The National Curriculum for Physical Education in Years 3 to 6.
PE2/1.1 Sport & Games
PE2/1.1a use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
PE2/1.1b play competitive games, modified where appropriate, and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
PE2/1.1c develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance
PE2/1.1d perform dances using a range of movement patterns
PE2/1.1e take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team
PE2/1.1f compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best.
PE2/1.2 Swimming and water safety
All schools must provide swimming instruction either in key stage 1 or key stage 2.
In particular, pupils should be taught to:
PE2/1.2a swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres
PE2/1.2b use a range of strokes effectively
PE2/1.2c perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.