Creation of pathway sequences
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can select my own pathway and create a sequence of quality movements and balances by incorporating flow on the apparatus.
Key learning points
- Move: performing a sequence of quality actions with flow requires moving smoothly along a selected pathway.
- Think: selecting which over, under, along and through movements to use shows imagination when using the apparatus.
- Connect: considering the feelings of others when suggesting improvements in their performance shows empathy.
- Feel: practising on a range of apparatus shows a commitment to creating our best sequence for our final performances.
Keywords
Practise - repeatedly doing something to improve
Select - choosing the best options (pathways or actions) for a sequence
Sequence - a combination of 2 or more actions that have been added (linked) together in a particular order
Common misconception
When performing sequences, some pupils perform too many actions, the sequence goes on for far too long and quality can be lost.
Remind pupils that sequences should have a beginning, a middle and an end so they can remember and repeat it. It is better to have a short, high quality sequence than a long, low quality one.
Teacher tip
To enhance creativity use mats to show plenty of exit points off the apparatus. Allow pupils to work in 2's or 3's for partner work. This ensures no one is left out and can help make PE a positive experience for all.
Equipment
15+ floor markers, mats, benches, gymnastics tables, climbing frames/wall bars
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call a combination of linked actions?
Q2.What phrase can we use to ensure we land jumps correctly?
Q3.Why is it important that we use apparatus safely?
Q4.How do we create flow in a sequence?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How do we practice our sequences?
Q2.What are curved and zig zag examples of?
Q3.Where can we move over, under, along and through?
Q4.What do we show when we offer kind feedback?
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Creation of pathway sequences, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Creation of pathway sequences, 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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