PADDLESPORT at Key Stage 2
Paddlesport can meet many aspects of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum and not just outdoor and adventurous activity. Aspects such as games, history, geography, science, technology and, importantly, environmental aspects can be enjoyed more through taking the classroom onto the water.
Lessons can include any of the following -
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Take a trip up a river – discover its local history as well as the wildlife and birds in your area
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Re-enact the Viking or Norman invasions
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Learn how to make your own paddle from growing a willow tree
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Take part in races against other boats
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Play mini canoe polo in the swimming pool, a great team game.
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Learn about the affect of water on your craft
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Learn about what things are dangerous to the environment
There is a BCU booklet which is full of ideas and guidance entitled “The Curriculum at Key Stage 2 and Paddlesport” - this includes 9 resource lesson plans as listed below.
This full colour guide is available from the BCU Eshop.
Resource Card 1 – Physical Education, PH&SE - a Four Week Programme
Resource Card 2 – Forces, Friction and Flotation
Resource Card 3 – Mathematics
Resource Card 4 – A River Study
Resource Card 5 – Life Processes on the River
Resource Card 6 – Paddlesport & the Environment, an introduction to the paddle
Resource Card 7 – Making a Paddle
Resource Card 8 – History of Canoeing & Paddlesport
Resource Card 9 – The Weather, Water and Paddlesport - materials used in
Paddlesport
PADDLESPORT at Key Stage 3
Paddlesport can meet the requirements of the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 in the following areas:
1. Outdoor & Adventurous Activities
Plan and carry out canoe journeys. Link it to the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
2. Athletic Activities
Train for and try out some short sprint time trial events at school or in your local club
3. Games
Why not try Canoe Polo. A great game for 6 or more people. You can play in a swimming pool or take part in a local junior league.
Click here to download the Keystage 3 document.
PADDLESPORT at Key Stage 4
Why not offer Canoeing as a GCSE Physical Education or Sports Studies option? Link up with your local club to help young people to improve their performances.
We hope to have our Key Stage 4 Curriculum Guide available soon. (Sorry for the delay on this one)
For more ideas and help contact Rachel Hudspith by Email