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Dance PE: 4 of 9 Rugby Union PE: 5 of 9

Heart: Building Trust and Teamwork
Key Terms
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Can you collaborate effectively in a Participates in group discussions but Actively contributes ideas and listens Takes leadership in collaboration, Term Definition
group? with limited input. to others. ensuring everyone is involved. Backward Pass A pass that moves the ball toward your own goal line.
Can you support your partner during Encourages their partner verbally. Offers constructive feedback to help Provides detailed support and suggests
a duet? improve performance. creative solutions. Support Play Positioning yourself to help teammates during attack or defence.
Can you give constructive feedback Shares general observations (e.g., "It Gives specific, helpful feedback (e.g., Provides detailed and actionable Punt kick A kick where the ball is dropped from the hands and kicked before it hits the ground.
to peers? was good"). "Your transitions could be smoother"). feedback to peers.
Switch pass A pass where the ball carrier and receiver changes direction sharply to receive the ball, aiming to confuse defenders.
Works with others but lacks full Demonstrates trust by cooperating and Builds trust by motivating and
Can you build trust in group tasks?
engagement. sharing responsibility. supporting peers. Ruck A contest for the ball on the ground after a tackle.
Can you reflect on teamwork and Identifies basic strengths and Reflects on how teamwork contributed Analyses the group dynamic in detail Maul A contest where the ball carrier is held up by opponents but remains on their feet.
identify improvements? weaknesses. to the performance. and suggests improvements.
Scrum A contest involving forwards from both teams, used to restart play after specific rule infringements.
Line-Out A set-piece used to restart play when the ball has gone into touch (out of bounds).
Hands: Performance Improvement
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Can you perform foundational Performs movements with limited Demonstrates foundational Executes movements with control, Head: Understanding and Problem-Solving
movements with control? precision. movements with control and clarity. style, and rhythm.
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Can you transition from a solo to a Transitions are unclear or abrupt. Transitions smoothly between solo and Transitions seamlessly with creative
group phrase? group phrases. and expressive elements. Can you explain the advanced Knows one or two rules (e.g., Explains key rules (e.g., knock- Explains and applies rules
Can you use dynamics and levels Uses basic dynamics or levels but Demonstrates effective use of Uses dynamics and levels to create rules of rugby? backward passing). ons, scoring a try). confidently in game scenarios.
effectively? lacks variety. contrasting dynamics and levels. strong visual impact.
Can you describe where to stand Stands in a basic position but with Positions correctly based on the Consistently positions self and
Can you synchronise with a partner or Struggles to maintain timing with Performs in time with a partner or group Performs with precise synchronisation in a defensive line? limited understanding. game situation. directs teammates effectively.
group? others. consistently. and strong connection to others.
Can you integrate rhythm into your Movements are not consistently in time Performs movements in time with Accentuates rhythm creatively, Can you decide when to ruck or Chooses actions inconsistently Decides between rucking and Adapts decisions based on
routine? with music. music, showing rhythmic accuracy. enhancing the overall performance. maul during a game? with limited success. mauling effectively in context. changing scenarios during

Can you hold freezes or poses with Struggles to hold static positions. Holds freezes with stability and clarity. Uses freezes to create dramatic impact gameplay.
clarity? and precision. Can you evaluate your own and Identifies strengths or Suggests clear areas for Provides detailed analysis and
others’ performance? weaknesses with teacher support. improvement with examples. sets clear improvement goals.