Linear/curved pathways: journey by foot
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can travel along linear and curving pathways and create linear and curved shapes with control.
Key learning points
- Move: travelling between locations involves using linear or curved pathways with control.
- Move: creating shapes in curved and linear ways requires balance and control, holding the body still.
- Think: imagination enables us to picture the setting we are working in to create our actions.
- Feel: self-belief gives us confidence to try new ideas.
- Connect: avoiding others to ensure they have sufficient space requires empathy.
Keywords
Curved - rounded or smooth
Linear - in a straight, direct line
Pathways - the route between places
Common misconception
Pupils think that linear pathways should follow the outline of the room.
Whilst there is an obvious logic to using the orientation and basic shape of the room, linear pathways can bisect the space in any way. They must simply be straight lines.
Teacher tip
Placing rubber spots on the floor can enable pupils to travel around them to create curving pathways or travel straight from one to another to form direct pathways.
Equipment
Additional material: suggested music
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of action enables us to change direction?
Q2.What does contrast mean?
Q3.What word describes two people performing together?
Q4.What is trusting your ideas an example of?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When we create shapes with our body, how do we show balance and control?
Q2.What will help us to make good decisions?
Q3.What type of pathway would you use if travelling through a crowd?
Q4.What is another word for linear?
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To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Linear/curved pathways: journey by foot, 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.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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