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Year 1 - Physical education

Locomotion: can you move your body with control when you run?

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 move your body with control when you run.

Key Notes

  • Move: running in a space requires balance and control.
  • Think: being aware of where the space is to move into requires concentration.
  • Think: knowing how to run with the correct technique enables success.
  • Feel: continuing to run even if we feel tired improves our performance.
  • Connect: watching others perform carefully shows empathy.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • run: to move quickly on your feet, faster than walking
  • technique: the method or way of doing a skill correctly and efficiently
  • feedback: telling someone what is good and what could be improved

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Long extended strides are needed to run fast.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: running in a space requires balance and control. Think: being aware of where the space is to move into requires concentration.

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

to move quickly on your feet, faster than walking.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Long extended strides are needed to run fast. Correction: Long but comfortable and natural strides are more important to stay relaxed and in control.

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