Using simple strategies
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore and apply strategies to improve our team's performance when completing challenges.
Key learning points
- Move: controlling and coordinating my body and the equipment can help my team to use strategies to complete a challenge.
- Think: creating and applying simple strategies to challenges will help our team to improve.
- Think: deciding when to use certain strategies will support the team to successfully complete the challenges.
- Feel: being honest and following the rules within challenges helps us to take responsibility and be a good team member.
- Connect: including everyone in our team and taking responsibility for each other shows a deep sense of gratitude.
Keywords
Strategy - a plan for achieving success
Improve - to make something better
Challenge - a test of ability or skill
Common misconception
Some pupils might think that if a strategy doesn't work, they shouldn't use it again.
Deciding when to use a strategy is part of the challenge. A strategy that works once will not work every time or against every opponent. Having lots of strategies to try will help you find the one that works best each time.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to pause regularly to discuss their strategy. Remind them that their choice of strategy might be correct, they might just need more practise to apply it successfully.
Equipment
30+ cones, 30 tennis balls, 15 hoops, 10 quoits, 10 beanbags
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these words describes the way you should aim to move sporting equipment?
Q2.Which of these approaches can help to find suitable solutions to team challenges?
Q3.Which of these skills can help you to explain a new idea to your team?
Q4.When should you try to include everyone on your team?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these words describes a plan that you might use as a team to complete a challenge?
Q2.Why might you suggest a different strategy for your team to use?
Q3.How can you be a good teammate?
Q4.When can you show your teammates you are grateful?
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To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Using simple strategies, 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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