Plan practical PE
Use structured activities instead of having to build every Physical Education lesson from scratch.
Grades 4 to 6
Play and Sport
Movement grows into games, fitness and sport.
Practical Physical Education activities, teaching support and assessment guidance for Grades 4 to 6.
Intermediate PhasePhysical EducationCAPS
Available nowFrom R1,200English, Afrikaans or both
Stage
Grades 4–6
Format
Self-paced online
Status
Available now
What Play and Sport helps you do.
Keep learners moving
Use practical activities that prioritise participation and give learners more opportunities to move.
Teach movement and sport skills
Guide learners through practical games, athletics and sport-related activities.
Observe and assess progress
Use practical rubrics and observation to understand learner competence and development.
Inside Play and Sport
Practical activities. Clear teaching guidance.
Explore eight featured activities from Play and Sport. The programme combines movement, games and sport-related skills with practical teaching and assessment guidance.
Activity 01
Piggy in the Middle
Game activity
A practical activity supported by guidance for setup, teaching and learner participation.
Activity 02
Open the Gates
Game activity
A movement-based activity with practical guidance for organising and involving learners.
Activity 03
Rounders
Striking & fielding
A practical rounders activity supported by teaching guidance, participation cues and assessment.
Activity 04
Soccer
Games & sport
Practical soccer-related activities with guidance for organising, teaching and observing learners.
Activity 05
Netball
Games & sport
Practical netball-related activities supported by clear teacher guidance and assessment.
Activity 06
Rugby
Games & sport
Practical rugby-related activities with guidance for setup, participation and teaching.
Activity 07
Cricket
Striking & fielding
Practical cricket activities supported by visual guidance, teaching cues and assessment.
Activity 08
Sprinting
Athletics
A practical sprinting activity with guidance for teaching, observing and assessing learners.
From activity to teaching
Know how to teach each activity.
Play and Sport gives teachers practical support around each activity, including organisation, guidance and assessment.
Activity guidance
Clear descriptions help you understand how to set up and run each activity.
Visual support
Photos and visual guidance make activity setup and movement easier to understand.
Teaching cues
Practical prompts help you organise, introduce and guide the activity with learners.
Assessment support
Structured rubrics help you observe competence and evaluate learner progress.
Programme guidance
Guidance for teaching and assessing movement.
Play and Sport brings together practical activities, teaching explanations and assessment tools to support Physical Education in Grades 4 to 6.
Inside the programme
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Practical movement, games and sport activities
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Activity setup and teaching guidance
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Visual support and demonstrations
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Teaching cues for activities
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Practical assessment rubrics
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Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced competence levels
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Guidance for observing learner progress
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Reflective teaching guidance
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Self-paced online learning
Who it's for
Built for the adults delivering PE in Grades 4 to 6.
No specialist Physical Education background required.
Intermediate Phase
Teachers
For educators delivering Physical Education with learners in Grades 4 to 6.
Supporting learners
Teaching assistants
For adults helping to organise activities, guide participation and support learners during PE.
At home
Parents and homeschool families
For families interested in structured movement, games and sport-related activities for this stage.
English. Afrikaans. Or both.
One programme. Three language options.
English and Afrikaans are R1,200 each. Choose both versions for R1,800 and save R600 compared with purchasing them separately.
EN
English
Full Play and Sport access in English.
R1,200
Choose EnglishAF
Afrikaans
Volledige Play and Sport-toegang in Afrikaans.
R1,200
Choose AfrikaansEN + AF
Both languages
Full access to both the English and Afrikaans versions.
R1,800
Choose both languagesIndividual access lasts for 12 months from activation. For school access, request a quotation based on your programmes, languages and staff seats.
Your questions answered
Play and Sport questions.
Who is Play and Sport for?
Play and Sport is for adults teaching or supporting Physical Education with learners in Grades 4 to 6, including teachers, teaching assistants, parents and homeschool families.
Which grades does the programme cover?
Play and Sport is designed for the Intermediate Phase, with a focus on Grades 4 to 6.
How does Play and Sport relate to CAPS?
The programme covers Physical Education content relevant to Grades 4 to 6, including movement, games, athletics and sport-related skills.
Do I need to be a Physical Education specialist?
No. Play and Sport gives teachers and other adults practical guidance for organising and delivering Physical Education activities without requiring specialist PE training.
What does the programme currently include?
Activities featured on this page include Piggy in the Middle, Open the Gates, Rounders, Soccer, Netball, Rugby, Cricket and Sprinting. The programme includes teaching guidance and assessment support.
How will the programme be delivered?
Play and Sport is a self-paced online programme delivered through the Out of the Blocks learning platform.
How will assessment work?
The programme includes practical assessment rubrics using Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced competence levels, together with guidance for observing learner progress.
What does Play and Sport cost?
Play and Sport costs R1,200 for English or Afrikaans, or R1,800 for both languages. The bilingual option saves R600 compared with buying the two versions separately. Individual access lasts for 12 months from activation.
Bring movement into your teaching
Explore Play and Sport.
Practical Physical Education guidance for Grades 4 to 6. Choose English, Afrikaans or both and find the programme that suits your teaching needs.