Foundational Movement Skills Unit | The PE Dept

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Foundational Movement Skills

Fundamental Movement Skills

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Reception

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6 Lessons

This unit introduces Reception students to fundamental movement patterns through engaging, play-based activities that develop speed, agility, and directional awareness. The emphasis is on building confidence in multi-directional movement whilst establishing crucial safety habits around starting, stopping, and spatial awareness. Through animal movements and imaginative play, students develop essential gross motor skills that form the foundation for all future PE learning.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Multi-Directional Speed

Big Question:

How can we move our bodies quickly and safely in different directions?

Key Objectives:

• To develop the ability to move forwards, backwards and sideways at speed
• To improve speed and agility through purposeful practice

Lesson 2

Chasing Games and Spatial Awareness

Big Question:

How can we run safely while having fun with our friends?

Key Objectives:

• Participate in chasing games safely with control and awareness
• Perform effectively as part of a team in running games

Lesson 3

Change Direction Skills

Big Question:

How can we train our bodies to move quickly in different directions when we hear instructions?

Key Objectives:

• Respond quickly to verbal cues to change direction
• Make tactical decisions about movement in games

Lesson 4

Starting and Stopping with Control

Big Question:

How can we start and stop our bodies in different ways whilst staying safe and in control?

Key Objectives:

• Explore a variety of ways to start movement showing control and coordination
• Develop different methods of stopping safely in various positions

Lesson 5

Fast and Slow Animal Movements

Big Question:

How do different animals use speed to survive and move in their environments?

Key Objectives:

• Recognise and demonstrate the difference between fast and slow movements
• Perform movements at different speeds whilst maintaining control and safety

Lesson 6

Moving and Stopping with Control

Big Question:

How can we control our bodies to stop safely and quickly when we hear different signals?

Key Objectives:

• Show control to stop and perform actions to suggest ways to move safely
• Move and stop appropriately responding to cues and signals