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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 and link fundamental vaults over low obstacles with control and fluidity.

Key Notes

• Move: a step vault requires good balance and coordination to take weight on one foot and one hand to clear an obstacle.
• Move: a lazy vault requires coordination and upper body support so the movement is performed with fluidity.
• Think: learning the correct technique for the vaults provides a solid foundation to learn more advanced techniques.
• Feel: learning new skills requires resilience and self-motivation to develop good vault technique.
• Connect: collaborating with others is a useful way to improve your vault technique and communication skills.

Vocabulary To Learn

• technique: the way you perform a skill or movement
• step vault: placing one hand and the opposite foot on an obstacle to help you step over it smoothly and safely
• lazy vault: travelling over an obstacle by swinging your legs around the side while using each hand for support, making it look smooth and effortless

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Incorrect hand placement when performing vaults can lead to poor balance and coordination.

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
• Controlling the body: jumps and landings Study Guide
• Performing spinning movements Study Guide