Primary PE curriculum
Primary PE curriculum for confident, consistent teaching
PE Pulse helps schools bring planning, teaching, assessment and progression into one joined-up PE curriculum. It is built for busy primary schools where not every teacher feels like a PE specialist.
The challenge
A good PE curriculum has to do more than list activities
Primary schools need PE that is clear enough for teachers to deliver, broad enough to cover the full school journey, and structured enough for leaders to understand what pupils are learning over time.
That is difficult when plans, progression, assessment and evidence live in different places. PE can become dependent on individual confidence instead of a shared school approach.
How PE Pulse helps
How PE Pulse supports the whole school
PE Pulse gives schools a practical curriculum structure without making PE feel overcomplicated. The aim is simple: help teachers deliver better lessons and help leaders see the shape of PE across the school.
Reception to Year 6 coverage
Units are organised by year group and activity area, so schools can see what is taught and when.
One-page lessons linked to the curriculum
Teachers can move from curriculum plan to lesson delivery without translating a long document into something usable.
Progression that is easier to follow
Progression maps help coordinators understand how skills and confidence develop across year groups.
Assessment and evidence in the same system
Assessment tools and support resources help schools talk clearly about impact without adding unnecessary admin.
In practice
What this means in practice
A teacher can choose the right year group and unit, open a ready-to-teach lesson, deliver it with clear teaching points, and record progress in a way that connects back to the wider curriculum.
- ✓A PE coordinator can see the full curriculum shape across the school.
- ✓Class teachers get practical lesson plans rather than broad intent statements.
- ✓Leaders can find assessment, progression and support materials in one place.
- ✓Schools can build consistency without asking every teacher to plan PE from scratch.
Built for the people who make PE work
Headteachers
A clearer view of PE provision, progression and evidence across the school.
PE coordinators
A structured way to support colleagues, organise units and prepare for curriculum conversations.
Class teachers
Practical lessons that are easier to pick up, understand and deliver with confidence.
Questions schools often ask
Does PE Pulse cover the full primary school?
Yes. PE Pulse is designed around primary school PE from Reception through to Year 6, with curriculum coverage, lesson plans, assessment and progression support.
Is it suitable for non-specialist teachers?
Yes. The lesson plans are written to be practical and easy to follow, so teachers do not need to be PE specialists to deliver a structured lesson.
How does it help PE coordinators?
It gives coordinators a clearer view of what is being taught, how learning progresses and what support teachers have available.
See how PE Pulse can support your school
Explore the curriculum, lesson plans, assessment tools and resources with a guided demo or free trial.