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Flight Shapes Exploration

Students explore different body shapes during flight phase (star, pencil, half turn) while developing spatial awareness and linking movements into sequences

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About This Activity

Students explore different body shapes during flight phase (star, pencil, half turn) while developing spatial awareness and linking movements into sequences

Quick Info

moderate
24
20m x 15m minimum (full sports hall)

Equipment Required

Whistle

1

Visual shape posters (optional)

3 posters

Spot markers for spacing (optional)

15-20

Whistles

As needed

Era Posters

As needed

Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Gymnastics

Activity Tags

Features

Creative
Inclusive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Balance
Body Control
Coordination

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather