Flight
I can experiment with moving to generate flight and create a sequence that includes three jumps and two linking movements with flow.
Flight
I can experiment with moving to generate flight and create a sequence that includes three jumps and two linking movements with flow.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: quality jumping requires bending the knees, swinging the arms and controlling the landing with extension.
- Move: linking movements together successfully involves ensuring there is consistent flow without any pauses.
- Think: knowing that flight requires the body to completely leave the floor helps us when practising our jumps.
- Feel: experimenting with a variety of jumps and not just using one idea requires integrity as we challenge ourselves.
- Connect: creating a sequence of jumps in pairs requires collaboration and trust in each other's ideas.
Keywords
Flight - when we are in the air, not touching the ground or any equipment
Jump - pushing off the ground or equipment with our legs to go up into the air
Quality - the good characteristics of the performance that suggest the movements and balances are performed correctly
Common misconception
Pupils forget to bend their knees on landing. Pupils bring their head to their knees when performing a tuck jump. Pupils forget to use their arms when jumping.
Pupils should repeatedly practise bending knees on landing. Pupils should raise their knees towards the chest in a tuck jump. Pupils should be reminded to swing their arms to give them momentum and to use their arms in the various jumps.
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Flight, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Flight, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 mat between two
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
