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Lesson 2 of 12
Asymmetry
I can create a variety of quality movements and balances in an asymmetrical way.
Lesson 2 of 12
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Asymmetry
I can create a variety of quality movements and balances in an asymmetrical way.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: quality asymmetrical movements and balances require both sides of the body doing different things.
- Move: quality pair asymmetrical movements and balances are controlled with extension and balances held still.
- Think: knowing the difference between symmetry and asymmetry requires reflection and supports our creative thinking.
- Feel: creating a range of asymmetrical balances demonstrates a commitment to wanting to create high quality balances.
- Connect: respect enables us to work collaboratively with our partner and share ideas for creating asymmetrical balances.
Keywords
Balance - maintaining a desired shape completely still
Asymmetrical - when a balance or a movement does not match on either side
Creativity - the ability to generate, imagine or produce new and original ideas, concepts or solutions
Common misconception
Pupils continue to create symmetrical balances, confusing symmetry with asymmetry.
Provide models and continue to highlight the differenece between the two.
Introduce apparatus as soon as pupils are ready, especially if it will support their creativity.
Teacher tip
Equipment
N/A
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Prior knowledge starter quiz
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4 Questions
Q1.How can we identify a symmetrical balance?
How can we identify a symmetrical balance?
both sides different
both sides similar
Q2.What skill are we showing if we are able to imagine and produce a range of ideas?
What skill are we showing if we are able to imagine and produce a range of ideas?
speed
strength
Q3.If I link a jump and a roll together, what type of sequence have I created?
If I link a jump and a roll together, what type of sequence have I created?
a strength sequence
a balancing sequence
Q4.Which skill helps us to successfully work with a partner?
Which skill helps us to successfully work with a partner?
balance
jumping
Assessment exit quiz
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4 Questions
Q1.What do we mean by asymmetrical?
What do we mean by asymmetrical?
similar each side
identical each side
Q2.When creating pair balances, what are two things we can change to be creative?
When creating pair balances, what are two things we can change to be creative?
speed and space
cannon and unison
Q3.If we respect our partner, support each other and share ideas, what does this demonstrate?
If we respect our partner, support each other and share ideas, what does this demonstrate?
working quietly
working slowly
Q4.What do all quality balances need in addition to control and stillness?
What do all quality balances need in addition to control and stillness?
levels
speed