Creative movements
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform a range of movements over obstacles demonstrating creativity and flair.
Key learning points
- Move: vaults are performed in one continuous movement demonstrating fluidity and efficiency.
- Move: travelling over obstacles requires strength and the ability to coordinate different body parts.
- Think: how you approach an obstacle often determines which movement you can perform fluently.
- Feel: moving in creative and fun ways helps to give you inspiration and increase enjoyment.
- Connect: communicating ideas with other pupils helps you to overcome difficulties and improve your vaulting technique.
Keywords
Obstacle - any physical object or structure to move over, under, around or through
Vault - a movement technique used to efficiently and swiftly overcome obstacles by leveraging both the upper and lower body
Strength - the ability to generate force, maintain control and execute movements such as vaults, jumps and landings with precision and fluidity
Common misconception
Fear of falling or not clearing the obstacle can lead to hesitation which can then affect the flow and overall success of the vault.
Gradual progression and practising on lower obstacles can help build confidence.
Teacher tip
To avoid queues, consider equipment that is safe to use as an obstacle so that you can create more lanes. Anything between knee and hip height is ideal to use.
Equipment
benches, boxes or vaulting blocks, gymnastics tables
Content guidance
Additional qualification required
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What are you demonstrating when you hold a stable balance?
Q2.How would you describe good posture required for balance?
Q3.What is the name of a balance with all four limbs touching the floor or apparatus?
Q4.Which describes an ability to sense where your body is in space without relying on visual input?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following helps you perform a vault in one continuous motion?
Q2.When you perform a vault, what should it look like?
Q3.Ideally, in a cartwheel vault, where should your hips be?
Q4.To where does your arm travel when performing a sit reverse vault?
To help you plan your 9 physical education lesson on: Creative movements, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 9 physical education lesson on: Creative movements, 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.
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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.
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