Health and wellbeing: martial arts and self-defence
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Why this why now
Pupils will already have experienced a broad range of classes and fitness regimes that are widely available and popular in the local community and/ or at home. They will have learnt about physiological, psychological and socio-cultural factors connected with participation. Pupils can take these skills, experiences and positive attitudes towards participation into life with confidence and consequently lead healthy, active lives beyond school.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know the importance of respect, self-control, discipline, teamwork, and communication when working in a practical environment.
- Pupils understand the importance of performing movements with fluency, body awareness and control.
- Pupils are able to support one another and analyse each other’s performance to improve skills and techniques.
- Pupils show a willingness to try new and complex skills, whilst being supported and evaluated by others.
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Why this why now
Pupils will already have experienced a broad range of classes and fitness regimes that are widely available and popular in the local community and/ or at home. They will have learnt about physiological, psychological and socio-cultural factors connected with participation. Pupils can take these skills, experiences and positive attitudes towards participation into life with confidence and consequently lead healthy, active lives beyond school.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know the importance of respect, self-control, discipline, teamwork, and communication when working in a practical environment.
- Pupils understand the importance of performing movements with fluency, body awareness and control.
- Pupils are able to support one another and analyse each other’s performance to improve skills and techniques.
- Pupils show a willingness to try new and complex skills, whilst being supported and evaluated by others.
Health and wellbeing: martial arts and self-defence
This unit will develop pupils’ movement competence through a variety of kata along with their emotional and spiritual development as they experience self-improvement challenges associated with martial arts and self-defence practice. Pupils will also develop their metacognition and courage.
6 lessons in unit
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