Coordination
I can understand the importance of good hand/eye and foot/eye coordination when playing a variety of sports.
Coordination
I can understand the importance of good hand/eye and foot/eye coordination when playing a variety of sports.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: bouncing, rolling and throwing a ball with control requires good hand/eye coordination.
- Move: dribbling and kicking a ball with control requires good foot/eye coordination.
- Think: being coordinated allows us to effectively perform a range of skills that can help in a variety of sports.
- Feel: helping others to improve when they are struggling with a task shows empathy.
- Connect: continuing to try hard, even when making mistakes, demonstrates self-belief.
Keywords
Coordination - the ability to efficiently use different parts of the body together
Dribbling - travelling with a ball whilst keeping it under control
Control - keeping the ball close, moving it where you want
Common misconception
Some pupils may think that being successful in sport relies on being able to run fast.
In many sports, having good coordination can be more valuable than speed or strength. Swimming, rowing, golf, skiing, rhythmic gymnastics, bowling and clay shooting all require coordination, but don't rely on speed.
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Coordination, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Coordination, 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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Equipment
soft balls (1 per child), beanbags (1 per child), small bats/sticks (1 per child), tennis balls (1 per child), 30+ cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
