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      Locomotion: can you move using high and low movements?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can create different movement ideas as I change between moving high and low.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: control is essential in order to move using a range of high and low ideas, while also staying in a space.
      2. Think: imagination enables us to create a range of ideas for performing high and low movements.
      3. Feel: trying our best to create a range of different ideas requires self-belief.
      4. Connect: listening to others and sharing ideas improves our performance.

      Keywords

      • High - raised up a level, far from the ground

      • Low - positioned close to the ground

      • Ideas - thoughts or plans about how to do or create something

      Common misconception

      Good movement ideas stay at the same level.

      Moving at different levels challenges the body and encourages the development of ideas and self-belief to try new and challenging movements.

      Equipment

      a safe working space, dice, sofa cushion, 4 small cushions or pillows, soft objects to mark a race track, timer

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What do we need to use when we travel across and through space using different kinds of movements?

      strong jumps
      fast arms
      good feet
      Correct answer: careful control

      Q2.
      What is needed when creating a range of ideas for moving our bodies?

      quick steps
      strong muscles
      careful copying
      Correct answer: imagination

      Q3.
      When we are racing, what helps us keep trying and not give up?

      fast shoes
      Correct answer: self-belief
      cool weather
      big muscles

      Q4.
      What helps everyone to enjoy the competition when racing against each other?

      Correct answer: racing fairly
      loud cheering
      big teams
      running fast

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is essential as we move using high and low movement ideas, while staying in space?

      Correct answer: good control
      big jumps
      strong legs
      fast turns

      Q2.
      What do we need when trying to think of many different ways of performing low and high movements?

      quick steps
      strong balance
      Correct answer: good imagination
      careful copying

      Q3.
      What do we need when we try our best to create lots of different movement ideas?

      Correct answer: self-belief
      quiet voices
      strong arms
      fast running

      Q4.
      What helps us improve our performance when we are working with others?

      fast jumping
      Correct answer: sharing ideas
      big movements
      quiet sitting

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