Football

What this page covers

This unit sits in the Practical Activities strand of Physical education and sport. Most of what is listed is about the rules, positions and skills of the game. Mind maps make up the biggest share, and there are also quizzes, a few flashcard decks, a slide set and two notes.

The listed resources use both the words football and soccer, and they cover several versions of the game. Some quizzes are also about American football officiating, so check the title before you start.

Where to begin

1. Open the Soccer mind map. It covers how to play, the 11 players on the field and the defensive positions, such as sweeper, center fullback and wingback.
2. Look at the Football mind map, which breaks the game into tactical, technical, psychological and physical parts, with agility as one example.
3. Try the Different Soccer Positions (4-2-3-1) mind map to see how a formation is laid out.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first, then test yourself. The PE Soccer Test asks about team size and the history of the sport. The Offside Quiz uses a diagram and asks whether a player is offside or onside. The Soccer Test - 4th & 5th Grade asks about players and field length, so it suits a first check.

When a question catches you out, go back to the map and find the point. Then take the quiz again.

Skills, rules and futsal

The Soccer Assessment flashcard deck lists terms such as kickoff, corner kick, goal kick, throw-in and penalty kick, plus positions. Separate decks cover passing, shooting and dribbling. Several mind maps look at futsal, also called five-a-side football, if you want to compare it with the full game.

The SCCFOA and National Federation exam quizzes work through American football rulings, with yards, downs and penalties. They are mainly useful for teachers and officials-in-training.

Make it your own

Pick one map that matches your topic, take a related quiz, and then build your own mind map or flashcards to keep what you learned.