Locomotion: can you move your body with control when you run?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can move my body with control when I run.
Key learning points
- Move: running in a space requires balance and control.
- Think: being aware of where the space is to move into requires concentration.
- Think: knowing how to run with the correct technique enables success.
- Feel: continuing to run even if we feel tired improves our performance.
- Connect: watching others perform carefully shows empathy.
Keywords
Run - to move quickly on your feet, faster than walking
Technique - the method or way of doing a skill correctly and efficiently
Feedback - telling someone what is good and what could be improved
Common misconception
Long extended strides are needed to run fast.
Long but comfortable and natural strides are more important to stay relaxed and in control.
Equipment
Timer, 4 markers and 6 pieces of treasure - these could be pillows, teddies or items of clothing
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.What should our body look like when we run with good control?
Q2.When we move in lots of different ways - running, jumping, sliding and twirling - what are we showing?
Q3.What are we exploring when we make our bodies move up high and down low?
Q4.When we stay still and steady on one foot or shape, what are we using?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is it most important to be able to move with control?
Q2.What would help you find space and have a running technique?
Q3.What helps you to keep running and improve, even when you start to feel tired?
Q4.Which of these are examples of showing empathy?
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