• Play competitive games, modified where appropriate (e.g. badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball and rounders) and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending.
• Physical Education, Key Stage 1
• Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities.
• Physical Education, Key Stage 2
• Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance (for example, through athletics and gymnastics).
• A unique sport for individuals with visual impairments, playable by all.
• Promote inclusivity in schools with Goalball. Encourages teamwork and enhances communication skills among children.
• The sport goalball emphasises teamwork and communication, requiring players to work closely together, enhancing social skills, and fostering strong team dynamics. It offers a unique sensory experience for both children and spectators, as the game relies on silence in the venue, allowing the audience to feel the intensity through the sounds of the rolling ball and the players' movements.
• The kit includes two foamed goalballs (twenty centimetres in diameter), twelve blindfolds, and one carry bag. It is easy to play with children of all ages and abilities, making it an excellent addition to any school's PE equipment. The game promotes inclusivity and equal participation, ensuring that everyone can join in the fun.
This activity supports raising the profile of PE and sport across the school, contributing to whole school improvement.
• Excellent for inclusion and expanding sport offering during PE
• Easy to play with children of all ages and abilities
• Enhances team working and co-operation skills