PE Words: Flashcards
Running, jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping.
Standing on one foot. Tree pose. Walking a line.
Throwing, catching, kicking, hitting a ball.
Eyes on one spot, arms out for help.
Dodging a tag. Spinning around safely.
Skipping with a rope. Bouncing & catching.
Wakes muscles up. Helps stop injury. 3 minutes is plenty.
Get the ball forward. Find space. Aim well.
Stay between them and the goal.
"Should I attack or defend now?" That's tactics.
Follow the rules. Say "well done" when you lose.
Real PE! Tells a story with your body.
Tap any card to flip it. On phones, swipe sideways for the next card.
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About this resource
The vocabulary children need to talk about movement and games at KS1. Each card pairs a term with a clear definition and an everyday example. Builds the language of PE so children can describe what they’re doing — a real Y2 NC expectation (“evaluating performance”).
What you'll learn
- Dance & movement patterns DfE NC PE KS1 req 3
- Locomotor: running, jumping, hopping DfE NC PE KS1 req 1 (basic movements)
- Manipulative: throwing & catching DfE NC PE KS1 req 1 (basic movements)
- Stability: balance & agility DfE NC PE KS1 req 1 (basic movements)
- Team games & simple tactics DfE NC PE KS1 req 2
Inside this resource
- 12 flip cards
For the student — how to do this
You're going to flip through a deck of flash cards about physical education. It should take about 10 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a deck of flash cards for Key Stage 1 physical education — about 10 minutes of focused activity. Your child can flip through this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a deck of flash cards aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 physical education. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Flashcards are a self-test tool. Ask the child to say what's on the back BEFORE flipping. They're ready to move on when they get 9 out of 10 correct two sessions in a row.