Fundamental Movement Skills
•Year 1
•8 Lessons
This foundational unit develops Year 1 students' physical literacy through systematic exploration of fundamental movement skills. The emphasis is on building confidence, body awareness, and coordination whilst establishing essential safety habits that will underpin all future PE learning. Through playful challenges and creative exploration, students develop the movement vocabulary needed for lifelong physical activity.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our body to stay balanced while moving in different ways?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we land like silent ninjas while staying perfectly balanced?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How does our body change when we run at different speeds?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can I change direction quickly to avoid being caught while staying safe and playing fairly?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to move in different ways through the air?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can rhythm and jumping patterns help us become better movers?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we develop rhythm and coordination through skipping to become confident movers?
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Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we combine our movement skills to overcome physical challenges?
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