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Year 10 - Physical education

Plan a walk in the local area

Outdoor adventurous activities: outdoor pursuits and team challenges

Unit Summary

This unit will develop pupils' independence and team working skills through outdoor pursuits and challenges. It will challenge pupils to think about and gain competence in lifestyle pursuits that encourage engagement beyond school whilst also developing physical fitness and connection to nature.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to plan and follow a sociable walk in the local area and recognise the wellbeing benefits.

Key Notes

  • Move: walking tall with your head up, back straight and shoulders relaxed but not slouched, ensures good posture.
  • Think: identifying hazards and implementing appropriate control measures creates a safe environment in various contexts.
  • Feel: deep and rhythmical breathing in sync with your steps helps to relieve stress and maintain energy and oxygen.
  • Connect: collaboration enables us to plan a walking route with others which leads to a sense of shared adventure.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • being present: fully focusing on what you're doing right now, without distractions
  • active listening: listening carefully, showing interest and responding in a way that shows you understand
  • sharing scenery: the natural features of a landscape, like hills, trees and views that make a place visually appealing

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may think that walking is boring and too easy.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: walking tall with your head up, back straight and shoulders relaxed but not slouched, ensures good posture. Think: identifying hazards and implementing appropriate control measures creates a safe environment in various contexts.

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

fully focusing on what you're doing right now, without distractions.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils may think that walking is boring and too easy. Correction: Walking can be at different speeds, does not have to be boring and is a good opportunity to be present in the moment, which enhances positive mental health.

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