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Lesson 2 of 12
  • Year 10

Develop trust within an OAA environment

I can build trust in relationships so that others have confidence in me during team challenges.

Lesson 2 of 12
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  • Year 10

Develop trust within an OAA environment

I can build trust in relationships so that others have confidence in me during team challenges.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: ensuring careful and controlled movements leads to success and prevents accidents.
  2. Think: following specific instructions about what to do enables the activity to remain safe and free from hazards.
  3. Feel: managing the stress of having no vision is reduced by having trust in your teammates.
  4. Connect: respect and clear communication are essential to building trust.

Keywords

  • Communication - how we share information, ideas or feelings through speaking, listening and body language

  • Resilience - the ability to keep working towards a solution despite difficulties or setbacks

  • Safe practice - following rules and using correct technique to prevent injury and keep everyone safe

Common misconception

It is unsafe to be blindfolded.

While there is an increased risk in getting injured, listening carefully to friends, trusting their guidance and being sensible will all help to reduce the risk level.


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Collect used plastic water bottles in the run up to this lesson if possible. Ideally use balls for the visually impaired in this lesson. If using the bottles with lids off, make sure the surface is not slippery and is outside (grass/astroturf).
Teacher tip

Equipment

blindfolds for every pupil, bibs, 1 ball between 2

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What should we do if we start to think a task is impossible?

give up
Correct answer: start again
move on

Q2.
When should we evaluate the progress we are making as a team?

Correct answer: at all times
at the end
never

Q3.
How can we boost the morale of our teammates?

give feedback
Correct answer: encourage them
highlight their mistakes

Q4.
When throwing, which body part/s will help us apply the greatest power?

stomach
arms
Correct answer: arms & legs

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
To be successful and prevent accidents, if our vision is compromised, how would you describe the required movements?

bold and decisive
Correct answer: careful and controlled
reserved and minimal

Q2.
What is important about our instructions when participating in blindfolded activities to ensure we are safe and avoid hazards?

Correct Answer: Specific, Clear

Q3.
What must we have with our teammates and partners to manage the stress of having our vision removed?

Correct Answer: Trust

Q4.
What is essential in order to build trust?

Correct answer: respect
same opinions
friendship