## Save planning time with ready-to-use PE vocabulary spelling lists

Support confident, active learners with these KS2 Physical Education (PE) Vocabulary & Spelling Lists for Years 3–6, fully aligned with the National Curriculum.

Designed for busy primary classrooms, these ready-to-use spelling lists help pupils learn, spell and confidently apply the essential vocabulary they encounter throughout Physical Education. By combining subject-specific terminology with regular spelling practice, pupils develop a secure understanding of the language used in PE lessons, sports, fitness activities and healthy lifestyles.

What’s included?

Each year group contains carefully selected PE vocabulary covering the key concepts pupils are expected to develop throughout Key Stage 2.

The spelling lists include vocabulary from:

• Games and team sports
• Athletics
• Gymnastics
• Dance
• Fitness and physical health
• Movement and coordination
• Performance, evaluation and personal improvement

Designed for everyday classroom use

These PE vocabulary spelling lists are ideal for:

• Weekly spelling lessons and tests
• PE lesson starters
• Classroom vocabulary displays
• Homework and home learning
• Independent spelling practice
• Intervention and catch-up groups
• Retrieval practice
• Cross-curricular literacy activities

Simply print or share digitally to provide regular PE vocabulary practice without spending valuable planning time creating subject-specific spelling lists.

Why teachers choose this resource

Developed by experienced primary teachers, these spelling lists provide a practical way to reinforce PE vocabulary while reducing teacher workload.

✓ Fully aligned with the National Curriculum

✓ Carefully organised by year group

✓ Ready to use with minimal preparation

✓ Reinforces subject-specific vocabulary through structured spelling practice

✓ Supports discussion, evaluation and written reflection

✓ Suitable for classroom, homework and intervention use

Instead of searching through curriculum documents or creating PE vocabulary lists from scratch, you’ll have one organised resource ready to support vocabulary development throughout Years 3–6.

Support confident communication in Physical Education

Understanding PE vocabulary helps pupils follow instructions, discuss techniques, evaluate performance and explain how exercise contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

Perfect for

• Primary school teachers
• PE subject leaders
• Teaching assistants
• Sports coaches
• Tutors
• Home educators
• Parents supporting KS2 learning

Build a complete KS2 vocabulary collection

Create a consistent approach to subject vocabulary development by combining these PE Vocabulary & Spelling Lists with the matching:

• English Spelling Lists (Years 3–6)
• Maths Vocabulary & Spelling Lists (Years 3–6)
• Science Vocabulary & Spelling Lists (Years 3–6)
• PSHE Vocabulary & Spelling Lists (Years 3–6)

Last updated: July 2026