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
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