Foundational Movement Skills
•Reception
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•Position for clear sound throughout space
Alternative: Whistle, tambourine, or clapping for sound cues
Scattered randomly around activity area
Alternative: Poly spots, chalk circles on playground
Mark out 6-8 lanes approximately 15m long
Alternative: Bean bags, markers, chalk lines
Placed on cones at end of each lane
Alternative: Bean bags, quoits, tennis balls
To stop your body completely still like a statue
Your own pathway or space to move in
A signal that tells you what to do
Being able to make your body do exactly what you want
Keeping steady and not falling over
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting jumps and seconds, understanding positional language (in, out, between), measuring distances in lanes
Understanding forces and friction when stopping, exploring how muscles work during freezing and movement
Teamwork and cooperation, taking turns, encouraging others, following rules and instructions
Stand at corner of activity area for maximum visibility of all children during activities
Watch for safe spacing, controlled movements, and positive team interactions
Step in if children struggle with lane discipline, unsafe stopping, or team cooperation
Always demonstrate with exaggerated movements for visibility, show both correct and incorrect examples for clarity
Minimum 15m x 20m indoor hall or outdoor hard court surface
Dry, even surface free from water, debris, or trip hazards
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have emergency contact details readily available
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