Year 8 - Physical education
How to manage competition, in victory or defeat
Inclusive sports: teamship, communication and awareness of others
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Unit Summary
This unit explores how to measure success beyond the outcomes of competition, how to balance competition, and how to ensure games are inclusive, respectful, supportive and engaging for all. Pupils will develop their teamship skills through improved communication, empathy and awareness of others.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to regulate your emotions and be gracious, regardless of the outcome.
Key Notes
- Move: use your arms and legs to slide or pivot on the floor to reach the ball quickly.
- Move: to set, gently push the ball upwards using your fingers, without carrying or holding the ball.
- Think: sending the ball to parts of the court that are free from opponents will increase the chances of winning rallies.
- Feel: regulating emotions during competition can make it a more positive experience for you and your opponents.
- Connect: being gracious shows respect, builds positive relationships and promotes a healthy, supportive environment.
Vocabulary To Learn
- emotional regulation: controlling your emotions effectively, staying calm and focused in stressful or challenging situations
- gracious: showing kindness, respect and humility whether you win or lose, acknowledging others' efforts
- humility: the quality of being modest, respectful and not seeking excessive attention or praise
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Upper body strength is the primary fitness component required for seated volleyball.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: use your arms and legs to slide or pivot on the floor to reach the ball quickly. Move: to set, gently push the ball upwards using your fingers, without carrying or holding the ball.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'emotional regulation'
controlling your emotions effectively, staying calm and focused in stressful or challenging situations.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Upper body strength is the primary fitness component required for seated volleyball. Correction: Core strength is fundamental to play seated volleyball effectively as it enables players to maintain their body position in the preparation and executon of skills throughout the game.
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