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Year 1 - Physical education

Running in a game

Locomotion: running and jumping

Unit Summary

The unit will increase pupils' motor competence when running, providing an understanding of where we run and why. Pupils will show self belief, exploring jumping in different directions, at different speeds, heights and distances. Pupils will learn how and why we jump with the correct technique.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to run fast in a game and can explain why running into space is important.

Key Notes

  • Move: to avoid defenders you should run fast, pump your arms and use the ball parts of your feet, into an open space.
  • Move: changing direction when running will help avoid being tagged by the defenders.
  • Think: effectively choosing which space to run into will reduce likelihood of being tagged by the defenders.
  • Connect: playing by the rules demonstrates fairness and empathy to others.
  • Feel: stopping when tagged shows a commitment to trying hard.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • space: an open area where it is safe and there are no defenders
  • defenders: individuals who are trying to stop the attackers from scoring by tagging them
  • running: the activity of moving fast using our feet

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils will forget to use their arms and/or focus forwards when running into spaces. Pupils will run out of the area to avoid being tagged.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: to avoid defenders you should run fast, pump your arms and use the ball parts of your feet, into an open space. Move: changing direction when running will help avoid being tagged by the defenders.

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

an open area where it is safe and there are no defenders.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils will forget to use their arms and/or focus forwards when running into spaces. Pupils will run out of the area to avoid being tagged. Correction: Explain and demonstrate running into space staying within the area. Explain the consequences of running off the court or pitch in a game. Model the correct technique for running and explain why it is important.

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