Movement Mastery Skills
•Year 1
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•Distributed around activity area perimeter
Alternative: Large lightweight balls, beach balls
4 different coloured sets for assessment groupings
Alternative: Markers, spots, bean bags
Clear sound across activity area
Alternative: Whistle with verbal commands
A kick where the ball is dropped from the hands and struck before it hits the ground
The top part of the foot where the shoelaces are, used for powerful kicks
To hit the ball cleanly with a body part
Balanced stance with knees bent, ready to move or catch
Following the ball with your eyes to predict where it will go
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following verbal instructions, describing techniques using appropriate vocabulary, giving clear commands to partners
Forces in kicking - push and pull, gravity affecting ball drop in punting, friction between foot and ball
Counting touches in team challenges, measuring distances for kicking accuracy, angles and direction of ball travel
Teamwork and cooperation, encouraging others, dealing with success and disappointment in competition
Move around perimeter to observe all pairs, central position for demonstrations
Watch for correct laces contact in punting, partner cooperation, safety awareness
Step in if unsafe kicking technique, poor partner dynamics, or equipment issues
Always demonstrate slowly first, then at full speed. Use children as examples when they show good technique
Minimum 20m x 15m indoor space or equivalent outdoor area
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles and hazards
Stop signal, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, notify school procedures
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