Creation of sequences
I can create a sequence on the apparatus with flow, including a jump, a roll and a balance, and make my own decisions about the order of the actions in the sequence pattern.
Creation of sequences
I can create a sequence on the apparatus with flow, including a jump, a roll and a balance, and make my own decisions about the order of the actions in the sequence pattern.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: quality movements and balances are performed in sequence with flow, moving from one action to the next.
- Think: reflecting on the quality of movements and balances will improve our sequences.
- Think: deciding on the best order to perform a sequence (jump, roll, balance) demonstrates effective decision making.
- Connect: sharing the apparatus safely shows empathy and allows others time and space to create their sequences.
- Feel: striving to practise, reflect and improve our sequence shows courage.
Keywords
Decision making - choosing what to do.
Quality - the good parts of the performance that suggest the movements and balances are performed correctly.
Sequence - a combination of actions that have been added (linked) together in a particular order.
Common misconception
Practise makes perfect. Pupils forget the variety of shapes they can use for gymnastics skills and default to using the same basic balances and jumps in every sequence.
Practise might not always make a performance perfect, but it will make actions and sequences improve. Pupils can work together to help use practise time to improve. Display posters or lists of shape ideas for jumps, rolls and balances.
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Creation of sequences, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Creation of sequences, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
mats, benches, gymnastics tables, climbing frames or wall bars
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
