Positive Play
Featuring EA SPORTS FC footage. Support pupils in championing a positive and inclusive football culture.
Summary
Made in partnership with EA SPORTS FC FUTURES, these resources empower pupils to develop the physical and mental skills needed to be great leaders and teammates.
Through skills sessions, leadership activities and accountability exercises, the Positive Play resource supports pupils in championing a positive and inclusive football culture.
Five quick, adaptable activities featuring EA SPORTS FC footage combine football and gaming to develop key skills, foster teamwork, and encourage positive play – ideal for PE and enrichment sessions.
“Pupils will enjoy the content as they recognise their heroes as leaders and it will get them thinking about what skills are needed to be good leaders.” - KS2 PE Teacher
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- recognise the role of a leader
- identify the skills needed to be a leader
- describe how they can use their leadership skills to create positive play for their peers.
Curriculum links
England: PE and PSHE (Key Stage 2)
Wales: Health and Well-being (Progression Step 2)
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Positive Play Teacher Guide
Our teacher guide is the best place to start; here, you will find guidance on how to deliver the Positive Play resource!
Skills Session One: Quick-Fire Finishing
This bite-sized activity champions decision making, combining the power of football and gaming to support a positive environment for inclusive play.
Film: Quick-Fire Finishing
This short film supports the delivery of Skills Session One: Quick-Fire Finishing.
Skills Session Two: 2V1 Waves
This bite-sized activity champions pressure management, combining the power of football and gaming to support a positive environment for inclusive play.
Film: 2V1 Waves
This short film supports the delivery of Skills Session Two: 2V1 Waves.
Skills Session Three: Playing Through the Pass
This bite-sized activity champions problem-solving, combining the power of football and gaming to support a positive environment for inclusive play.
Film: Playing Through the Pass
This short film supports the delivery of Skills Session Three: Playing Through the Pass.
Skills Session Four: Dribble Challenge
This bite-sized activity champions resilience, combining the power of football and gaming to support a positive environment for inclusive play.
Film: Dribble Challenge
This short film supports the delivery of Skills Session Four: Dribble Challenge.
Skills Session Five: Pass Through the Gap
This bite-sized activity champions teamwork, combining the power of football and gaming to support a positive environment for inclusive play.
Film: Pass Through the Gap
This short film supports the delivery of Skills Session Five: Pass Through the Gap.
Positive Play Leadership Programme
This session sets up pupils to lead and inspire their peers to create a positive, inclusive play culture in school.