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      Modifying and teaching routines to others

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can modify a routine and teach it to others.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: when performing, pupils show control, extension, accurate timing and flow to perform a high quality routine.
      2. Think: good communication improves teamwork enabling a higher chance of a successful outcome.
      3. Feel: good communication when leading a group helps to build self confidence.
      4. Connect: good leadership facilitates teamwork and encourages input from everyone, making each person feel included.
      5. Connect: taking turns to be the leader shows fairness and ensures everyone respects each other.

      Keywords

      • Routine - a series of choreographed movements and skills performed and meeting certain requirements

      • Leader - someone who influences others to achieve their goals

      • Feedback - giving helpful suggestions on how someone can improve their performance

      Common misconception

      Performing group routines often means some members of the group may struggle with the choreography and therefore feel self-conscious and demotivated.

      Stress to each group the importance of adapting choreography to suit the needs of everyone in the group. For example, some pupils could perform backward rolls whilst others perform a more basic roll. Or everyone may change the skill they perform.

      Teacher tip

      You may want to carefully consider the groupings throughout these lessons and make changes even at this stage if it is necessary. Differentiation by confidence and competence in leading is more important here than differentiation of physical abilities.

      Equipment

      1 mat between 2, Ipad (or alternative recording equipment)

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      How are we moving when we perform a skill one after the other?

      in unison
      Correct answer: in canon
      slowly

      Q2.
      How can we add creativity to our sequences?

      repeat movements
      Correct answer: add dynamics
      shorten our sequence

      Q3.
      What are we most likely to use to ensure our timing is cohesive?

      Correct answer: visual cues
      speed
      rolls

      Q4.
      What do you show if you keep your body tight and engage your core throughout the sequence?

      carelessness
      creativity
      Correct answer: control

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      When we allow everyone in a group to take turns in leading, what are we demonstrating?

      Correct answer: fairness
      arrogance
      creativity

      Q2.
      What do we perform with when there are no pauses in our routine and we have excellent transitions between skills?

      control
      projection
      Correct answer: flow

      Q3.
      What can we provide to our peers to help them improve their routine after assessing their performance?

      criticism
      Correct answer: feedback
      judgement

      Q4.
      Which attributes will help us the most when we are leading others and teaching skills?

      strength and patience
      honesty and cleverness
      Correct answer: confidence and communication

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