Study Guides

Unit Summary

This unit will focus on introducing the fundamentals of parkour, learning how to move efficiently and creatively. Pupils will learn how to run, jump, land, balance and vault safely with a focus on good body control, coordination and spatial awareness.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to perform take-offs and landings accurately and perform a variety of jumps with good technique.

Key Notes

• Move: parkour landings require good technique to work effectively, both building and requiring lower body strength.
• Move: running precisions, strides and plyos require core strength and coordination.
• Think: landing technique is important as it is your primary tool to keep oneself safe in parkour.
• Feel: developing new techniques helps you learn the capabilities of your body, be calm and relaxed during all phases.
• Connect: encouraging others when they commit to a jump, builds a strong community where everyone can prosper.

Vocabulary To Learn

• jumps: dynamic movements aiming to cover distance or overcome obstacles, focusing on control, precision and safety
• quadrupedal: using all four limbs to move or support the body
• plyos: quick, explosive jumps from two feet involving fast transitions from landing to take-off

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Pupils often take-off flat footed or leaning backwards and look down during their jumps.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Advanced movements: tic tacs and wall runs Study Guide
• Combining movement and control: putting it all together Study Guide
• Controlling the body: balance and control Study Guide
• Performing spinning movements Study Guide
• Travelling over equipment: vaulting Study Guide