Free Lessons

• Develop confidence lifting feet off the pool floor using support
• Explore floating in different body shapes, prone and supine
• Work cooperatively with a partner to practise and improve movements in the water

We are learning: to lift our feet off the ground and make shapes in the water Activity: Prone and supine floating. Shapes floating.

• Develop confidence performing tuck floats and changing shapes in the water
• Use correct body position to perform a controlled surface dive
• (Some) Explore moving underwater safely to retrieve objects or reach the pool floor

We are learning: to control our body in the water using tuck floats and surface dives. Activity: Surface dive progressions

• Connect – Work with a partner by communicating clearly to complete tasks together
• Acquire a new skill – Learn new ways to move and control a ball
• Mindfulness – Practise narrowing your focus to help clear your mind

We are learning: to improve our throwing and catching by playing different games

Activity: Partner throwing, ball skills, mindful breathing

• Connect – Work cooperatively with a partner by communicating clearly and effectively
• Acquire a new skill – Learn and practise the key steps involved in juggling
• Mindfulness – Develop the ability to narrow your focus to improve mental clarity and concentration

We are learning: the steps to juggle three balls.

Activity: Partner throwing, juggling, mindful breathing

• Jump with confidence and consistency
• Travel through an activity course using coordination and balance
• Use a range of travel actions to move through the course

We are learning: to take part in an activity course

Activity: Agility, balance and coordination assault course.

• Stay active to raise heart rate
• Create number shapes with accuracy
• Cooperate with a partner to make larger numbers

We are learning: to use our bodies to make number shapes.

Activity: Number groups, number gym shapes.

• To develop control when bouncing and passing a ball
• To work with a partner to move towards a target
• To understand how to defend by intercepting or blocking passes

We are learning: to bounce a ball with control Activity: 2 v 1 bouncing into hoops

• Accurately use basic actions to move as a polar bear
• Demonstrate a polar bear phrase responding to the music and using mean and angry facial expressions
• Tell a partner if they used mean/angry expressions and if they remembered the polar bear phrase accurately

We are Learning: How to move like a polar bear

Activity: Polar Bear phrase

• Use a two-handed technique to perform a basketball shot
• To apply passing, dribbling and shooting skills in a game
• Assist teammates in a game to shoot

We are learning: to perform a two-handed set shot to score. Activity: Half-court game, turns over when team score.

• Throw over longer distances using shoulder pass
• Recognise which throw is needed over shorter & longer distances
• Use shoulder pass in a game to build attacking play

We are learning: to throw for distance using a shoulder pass Activity: AFL task – Cone touch challenge

• Be ready to field a ball using the correct body position
• To develop striking, running and fielding skills in a game
• To work as a team to stop batters scoring points

We are learning: to be ready to field the ball Activity: Assessment for Learning Task

• Can demonstrate control and precision to refine the quality of their movements
• Can use performance skills such as characterisation and focus
• Can frequently offer constructive feedback and make some improvements to their own work

We are learning: how to remember, perform and master an agent phrase

Activity: Agent Phrase (Middle)

• Enhance their existing sequence and perform it to be judged
• Use a judging system to evaluate a group sequence
• Use feedback to make improvements to their performance

We are learning: to judge a performance and use feedback to improve

Activity: Judge and improve

• To pick up the ball quickly and effectively.
• To keep possession by supporting the ball carrier.
• To work as a team to move the ball into space and attack.

We are learning: to pick the ball up from the floor and run with it to start an attack Activity: Breakout Tag

• Work in small groups to design a running, jumping or throwing event.
• Teach the event to another group.
• Give thoughtful feedback based around the STEP principle

We are learning: to design a run, jump or throwing activity for others using the STEP principle Activity: Event planning

• To develop smaller dodges, such as upper and lower body weaves and leg lifts.
• To remember and use previous dodging skills, such as ducking and jumping.
• Explain when and why the weave and leg lift are used.

We are learning: to develop smaller dodging movements like the weave and leg lift

Activity: 10 – second tag and ‘no catch’ dodgeball

• Turn with the ball unchallenged
• Receive the ball and turn into space
• Receive the ball and turn to shoot

We are learning: to turn with the ball Activity: Assessment for Learning Task

• Use a run up and hurdle step to vault onto the box top
• As a pair, complete a six-element sequence containing flight, contrasting shapes, and counterbalances

We are learning: to use controlled flight onto high apparatus

Activity: Assessment for learning

• Play the role of both the defender and the attacker
• Shoot from close range
• Score points against opposition

We are learning: to shoot under pressure from close range Activity: Assessment for Learning Task

• Work cooperatively to solve team challenges.
• Develop trust and control in partner/group movements.
• Persevere to learn a new skill of tying a reef knot

We are learning: to work together, stay in control, and persevere when solving physical challenges.

Activity: Group and paired work, tying a reef knot