This pack introduces pupils to the topic of position and direction through the context of football. It starts with simple tasks where pupils locate common football objects and then pupils take on the role of 'manager' and 'player' as they engage in physical tasks and develop skills in giving and following instructions for movement.
describe position and follow instructions for positions using the words 'above', 'below', 'to the left' and 'to the right', with adjacent objects
describe position and follow instructions for positions using the words 'above', 'below', 'forwards', 'backwards', 'to the left' and 'to the right', with objects different distances apart, then make deductions from information in a data table
use measures of turn when describing how to get to a specific location.
Curriculum links
England: PE (Key Stage 1)
Wales: Health and Well-being (Progression Steps 1 and 2)
Watch Watford FC mascot, Harry the Hornet, as he explains position and directions on his race through the stadium.
Quiz: Position and direction in football
Take this fun quiz to test yourself on the position of different football objects in a grid. Try it again at the end of today’s lesson to see if your understanding has improved.
In these two differentiated activity sheets, pupils locate pieces of football kit using their understanding of the key words for describing position and direction.
This resource can be used to support pupils' active learning, allowing them to demonstrate their abilities to give and follow directions in a practical setting.
Football Treasure Hunt is a fun activity that will get your pupils on their feet to demonstrate their understanding of how to give and follow directions.
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