Year 6 - Physical education
Mirroring
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 3 mirrored movements that flow with extension and control.
Key Notes
- Move: creating a mirrored image with our partner using control and extension.
- Think: experimenting with movements to create a mirror image requires decision making and careful planning.
- Connect: performing mirrored movements with a partner requires good communication to ensure fluidity and accurate timing
- Feel: self motivation helps us to try and create high quality mirrored movements with a partner.
Vocabulary To Learn
- mirroring: performing movements together while creating a mirror image of each other
- extension: stretched and 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 so that their timing is out. Variations in angles of movement make the mirroring look uneven. Pupils move in the wrong direction so they are parallel instead of mirroring
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: creating a mirrored image with our partner using control and extension. Think: experimenting with movements to create a mirror image requires decision making and careful planning.
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: One pupil always leads so that their timing is out. Variations in angles of movement make the mirroring look uneven. Pupils move in the wrong direction so they are parallel instead of mirroring. Correction: Pupils should practise counting or using music to help them improve their timing. Pupils need to practise so they have identical body positions and use feedback to help improve this. Practise mirrored movements over and over to create muscle memory.
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