assessment resources to engage students in their learning. The Rugby Fundamentals Scheme of Work is the second of five levels of the Performance Pathways Rugby Curriculum, making it ideal for students learning about the game of Rugby. THE LESSONS Evasion: Change of Direction Students will develop their ability to change direction and to use this skill in attacking and defending scenarios. Handling: Catch and Pass on the Move Students will develop the ability to catch and pass on the move and be introduced to attacking positions and attacking as a team. Team Attack: Space for Support Students will use game scenarios to explore different ways to create space for support players. Team Defence: Introducing Contact Students will be introduced to contact in a fun and safe way through contact preparation and sparring activities. Contact Skills: 1v1 Contact Students will develop confidence in a 1v1 contact situation through a range of tagging, bracing, and grappling activities. Game Awareness: Small-Sided Games Students will have the opportunity to apply their attacking and defensive skills as they explore small-sided games.

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Foster collaborative learning with our Athletics Peer Assessment Worksheets. These worksheets enable students to evaluate and provide feedback on their peers’ performance in various athletic events. Featuring sections for assessing skills, technique, and effort, they promote constructive criticism and self-improvement. Perfect for enhancing teamwork and developing a deeper understanding of athletics, these worksheets are ideal for classroom and sports program use.

Set clear goals and track progress with our Athletics Performance Standards. These comprehensive guidelines outline benchmarks for various track and field events, providing athletes and coaches with clear targets for performance and improvement. Whether you’re aiming to meet basic proficiency or striving for elite levels, these standards help in setting achievable goals and measuring success. Ideal for training programs and educational settings, they offer a structured approach to developing athletic skills and tracking development over time.