Year 8 · Physical education · beta
Invasion games: tactics and strategies to outwit through rugby
This unit will develop knowledge of the rules and apply a wider range of tactics and strategies through rugby. Pupils will apply attacking and defensive strategies with creativity and careful consideration of safety.
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Prior knowledge
- Pupils know that rugby is a team sport where players invade territory to score a try.
- Pupils understand there are tag/touch and full contact versions of the game.
- Pupils are able to pass the ball with some success whilst running.
- Pupils show a willingness to work together as a team to support each other to enjoy learning and improve.
Source curriculum references
- Build on and embed the physical development.
- Become more competent.
- Become more confident.
- Become more expert in techniques and apply across different sports and physical activities.
- Understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply principles to own and others' work.
- Interest in getting involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life.
- Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in team games.
- Develop technique and improve performance.
- Work in a team.
- Take part in competitive sport.
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