Evaluating and refining sequences
I can evaluate and refine a sequence to improve difficulty and/or quality of execution.
Evaluating and refining sequences
I can evaluate and refine a sequence to improve difficulty and/or quality of execution.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: a high quality sequence requires consistent flow, accurate timing and a variety of movements and balances.
- Think: evaluating a sequence requires consideration of the composition, execution and overall quality of performance
- Think: refining a sequence in gymnastics involves improving the quality, flow and execution.
- Feel: evaluating and refining a sequence can make you feel accomplished, empowered and more confident in your abilities.
- Connect: working with others to improve a routine fosters collaboration towards a shared goal and enhances creativity.
Keywords
Quality - performing movements and balances with good technique and precision
Evaluating - assessing a performance based on specific criteria
Refining - improving and perfecting a sequence to enhance its quality, precision and overall performance
Common misconception
When pupils evaluate each others performances, they overlook the important details such as performing with control, extension, flow and accurate timing.
Make sure pupils are using the worksheet to help them evaluate the sequences so that they focus on the fundamentals that make a sequence high quality.
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Evaluating and refining sequences, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Evaluating and refining sequences, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 mat between 2, 4 benches, 4 gymnastics tables
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
