Flexibility
I can explain how flexibility affects the body and can perform static and dynamic flexibility activities to develop my own flexibility.
Flexibility
I can explain how flexibility affects the body and can perform static and dynamic flexibility activities to develop my own flexibility.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: our muscles show flexibility when the body is moving and when it is still.
- Think: the more we stretch our muscles before and after exercise, the more this will increase our flexibility.
- Feel: continuing to improve our flexibility shows excellent resilience.
- Connect: cooperating with each other to help improve our flexibility ensures we stay motivated.
Keywords
Flexibility - the elasticity of muscles when stretching and the ability to move joints through a full range of motion
Stretch - a movement in which you gently pull or extend your muscles to make them longer
Extend - making a body part lengthened or straighten
Common misconception
Flexibility can only be challenged when we are holding a specific postion and staying still.
Flexibility of our muscles can be performed when still (static) and on the move (dynamic).
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Flexibility, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Flexibility, 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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Equipment
20 beanbags, 30+ coloured cones, 10 quoits, 6 gymnastics mats, 10 floor markers, hoops, additional materials/pencils
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
