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- Year 9
Explosive movements in Parkour
I can perform explosive movements demonstrating coordination, control and explosive strength.
- Year 9
Explosive movements in Parkour
I can perform explosive movements demonstrating coordination, control and explosive strength.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: running precisions, strides and plyos require explosive strength and coordination.
- Move: lower body strength is essential to land safely with control and show good technique.
- Think: the correct timing and placement of the foot influences the success of running precisions, strides and plyos.
- Feel: gradually increasing the distance between movements helps to build confidence.
- Connect: working together to agree on an appropriate challenge develops trust and a strong sense of community.
Keywords
Plyos - quick, explosive jumps involving fast transitions, landing and immediately springing off to another target
Landing - the controlled act of making contact with the ground or a surface after a jump, drop or vault to take-off
Running precisions - a movement involving running and jumping to land to a precise point with control on a small or specific target
Common misconception
Pupils will often underestimate or overestimate the distance, leading to overshooting the jump or falling too short.
Emphasise that hitting the edge of the mat is crucial, therefore they should gradually increase the distance to find the correct one for them. This will also need to be adjusted when they add a run up.
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Explosive movements in Parkour, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Explosive movements in Parkour, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
4 benches, 4 obstacles (boxes/gymnastics tables), crash mats and normal mats, floor markings/hoops
Content guidance
- Additional qualification required
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
