movements using large muscles, like running, jumping or throwing

movements using small muscles, especially in the hands and fingers for precise actions

thinking carefully about your performance to decide what went well and what could be improved

Fine motor skills

British English CC

Gross motor skills

Warm up

Movement: can you perform fine and gross motor skills?

Physical education

Movement: can you jump in different ways using the appropriate technique?

Movement: can you balance in different ways with an appreciation of the task?

Movement: can you throw with accuracy whilst on the move?

This unit will support the development of quality movement by focusing on form, body control and foundational movement skills such as agility, balance and coordination. Pupils will be challenged to accurately replicate an increasingly complex variety of movements with control and fluency.

Remote learning: moving with confidence

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

they use small muscles for precise actions

What is the main characteristic of fine motor skills?

Which of the following activities is an example of a gross motor skill?

using the left and right sides of the body together

In a pop up when surfing, which animal pose should you copy during the setup phase before transitioning from lying to standing?

Which is the correct definition for using different parts of the body together smoothly and with control?

neither foot as you keep them both on the floor

the foot on the same side as your throwing hand

When throwing underarm, which foot should you step forward with as you release the ball?

because the rules of most sports say you can't move and throw

to achieve a stable base for a more accurate throw

Why is it important to stop or get 'stationary' momentarily just before you throw while on the move?

When a throwing task becomes difficult and you get frustrated, what skill helps you to stay focused?

Starter Quiz

Which is the correct definition for using different parts of the body together smoothly and with control?