Building a group routine
I can create a challenging routine and support others to refine theirs.
Building a group routine
I can create a challenging routine and support others to refine theirs.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing high quality movements and balances requires excellent control and extension.
- Think: choreographing a routine requires careful planning so you can perform with consistent flow and accurate timing.
- Think: adding individual, paired and group balances performed with control and extension adds quality to a routine.
- Feel: experimenting with ways in which you can move using the floor and apparatus helps to build confidence.
- Connect: providing feedback to others to support refinement shows responsibility.
Keywords
Routine - a series of specific movements and balances that you practice and perform in a particular order
Apparatus - equipment made for a particular task
Choreograph - designing and arranging movements, skills and sequences into a structured routine
Common misconception
Pupils often link pieces of apparatus together e.g. benches attached to a table which limits the use of space and options for pathways. Pupils rush to create balances that are not of high quality.
Encourage pupils to place apparatus in spaces to allow them to explore interesting pathways and to be able to use each piece of apparatus in creative ways. Peer assessment of balances can encourage refinement and increase quality of pupils work.
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Building a group routine, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Building a group routine, 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
Mats, 4 or 5 benches, 4 agility tables, 4 or 5 spring boards, Other equipment such as box tops/buck
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
