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Year 1 - Physical education

Locomotion: can you balance on different body parts and hold them still?

Remote learning: locomotion

Unit Summary

The unit will increase pupils' motor competence when running and jumping. Pupils will show self-belief as they explore different ways of moving and balancing, and linking these together.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to balance using a range of different body parts.

Key Notes

  • Move: successful balances require holding our bodies completely still while pointing our fingers and toes.
  • Think: holding our balances completely still requires concentration.
  • Feel: self-belief enables us to hold our balances still, even if we find it hard.
  • Connect: taking turns to share ideas demonstrates empathy.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • balance: keeping your body steady without falling
  • still: staying in one position and not moving
  • concentration: focusing your attention fully on one task without getting distracted

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Balances are held using just on one body part.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: successful balances require holding our bodies completely still while pointing our fingers and toes. Think: holding our balances completely still requires concentration.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'balance'

keeping your body steady without falling.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Balances are held using just on one body part. Correction: Balances can be performed on up to 5 body parts at a time.

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