Locomotion: can you create a range of movements?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a range of different movements to travel across a space.
Key learning points
- Move: travelling across and through space using a range of movement ideas requires control.
- Think: creating a range of ideas for moving our body requires imagination.
- Feel: when racing, self-belief enables us to keep trying and never give up.
- Connect: racing fairly ensures everyone enjoys the competition.
Keywords
Movement - changing your body's position or place
Imagination - the ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind of things that are not real or present
Self-belief - having confidence in your own abilities and decisions
Common misconception
Movement using established methods of travel is the best way to get from A to B.
Everyone moves differently and some people may be more successful and find more joy moving in a different way to others.
Equipment
Timer, choice of music, 4 markers such as teddies, hats or socks to highlight your start and finish lines
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When jumping, what do we need to stay safe in our own safe space?
Q2.Why is it important to learn the correct jumping technique?
Q3.Why should we keep using the correct jumping technique, even when we feel tired?
Q4.Why is it important to watch others perform carefully?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the most important thing we need to travel safely and smoothly when we move?
Q2.What would help us think of new ways to move?
Q3.When we are racing, what helps us keep trying and never give up?
Q4.When we race, how do we make sure everyone enjoys the competition?
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To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Locomotion: can you create a range of movements?, 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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