Focusing on the task
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the STEP principle and understand the need to adapt a task in a game situation.
Key learning points
- Move: when adapting the tasks, accurate throwing is always important in order to be successful in different conditions.
- Think: adapting a task correctly can ensure that everyone is appropriately challenged.
- Think: when leading a group, it is important to ensure that all members of the team understand what they have to do.
- Feel: when adapting tasks, it is important to listen to every team member's ideas and make sure everyone feels valued.
- Connect: evaluating each other's leadership efforts when adapting tasks shows effective communication.
Keywords
Teammates - people who work together with a shared goal, supporting each other to succeed
Task - a specific action or set of actions that a team must perform to achieve a goal
Adapt - to change or adjust in response to new conditions or requirements.
Common misconception
Pupils believe when adapting a task that everyone needs the same level of challenge.
Ensure pupils understand that everyone has different levels of skill, experience and confidence, therefore adapting a task should look to meet the needs of all the pupils engaging in it.
Teacher tip
Allow sufficient time for pupils to discuss task adaptations and evaluate their success.
Equipment
1 ball / 2, 30+ cones, hoops.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What can help you to avoid defenders in a small space?
Q2.What does the ‘S’ stand for in the STEP acronym?
Q3.What word describes someone who stops or catches the opposition?
Q4.If a playing area is too big, why might the activity be too easy?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which word describes a specific action or set of actions that a team must perform to achieve a goal?
Q2.What can be done to ensure a task offers the right level of challenge for everyone?
Q3.What must you ensure when explaining a task?
Q4.Why does a task with the same level of challenge not always work for everyone?
To help you plan your 6 physical education lesson on: Focusing on the task, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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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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