Performing spinning movements
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform spinning movements with good spatial awareness, showing self-expression and flair.
Key learning points
- Move: spinning movements require good core strength to maintain rotational speed.
- Move: spatial awareness, coordination and flow help to improve the quality of spinning movements.
- Think: understanding how to approach an obstacle will help you decide which movements can be used most effectively.
- Feel: moving in a way you enjoy will help your creativity and give you inspiration.
- Connect: discussing ideas with other learners will help you create personalised and aesthetic sequences.
Keywords
Spinning - refers to rotational movement of the body to change direction, add creativity or link movements smoothly
Obstacle - any physical object or structure to move over, under, around or through
Flow - the ability to move smoothly and continuously from one movement/ obstacle to the next without stopping or breaking rhythm
Common misconception
Pupils forget to initiate the turn with their head and don't spot their landing, which leads to disorientation and a lack of control.
Pupils should focus on looking where they want to land. You should start the spin with your eyes and your head.
Teacher tip
Use of video feedback may help some pupils to visualise what they are doing wrong. It also helps to provide external cues to pupils. For example, 'hand, kick, kick' for the lazy spin. Use the video clips to help with any safety concerns within this lesson.
Equipment
benches, boxes or vaulting blocks, gymnastics tables, mats, cones/ tape for markers
Content guidance
Additional qualification required
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which balance are you holding if in a still and controlled position without falling?
Q2.What is the most effective way to improve your ability to balance?
Q3.What are you showing when you can control your body by holding a balance?
Q4.Which of the following techniques is correct when performing dynamic balances?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What are you demonstrating when you move smoothly and continuously from one movement to the next?
Q2.How can you improve your vaulting by working with a partner?
Q3.How far do you typically rotate when performing a lazy spin?
Q4.Where should your starting position be in relation to the obstacle when performing a sit reverse vault?
To help you plan your 6 physical education lesson on: Performing spinning movements, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 physical education lesson on: Performing spinning movements, 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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