Recap jumps and rotations
I can jump and land safely with a variety of shapes in the air and/or rotation.
Recap jumps and rotations
I can jump and land safely with a variety of shapes in the air and/or rotation.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: when preparing to jump or turn, stand tall with feet together, swing arms back and always land with bent knees.
- Think: the higher you jump, the more time you have to complete the shape or rotation and land correctly.
- Think: explaining the teaching points of jumps/turns to others helps to improve your own knowledge and performance.
- Feel: controlling the release from the jump/turn and land requires repeated practice which also builds confidence.
- Connect: supportive feedback to peers on strengths and areas for improvement in jump technique requires sensitivity.
Keywords
Jump - pushing off the ground with our legs to go up into the air
Turn - changing the direction your body is facing by rotating the body around a vertical axis
Station - a designated area where pupils practise a specific skill or movement before continuing to the next activity
Common misconception
Some pupils may dominate the discussion with less confident pupils unwilling to take their turn at leading. Pupils might take too long explaining and not leave enough time to practise.
Select the numbers carefully so that pupil 1 and 2 are more confident and can model teaching first, giving less confident pupils time to get used to this process. Stress the importance of practise time and keep explanations concise.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Recap jumps and rotations, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Recap jumps and rotations, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 mat between 2
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
