Year 6 - Physical education
Matching
Gymnastics: matching and mirroring
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Unit Summary
This unit will enable pupils to explore what we mean by matching and mirroring movements. Pupils will be able to create sequences of movements with accuracy and fluidity using a range of apparatus. Pupils will effectively evaluate their sequences and find ways to improve and develop them further.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a sequence of three movements that are matching with flow, extension and control.
Key Notes
- Move: quality matching movements require performing the same movements as our partner with control and extension.
- Think: creating a matching sequence relies on us deciding on which movements we can both perform correctly.
- Think: knowing that a sequence of movements requires accurate timing and fluidity throughout improves the performance.
- Feel: being motivated to try a range of matching movements in our pair, enables the successful creation of the sequence.
- Connect: good communication is imperative to help you match your partner and execute the sequence successfully.
Vocabulary To Learn
- matching: perform exactly the same movements with a partner/group
- extension: stretched arms and legs, pointed fingers and toes that extend outwards from the body
- control: being steady and doing exactly what you intend with your body
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- One pupil always leads the other. Only one pupil can perform the movement with quality.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: quality matching movements require performing the same movements as our partner with control and extension. Think: creating a matching sequence relies on us deciding on which movements we can both perform correctly.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'matching'
perform exactly the same movements with a partner/group.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: One pupil always leads the other. Only one pupil can perform the movement with quality. Correction: Use strategies such as counting or music to help pupils move at the same time. Encourage pupils to ensure that both of them can perform the skills, and if they can't, they should work on improving or changing the movement.
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