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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can build confidence in others to increase motivation to complete a task.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: holding and executing bodyweight exercises successfully requires maximal effort.
      2. Think: overcoming a challenge requires altering your own mindset in order to motivate and empower others.
      3. Feel: creating a positive motivational environment allows self confidence to blossom for all.
      4. Connect: building self-confidence in others through motivation and positive encouragement demonstrates leadership.

      Keywords

      • Self-confidence - believing in your own abilities

      • Motivation - feeling confident in your abilities can boost your drive to achieve your goal

      • Mindset - the way you think and feel about things

      Common misconception

      Pupils think confidence is constant.

      Fluctuations in confidence are very normal. It is not a static state and often determined by the environment your are in and any previous experience you have of that environment.

      Teacher tip

      Make confidence, mindset and motivation explicit by asking pupils when they have used these in the lesson and how these skills be used outside of the PE environment.

      Equipment

      volleyballs, wall area.

      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.
      Which is the correct E of the STEP principle?

      elevate
      excite
      Correct answer: equipment

      Q2.
      Which method is used to solve disagreements?

      problem solving
      Correct answer: conflict resolution
      equipment

      Q3.
      Which characteristic would you associate with patience?

      Correct answer: calm
      courage
      chaotic

      Q4.
      What shows that someone is taking others' feelings into account?

      Correct answer: respect
      anthority
      praise

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Which is correct for something confidence is not?

      Correct answer: constant
      fluctuating
      changing

      Q2.
      As a leader, what type of motivation can you offer?

      internal
      Correct answer: external
      growth

      Q3.
      What is the name for the way you think or feel about things?

      Correct Answer: mindset

      Q4.
      To motivate and influence others to overcome a challenge makes them feel?

      Correct Answer: empowered

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