Trust exercises
I can complete tasks that rely on the contribution of others to reduce risk.
Trust exercises
I can complete tasks that rely on the contribution of others to reduce risk.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: supporting others or guiding them through an area requires accurate positioning.
- Move: gripping onto our team mates successfully and safely requires a strong wrist grip.
- Think: knowing that risks are situations where someone is exposed to danger is important for considering our strategies.
- Feel: building trust requires consistent and reliable actions.
- Connect: trusting others requires you to listen, respect and try others ideas.
Keywords
Trust - feeling safe with someone and believing that they will do the right thing and keep their promises
Risk - a situation involving exposure to danger
Contribution - the role played by someone in bringing about a result or helping something to advance
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to trust others to have their back.
Trust is a two-way process and something that needs to be earned and then not taken advantage of.
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Trust exercises, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Trust exercises, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 3 physical education lessons from the Outdoor adventurous activities: teamwork, fitness and movement skills unit, dive into the full secondary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Blindfolds or bibs for one between two, a selection of equipment for students to use to build their own obstalce courses with (e.g. hoops, ropes, cones, benches, small gym tables etc)
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
