Curved pathways
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a sequence of movements and balances that flow while travelling along a curved pathway.
Key learning points
- Move: linking quality actions along a curved pathway requires control, and twisting and turning the body with flow.
- Think: trying a variety of actions and selecting the best ones to link on a curved pathway shows decision making.
- Connect: empathy enables us to listen and help others if they find creating their sequences challenging.
- Feel: striving to improve the quality of our movements and committing to making improvements demonstrates courage.
Keywords
Curved - not straight, rounded with a gentle bend
Flow - moving from one action to another without stopping
Turning - to move in a different direction or turn around and face the opposite direction
Common misconception
Pupils lean backwards in a teddy bear roll, ending up on their back and getting stuck there.
Stress the importance of leaning to the side (left or right) on a shoulder and placing it close to their knee to start the action, then lifting the opposite leg (not both) to help you face the opposite direction.
Teacher tip
Gymnasts should always have bare feet. You can find videos to demonstrate the teddy bear roll or ask a pupil who can already do it to show the class.
Equipment
small cones, 30+ floor markers
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call gymnastics actions that move from one place to another?
Q2.What should the pathway we follow in a sequence be?
Q3.What shape is a curved pathway?
Q4.What do we do with our knees when we land a jump?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which pathway moves along a gentle bend?
Q2.What body part do we lean onto in a teddy bear roll?
Q3.What kind of action do we perform so that we face the opposite direction?
Q4.What do we show when we support others and consider how they feel?
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Curved pathways, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Curved pathways, 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.
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