This Year 2 Uni-Hoc Scheme of Work provides a progressive sequence of lessons that introduce pupils to the fundamental skills of hockey through fun, engaging and inclusive activities. Designed specifically for Key Stage 1, the unit develops confidence with a stick and ball while promoting teamwork, communication and game awareness.

Throughout the six lessons, pupils build their dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and ball control skills before applying them in increasingly challenging small-sided games. Lessons are carefully sequenced to ensure children develop technical competence alongside decision-making, spatial awareness and sportsmanship.

The scheme includes:

Fully planned, editable lesson PowerPoints
6 progressive lessons covering key Uni-Hoc skills
Clear learning objectives and success criteria
Engaging warm-ups and cognitive starter activities
Teacher guidance and key teaching points
Carousel and station-based skill activities
Assessment for Learning (AFL) opportunities
Key vocabulary for every lesson
Equipment lists
Progressive challenges and differentiation opportunities
Small-sided games to apply learning in realistic match situations

Pupils will develop:

Correct stick grip and ready position
Close ball control and dribbling techniques
Passing and receiving with accuracy
Stopping the ball using the correct technique
Push passing and introductory shooting skills
Spatial awareness and movement into space
Decision-making in attacking situations
Communication, teamwork and respect during game play

Perfect for:

Year 2 PE
Primary PE specialists and class teachers
Hockey and Uni-Hoc units
Autumn term planning
Schools following a progressive PE curriculum
Teachers looking for editable, ready-to-teach PE lessons

This scheme has been designed to introduce young pupils to invasion games through enjoyable, game-based learning. Every lesson develops confidence and competence with a hockey stick while encouraging teamwork, resilience and problem-solving. The resource is fully editable, easy to deliver and suitable for teachers of all levels of PE experience.