Navigating the assault course as a team
I can work with others to navigate an assault course whilst carrying precious items.
Navigating the assault course as a team
I can work with others to navigate an assault course whilst carrying precious items.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: contracting our core muscles stabilises the body and improves balance.
- Think: taking your time to avoid mistakes often ends up faster in the long run.
- Feel: avoiding the temptation to give up in the face of difficult challenges requires determination.
- Connect: working as a team requires clear communication and shared responsibility.
Keywords
Navigate - to plan and direct the path you will follow
Precious - an item of great value that should be treated with care
Compassion - showing sympathy and care for others by being motivated to make things easier for them
Common misconception
Blaming others for mistakes and rushing rather than planning first and taking care over the approach.
Less overall time is lost if you invest in planning, negotiating and caring for each other.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Navigating the assault course as a team, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Navigating the assault course as a team, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
floor marker / hoop per students or chalk to draw circles, selection of equipment to make 2 assault courses and act as a precious item for each student to carry.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
