Jumping and turning
I can include turns in my jumps to create flight and use these ideas to create a sequence that includes two turning jumps and three travelling movements with flow.
Jumping and turning
I can include turns in my jumps to create flight and use these ideas to create a sequence that includes two turning jumps and three travelling movements with flow.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: quality turning jumps require bending the knees, swinging the arms and controlling the landing with extension.
- Move: a turning jump involves jumping into the air and rotating our body around a vertical axis while airborne.
- Think: knowing how to accurately identify strengths and developments in our partner's jumps improves their performance.
- Feel: creating a range of turning jumps and challenging ourselves to develop our ideas requires integrity.
- Connect: helping our partner to ensure their landing is safe when creating turning jumps involves trust.
Keywords
Extension - stretched and pointed fingers and toes that extend outwards from the body
Jump - pushing off the ground or equipment with our legs to go up into the air
Turning - changing the direction your body is facing by rotating the body around a vertical axis
Common misconception
Pupils struggle to jump high enough to turn due to a weak push off. Pupils are wobbly and unbalanced when turning. Pupils turn too much or too little.
Emphasise bending the knees and pushing through the balls of the feet. Pupils should practise engaging their core muscles to help them turn with control. Make sure pupils focus on rotating from the shoulders and hips not just the arms.
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Jumping and turning, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Jumping and turning, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 mat between 2
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
