Matching
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a sequence of three movements that are matching with flow, extension and control.
Key learning points
- Move: quality matching movements require performing the same movements as our partner with control and extension.
- Think: creating a matching sequence relies on us deciding on which movements we can both perform correctly.
- Think: knowing that a sequence of movements requires accurate timing and fluidity throughout improves the performance.
- Feel: being motivated to try a range of matching movements in our pair, enables the successful creation of the sequence.
- Connect: good communication is imperative to help you match your partner and execute the sequence successfully.
Keywords
Matching - perform exactly the same movements with a partner/group
Extension - stretched arms and legs, pointed fingers and toes that extend outwards from the body
Control - being steady and doing exactly what you intend with your body
Common misconception
One pupil always leads the other. Only one pupil can perform the movement with quality.
Use strategies such as counting or music to help pupils move at the same time. Encourage pupils to ensure that both of them can perform the skills, and if they can't, they should work on improving or changing the movement.
Teacher tip
Music with a strong beat will help pupils to use music to move in time with their partner. When working on matching activities, it helps for pupils to work with others of a similar ability.
Equipment
1 mat between two
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If you perform movements and balances correctly, how would you describe your sequence?
Q2.What word describes performing movements with a stretched body and pointed fingers and toes?
Q3.When our peers watch us perform, what can they offer to help improve our performance?
Q4.If we move in perfect unison with our partner, what are we showing?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following skills will be most useful in helping us match our partners movements?
Q2.What should quality matching movements show?
Q3.What should you perform with when producing a sequence of matching movements?
Q4.If unison is the word we use to describe moving at the same time as our partner, what word describes moving after our partner has moved?
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To help you plan your 6 physical education lesson on: Matching, 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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