Being active

Easy ways to get kids to move more during the school day

Use these active Star Wars themed ideas to help manage energy levels in the classroom

School councils can use these Star Wars themed resources to help encourage more physical activity at their school

Ideas for playground games inspired by Star Wars

Order extra packs to send home with pupils

Whole-school assembly presentation to inspire your pupils to move more and Train Like A Jedi

This exciting follow-along video will guide pupils through 12 special moves to help them master the ways of the Jedi.

Children are more active when encouraged by other children - our play leader activity pack has everything they need to get started

Try an obstacle course, treasure hunt or something different from our PE toolkit

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
Participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending
Perform dances using simple movement patterns
Use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
Play competitive games, modified where appropriate and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance - for example, through athletics and gymnastics
Perform dances using a range of movement patterns
Take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team
Compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best

GOV.UK: What works in schools to increase physical activity
Guiding principles and case studies to support physical activity at your school

Change4Life Sports Clubs
Information on how to set up a Change4Life Sports Club

YST: Primary School Physical Literacy Framework (PDF)
Supports primary schools to develop the physical literacy of all their pupils