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My fitness log: record and review progress
Record activity and perceived effort, plot one measure and reflect on a safe personal goal.
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Secondary physical education teacher
Sofia Almeida
I begin secondary PE planning with less-confident pupils, organising participation around available facilities and time so the task offers a workable first step within our practical constraints.
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The strongest athlete is not the starting point for my PE planning. I begin with the pupil at the back of the line and consider what the activity asks of someone who is less ready to participate. My professional remit covers secondary PE, including certificate-course work and sixth-form games.
Access to facilities is a significant planning constraint. With no playing field, a sports timetable has to work within the opportunities and time available. I want activities that are realistic for that setting, with a clear purpose that can be carried through the practical arrangements.
I also contribute to the department’s shared approach. A steadier routine matters when participation and access need to be planned together. I look for resources that help organise the task without building the whole lesson around the most accomplished performer. The question for me is whether the plan gives the less confident pupil a workable starting place within the session we can actually provide.
How I approach a lesson
Choose tasks that work with the facilities actually available.
Include the least confident participant in the planning decision.
Keep activity organisation consistent within the department.
Templates I'd use with my class
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Physical-skill observation checklist
Identify five parts of an overarm throw, observe them across attempts and give a partner one safe, specific practice suggestion.
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Overarm throw: observe, practise, improve
Observe an overarm throw from an identified self, peer or teacher perspective, record visible evidence and set a measurable practice target.
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Tactics board
Interpret court markings, map player movement with the key and explain why a tactical choice may help the team.