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      Movement: can you link more complex movements?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can coordinate complex movements by breaking them down to practice and refine.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: link movements together with control, balance and fluidity to coordinate complex movements.
      2. Think: to improve performance you need to plan, break down actions and sequence logically.
      3. Feel: successfully completing challenges will develop confidence and satisfaction.
      4. Connect: reflecting on your performance can help you support others to increase their effectiveness.

      Keywords

      • Creativity - using imagination to produce original or effective ideas and solutions

      • Complex - made up of many connected parts or steps

      • Transition - the process of moving smoothly from one action or movement to another

      Common misconception

      You are either naturally good at movement skills and sports, or you aren't.

      Movement skills are learned and trained, just like maths and music. You need to practice and refine your technique to improve confidence and remember that growth spurts will temporarily affect coordination and this is perfectly normal.

      Equipment

      A safe and open floor space, 4 pairs of socks (ideally all different colours).

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Which component of fitness is responsible for fast and strong muscular contractions?

      agility
      balance
      coordination
      Correct answer: power

      Q2.
      Which component of fitness helps us move two or more body parts in a smooth and efficient way?

      agility
      balance
      Correct answer: coordination
      power

      Q3.
      Which one these is negatively impacted the most by growth spurts?

      creativity
      decision making
      Correct answer: coordination
      reaction time

      Q4.
      What has the biggest impact on performance of complex movement skills?

      genetics
      Correct answer: practice
      gender
      being left handed

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is a complex movement pattern?

      a movement that only uses the upper body
      Correct answer: a movement made up of many connected parts or steps
      any movement performed at maximum speed
      a movement that requires heavy weights

      Q2.
      Which 3 components are identified as essential when linking movements together?

      speed, power and aggression
      isolation, rigidity and stillness
      Correct answer: balance, control and fluidity
      height, distance and noise

      Q3.
      In the context of movement patterns, what does the term 'transition' mean?

      Correct answer: the process of moving smoothly from one action to another
      repeating the same movement multiple times
      stopping completely between exercises
      warming up before a workout

      Q4.
      Which of the following has least effect on the quality of movement competence?

      practice
      growth spurts
      confidence
      Correct answer: having a partner to help you

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