- Year 3
Combine balances and movements to finalise sequences in pairs
I can perform a sequence that flows and includes a range of movements and balances, incorporating a change in level and direction on a range of apparatus.
- Year 3
Combine balances and movements to finalise sequences in pairs
I can perform a sequence that flows and includes a range of movements and balances, incorporating a change in level and direction on a range of apparatus.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving and balancing with fluidity requires accurate timings, not stopping between actions until the end.
- Think: deciding how to link actions to allow for changes in level and direction is essential for quality performances.
- Think: ensuring a range of apparatus is utilised to bring the sequence to life requires effective decision making.
- Feel: committing to improving the quality of our sequence requires responsibility.
- Connect: trying a range of movements and balances and agreeing the best options to include requires trust.
Keywords
Level - the height at which an action is performed in relation to the ground or surface
Direction - changing the course along which we are moving
Range - a variety of ideas
Common misconception
Some pupils may spend their practice time adding more actions onto the sequence instead of repeating and refining a shorter sequence.
Practice time can be used to repeat a skill and improve the quality of a performance, or it can be used to make changes to a sequence to improve the flow or increase the range of movements for more interest.
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Combine balances and movements to finalise sequences in pairs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Combine balances and movements to finalise sequences in pairs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
mats, benches, gymnastic tables, wall bars
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
