Part 2 – Lesson planning prompts for class teachers and PE leads
Missed Part 1? Catch up on national guidance, safeguards and mindset first.
In most primary schools, PE leadership and classroom delivery look very different.
- PE Leads think strategically. They plan across terms, track impact, support staff and report to SLT and governors.
- Class Teachers focus on adapting those plans for their pupils, delivering confident, inclusive lessons alongside a full teaching timetable.
AI can support both roles - but in different ways.
In this blog, you’ll find:
- A detailed, copy-and-paste lesson-planning prompt for teachers
- Short, strategic prompts designed specifically for PE Leads
Start small. Edit carefully. Always stay in control of the output.
For class teachers: copy-and-paste PE lesson planning prompt (EYFS–KS2)
Teachers can paste the prompt below straight into ChatGPT (or another trusted AI tool) and replace the sections in square brackets. This is designed to save time while keeping you firmly in control of safety, inclusion and curriculum alignment.
COPY-AND-PASTE PROMPT
You are supporting a UK primary school teacher to plan PE.
Use AI only to draft ideas.
I will review, adapt and make final decisions.
Context
- Year group: [Insert here: EYFS / Year 1 / Year 2 / Year 3 / Year 4 / Year 5 / Year 6]
- Class size: [Insert number]
- Space available: [e.g.hall, playground or field]
- Equipment available: [list equipment or “limited equipment”]
- Focus skill or concept: [e.g. throwing and catching, invasion games, balance, teamwork]
- Lesson length: [Insert time]
Requirements
Create a [single lesson OR 1–6 lesson unit] PE plan that:
- Aligns with the National Curriculum for PE (or EYFS framework if relevant)
- Uses age-appropriate group sizes
- Includes clear timings for each section
Lesson structure
Include:
- Learning objective and success criteria (pupil-friendly language)
- 10-minute warm-up linked directly to the focus skill
- Main activity with progression:
- Skill introduction
- Skill development
- Skill application in a game or scenario
- Adaptive teaching strategies:
- Support for lower confidence, SEND, or pupils who tire quickly
- Challenge for higher-attaining pupils
- Key teaching points for safe and effective delivery
- 5-minute plenary reflecting on learning and effort
- Two assessment opportunities (observational or questioning only)
Important constraints
- Do not include pupil names, photos, diagnoses or personal data
- Keep examples general and anonymised
- Prioritise inclusion with multiple roles (player, coach, scorer, leader)
- Flag safety or space considerations to check against school risk assessments
- Present clearly using headings and bullet points
Optional add-ons (paste at the end if needed)
- “Also include progression across lessons showing how skills build week by week.”
- “Include vocabulary pupils should learn and use.”
- "Teachers experience level is xxxxxxx"
- "Teachers confidence level is xxxxxxx"
- “Suggest cross-curricular links.”
- “Include home-learning or reflection ideas that do not require equipment.”
- "Ensure the plan is detailed with step by step instructions"
This AI prompt gives you structure quickly, but your professional judgement shapes the final lesson drafts. You decide.
For PE leads: strategic AI prompts
PE leads are working at whole-school level. You’re thinking about:
- Six-month or annual planning
- PE & Sport Premium impact
- Staff confidence and CPD
- Clubs, competitions and inclusion
- Reporting to governors and SLT
Below are shorter, strategic prompts designed for leadership tasks.
1. Drafting medium or long-term plans
COPY AND PASTE PROMPT
You are supporting a UK primary school PE Lead.
Use AI only to draft ideas.
I will review and make final decisions.
Context: School size: [e.g. 1-form entry]
Facilities: [hall, field, limited space]
Priority areas: [e.g. girls’ participation, fundamental movement skills]
Create a termly PE overview that:
- Aligns with the National Curriculum
- Shows progression across year groups
- Suggests activity focus areas
- Identifies opportunities for competition or festivals
- Promotes daily physical activity beyond PE lessons
Present clearly using headings or a simple table.
2. Summarising PE & Sport Premium impact
COPY AND PASTE PROMPT
You are supporting a PE Lead writing a PE & Sport Premium impact summary.
Use only the notes provided. [Paste bullet-point notes]
Write a 250-word summary that:
- Focuses on measurable impact
- Highlights inclusion and participation
- Demonstrates sustainability
- Is suitable for governors and website publication
Do not invent data.
3. Turning notes into a Governor or SLT report
COPY AND PASTE PROMPT
Turn these informal notes into a clear leadership summary. [Paste notes]
Include:
- Key successes
- Areas for development
- Links to whole-school priorities
- Impact on participation, confidence and wellbeing
Professional tone. Clear subheadings.
4. Supporting staff confidence and consistency
COPY AND PASTE PROMPT
You are supporting a PE Lead improving staff confidence.
Staff feedback: [e.g. low confidence in gymnastics]
Suggest:
- 5 practical strategies
- 3 simple CPD session ideas
- Whole-school routines for consistent PE delivery
- Ways to model inclusive practice
Keep ideas realistic for a busy primary school.
The big picture
AI can support the delivery of PE and school sport in primary schools, but it should never replace professional expertise.
Used well, it saves time.
Used thoughtfully, it strengthens consistency.
Used safely, it protects pupils.
Next up
In Part 3, we’ll focus on using AI for:
- SEND and inclusive adaptations
- Classroom-friendly physical activity
- Brain breaks and space-limited movement
Because confident planning should lead to confident, active pupils.