Strategic Communication and Leadership in Outdoor Adventure
•Year 5
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Arrange in 3x3 grids with 2 metres spacing between grids
Alternative: Bean bags, spots, or small hoops
Each team needs 5 markers of the same colour, different from grid markers
Alternative: Coloured bean bags or laminated cards
For tracking points during tournament play
Alternative: Laminated sheets with dry-wipe markers
For starting and stopping activities
Alternative: Voice commands or visual signals
Planned strategies or methods used to achieve a goal in a game or activity
An overall plan of action designed to achieve a long-term goal
Working together effectively towards a common goal
The clear exchange of ideas, information, and instructions
Taking responsibility to guide and support team members
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Developing specific vocabulary for tactics and teamwork, articulating strategies clearly, listening and responding in group discussions
Calculating tournament points, understanding probability in tactical choices, recognising patterns in game outcomes
Understanding cause and effect in tactical decisions, hypothesis testing through strategy trials
Developing leadership skills, cooperation and teamwork, handling competition respectfully, including others
Central position allowing observation of all grids, move between teams during discussions to monitor and support tactical development
Quality of tactical discussions, inclusion of all team members, adaptation of strategies between games, demonstration of leadership qualities
Step in if teams exclude members, if discussions become non-tactical, if competition becomes unsporting, or if students show lack of engagement
Model good tactical discussion techniques, show inclusive team behaviour, demonstrate positive competitive spirit and good sportsmanship throughout
Minimum 15m x 20m indoor space or outdoor hard court area with clear boundaries
Even, non-slip surface free from hazards, adequate grip for controlled running
Stop all activities immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid if needed, ensure other students are safely positioned
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