Lesson 2 of 4
  • Year 3

To link balances and jumps with locomotion

In this lesson, we will learn how to perform a series of jumps that can be practised safely in the home environment: star jump and straight jump. We will learn to link these with a series of balances. We will also think about the effect of exercise on our body's responses: heart rate and breathing rate.

Lesson 2 of 4
  • Year 3

To link balances and jumps with locomotion

In this lesson, we will learn how to perform a series of jumps that can be practised safely in the home environment: star jump and straight jump. We will learn to link these with a series of balances. We will also think about the effect of exercise on our body's responses: heart rate and breathing rate.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will learn to link balances and jumps with locomotion.
  2. Pupils will understand the effects of exercise on the body (HRE link).

Equipment

Soft yoga mat or towel

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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