My moves: actions, space, dynamics and relationship
I can combine or link actions, space, dynamics and relationships.
My moves: actions, space, dynamics and relationship
I can combine or link actions, space, dynamics and relationships.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: combining or linking actions, space and dynamics requires balance, coordination and control.
- Move: mirroring our partner requires focus and control to communicate our connection and harmony.
- Think: replicating actions without using a bean bag requires the use of imagination.
- Feel: trying new movements and combining different ideas requires self-belief.
- Connect: taking turns involves fairness and patience.
Keywords
Space - where an action happens
Dynamics - how an action is performed
Relationships - who the action is performed with
Common misconception
Pupils think that when performing mirroring duets they should remain on the spot.
Mirroring duets typically remain in situ (and may need to for safety reasons e.g. in a small space), but they should be encouraged to lean towards or away from their partner, as well as move sideways to prevent the work from becoming purely gestural.
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: My moves: actions, space, dynamics and relationship, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: My moves: actions, space, dynamics and relationship, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 1 physical education lessons from the Dance: my moves, my brilliant body unit, dive into the full secondary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Additional material: poem and suggested music, whiteboard and pen, 30+ bean bags
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
