- Year 1
Team activities: decision making in a team game
I can cooperate in a game to help my team succeed.
- Year 1
Team activities: decision making in a team game
I can cooperate in a game to help my team succeed.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving quickly in different ways can help your team succeed in games.
- Think: consideration of tactics requires effective decision making.
- Feel: being honest and following the rules emphasises fair play for others.
- Connect: encouraging teammates shows respect and builds confidence.
Keywords
Decision - a choice you make during a game
Encourage - giving hope, courage and confidence to others
Honesty - playing fairly, following the rules and being truthful about your actions
Common misconception
Pupils don't realise it's their turn to move.
Players stand on a 'next player' floor marker to help them to know who's turn it is next. Remind pupils to encourage each other with kind words when it's their turn.
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To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Team activities: decision making in a team game, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
40+ beanbags, 10 hoops, 8 floor markers, 30+ cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
