Year 6 - Physical education
Matching and mirroring sequences
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 with a partner that includes quality matching and mirroring movements on apparatus, ensuring flow and accurate timing.
Key Notes
- Move: quality matching and mirroring movements require performing with consistent control and extension on apparatus.
- Think: designing the sequence on apparatus requires careful planning to ensure flow and accurate timing.
- Connect: to ensure accurate timing throughout the sequence we must communicate with our partner and work together.
- Feel: committing to ensuring we have accurate timing throughout the sequence requires self-motivation.
Vocabulary To Learn
- mirroring: performing movements together while creating a mirror image of each other
- matching: perform exactly the same movements as a pair/group
- accurate timing: moving from one action to another without stopping
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils struggle to distinguish between a matching and mirroring movement. Pupils struggle to execute their movements simultaneously.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: quality matching and mirroring movements require performing with consistent control and extension on apparatus. Think: designing the sequence on apparatus requires careful planning to ensure flow and accurate timing.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'mirroring'
performing movements together while creating a mirror image of each other.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils struggle to distinguish between a matching and mirroring movement. Pupils struggle to execute their movements simultaneously. Correction: Encourage pupils to work with peers to check whether a movement is matching or mirroring. Pupils should work on communication to improve their synchronisation.
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