Myths about teaching can hold you back
- Year 8
Competing and contributing as a united team
I can perform under the pressure of competition and contribute toward a team goal.
- Year 8
Competing and contributing as a united team
I can perform under the pressure of competition and contribute toward a team goal.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: replicating the correct technique must be maintained whilst putting in maximum effort during a competition.
- Think: understanding your role as a performer and a leader will lead to a more effective team.
- Feel: performing as part of a team, regardless of outcome, builds a sense of belonging.
- Connect: being responsible will make others feel safe and encourage wider participation.
Keywords
Roles - understanding and fulfilling specific responsibilities or positions within the team to contribute to its success
Motivation - inspiring and energising teammates to perform at their best and maintain high levels of enthusiasm and commitment
Reliability - being dependable and consistent in performing your role, ensuring that teammates can count on you during competition
Common misconception
Pupils believe only performers participate in competitive events.
Competitions depend on various roles to run safely and efficiently. Performers can only participate if officials and organisers set up the event correctly.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Competing and contributing as a united team, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Competing and contributing as a united team, 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.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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Equipment
stop watches; long jump pit(s); recording sheets (additional materials); javelins (various weights); flags or red cones; measuring tapes
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
