Fundamental Movement Skills
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to fundamental jumping and landing mechanics through progressive skill-building and body awareness development. The emphasis is on establishing safe movement patterns while building confidence in locomotion skills that form the foundation for all future athletic activities. Through carefully structured progression from basic jumping to skipping and competitive application, students develop both physical competence and spatial awareness essential for lifelong movement.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we jump safely in different directions and use our jumping skills to avoid obstacles in games?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our head, arms and legs together to jump like champions?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How does jumping change what happens inside our bodies?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use skipping to travel safely around others while exploring different pathways?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our skipping and jumping skills to play games successfully and stay safe?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our jumping skills to succeed in competitions and games?
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