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Rugby Union PE: 6 of 9 Orienteering PE: 7 of 9

Heart: Collaboration and Emotional Skills Key Terminology

Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth Term Definition
Leads collaboration and Map Orientation Aligning the map so that its features match the physical environment.
Can you collaborate effectively Participates in teamwork but Works well with others to create motivates teammates during
with your teammates? needs reminders to contribute. attacking and defensive plays. Control Point A specific location marked on the map that participants must find.
gameplay. Handrails Natural or man-made linear features (e.g., paths, fences) used to guide navigation.
Attempts to support but may
Can you support your teammate hesitate or be unclear on the Supports teammates effectively Anticipates the play and supports Thumbing Keeping your thumb on the map at your current location to track your position.
during a tackle or ruck? during tackles and rucks. consistently and confidently. Compass Bearings Directions measured in degrees, used to navigate accurately to a control point.
task.
Route Planning Strategically planning the path to follow to navigate control points efficiently.
Can you show respect for Respects rules and plays fairly Consistently demonstrates Encourages respect among peers
teammates, opponents, and with occasional reminders. respect in all scenarios. and sets an example for others. Sportsmanship Displaying respect, fairness, and positive behaviour towards others during activities.
officials?

Head: Problem Solving
Hands: Physical Skills
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth Consistently orients the map accurately and
Why is it important to orient a map? Identifies basic map orientation with Explains how map orientation helps match explains its importance in navigation during
the environment and map layout.
guidance.
Can you perform accurate Passes occasionally reach the Passes are consistently accurate Passes with accuracy, timing, and real-time tasks.
passes in a game situation? target with help. and timed well. under game pressure. Recognises physical handrails like fences or Explains how handrails help guide Incorporates handrails strategically to
What is the purpose of using handrails? improve navigation efficiency and explains
paths with assistance. navigation effectively.
their use clearly.
Can you safely and effectively Performs tackles with basic Tackles safely and effectively in Tackles with excellent technique Uses thumbing consistently to navigate with
tackle an opponent? safety but needs refinement. practice and gameplay. and consistency. How does "thumbing" help navigation? Tracks position inconsistently using Explains how thumbing helps maintain precision and explains its importance during
thumbing, requiring reminders. accurate positioning on the map.
reflection.
Can you beat an opponent using Attempts to evade but with Uses skills like side-stepping to Combines multiple techniques to How do compass bearings improve Identifies basic compass use but struggles Explains the role of compass bearings in Reliably uses compass bearings to navigate
rugby techniques? limited success. beat an opponent effectively. consistently outwit opponents. navigation? to follow bearings accurately. improving accuracy during navigation. and explains their significance in route
planning.
Plans optimal routes using map features and
Can you ruck or maul with Participates but may require Rucks and mauls effectively Demonstrates mastery of rucking Why is route planning important? Creates basic routes but struggles with Explains how route planning saves time and explains adjustments made during
correct technique? support to apply the technique. during practice activities. and mauling in games. efficiency. energy during navigation. navigation.

Quickly identifies errors, retraces steps, and
What should you do if you make a Recognises mistakes but struggles to Explains how to retrace steps to the last explains improvements to avoid similar
mistake? recover effectively. known location and adapt.
mistakes.