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PE Words: Flashcards
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”).
Key stage
Key Stage 1
Subject
Physical Education
Time
~15 min
Access
Free
Format
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locomotor
moving from one place to another
Running, jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping.
Running, jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping.
stability
staying steady or balanced
Standing on one foot. Tree pose. Walking a line.
Standing on one foot. Tree pose. Walking a line.
manipulative
controlling things with hands or feet
Throwing, catching, kicking, hitting a ball.
Throwing, catching, kicking, hitting a ball.
balance
staying steady without falling
Eyes on one spot, arms out for help.
Eyes on one spot, arms out for help.
agility
moving and changing direction quickly
Dodging a tag. Spinning around safely.
Dodging a tag. Spinning around safely.
coordination
making different body parts work together
Skipping with a rope. Bouncing & catching.
Skipping with a rope. Bouncing & catching.
warm-up
gentle moves before sport
Wakes muscles up. Helps stop injury. 3 minutes is plenty.
Wakes muscles up. Helps stop injury. 3 minutes is plenty.
attack
trying to score in a game
Get the ball forward. Find space. Aim well.
Get the ball forward. Find space. Aim well.
defend
stopping the other team scoring
Stay between them and the goal.
Stay between them and the goal.
tactics
choosing the right thing to do
"Should I attack or defend now?" That's tactics.
"Should I attack or defend now?" That's tactics.
fair play
playing kindly and honestly
Follow the rules. Say "well done" when you lose.
Follow the rules. Say "well done" when you lose.
dance
moving with feeling & rhythm
Real PE! Tells a story with your body.
Real PE! Tells a story with your body.
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