Download our KS3 PE Assessment Packs for 'Head Heart Hands' and 'Me in PE'

Hybrid curriculum models for KS3 assess ability as well as soft skills.

Two effective examples of this are the 'Head, Heart, Hands' and ‘Me in PE’ curriculum models. Fill in the form to get instant access to all Assessment Packs!

What's included in the downloads?

We have been lucky enough to work with some exceptional practitioners over recent years and are now able to share the exceptional work that has been taking place across the country!

You now have the choice of 5 models (2 Me in Pe, and 3 Head Heart Hands) so that you can use a curriculum that best suits your school's needs

Model 1 | Head Heart Hands

9-1 Assessment outcomes

Full set of criteria across all of the 3 Head, Heart and Hand strands


Model 2 | Head Heart Hands

Year group-specific criteria for year 7, 8 and 9

Full set of criteria across all of the 3 Head, Heart and Hand strands and across all three-year groups


Model 3 | Head Heart Hands

Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond

Model 3: Additional Support Resources

  • Resource Set 1: Trampolining

    • Tuck Jump, Pike Jump, Straddle Jump, Seat Drop, Swivel Hips, Front Drop, Back Drop
  • Resource Set 2: Boxing Scheme of Work

    • Full six-week scheme of work, detailing lesson objectives, lesson guidance, equipment needed, cross-curricular links and more

  • Resource Set 3: Dual Coding Posters

    • Full set of dual coding posters covering the KS3 criteria for Head, Heart, Hands curriculum. PDF and Word Versions


Model 4 | Me in PE

5 Strands, 4 Levels

The model has been created by the PE community and refined by Thomas Brush.

This pack includes the core assessment criteria, level descriptors and core task examples for 'Me in PE'

    • Level Descriptors - for all five strands of the assessment criteria
    • Core Task Example - activity examples and delivery structure
    • Core Task Template - a blank template so that ideas and structure can be adapted to meet individual school context

Model 5 | Me in PE

4 Strands, 6 Levels

The model has been created by the Benfield PE Department

This pack includes the core assessment criteria, level descriptors and core task examples

    • Level Descriptors - for all four strands of the assessment criteria
    • Core Task Example - activity examples and delivery structure

Need support with tracking and monitoring?

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