High, low, over and under
I can create ways to move and balance in high and low ways, over and under apparatus.
High, low, over and under
I can create ways to move and balance in high and low ways, over and under apparatus.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing high quality movements and balances high, low, over, and under the apparatus requires control
- Think: using a variety of apparatus to create movements and balances requires imagination
- Think: reflecting on the quality of movements and balances will improve our creativity and ideas.
- Connect: empathy requires encouraging others to try different ideas on the apparatus.
- Feel: striving to reflect and improve our ideas shows self-belief.
Keywords
Over - to cross over the top of a location
Under - to travel below or underneath a location
Creative - to do something new or with imagination
Common misconception
Pupils only use crawling actions to move over or under the apparatus. When reflecting on others' practice, pupils only say whether they liked or disliked their movements.
Give pupils other ideas to perform under apparatus, such as balance, swing, or slide, and other ideas to perform over apparatus, such as sliding or balancing on top or jumping over. Encourage pupils to be specific when reflecting on others' actions.
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To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: High, low, over and under, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
mats, benches, gymnastic tables, climbing frames or wall bars
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
