Using equipment to adapt a task
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I understand how equipment can affect the task when I am in charge of leading a game.
Key learning points
- Move: to complete the task successfully, we need to use accurate technique and apply our skills correctly.
- Think: adapting the equipment helps ensure that everyone in the group is challenged, motivated and can enjoy the games.
- Feel: striving to take responsibility for our team and encouraging them when challenges are difficult shows leadership.
- Connect: giving clear instructions in a confident, positive tone demonstrates excellent leadership and communication.
Keywords
Leadership - to guide, inspire and unite our teammates towards achieving a common goal
Adapt - to change or adjust in response to new conditions or requirements.
Equipment - the items that we use to play games and sports safely and effectively
Common misconception
Pupils believe that the more equipment they use in an activity, the better the activity will be.
Ensure pupils understand how to use equipment to enhance the activity. Too much equipment can make it confusing and unsafe.
Teacher tip
Ensure that all equipment is available and easily accessible for the session. Doing this beforehand will help keep the lesson flowing.
Equipment
30+ cones, balls, 1 beanbag / 2, Additional material: battleships adaptations
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What should you expect a good leader to do?
Q2.What can happen if groups are too large for the task?
Q3.What does the ‘P’ stand for in the STEP acronym?
Q4.What are you showing when demonstrating an understanding of how other people feel?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which word describes the items that you use to play games and sports?
Q2.What can you adapt in a task to make it more fun and challenging?
Q3.How can you show excellent leadership?
Q4.What can happen if you add too much equipment to an activity?
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