Games 5 - Lesson 5

In Year 1's Games 5, Lesson 5, the objective is to enhance children's motor skills through engaging aerobic activities. The lesson is structured to ensure pupils can sprint to varying distances, perform aerobic exercises quickly, and react swiftly to moving objects. Key terms such as 'fitness', 'motor skills', 'aerobic', and 'reactions' are introduced, alongside specific exercises like 'mountain climbers'. Essential equipment for the lesson includes cones and reaction balls. The warm-up consists of an arm and leg tag game, where pupils must avoid being tagged by four selected 'taggers'. If tagged, students must follow specific actions, such as placing an arm behind the back or hopping on one leg. The key teaching point is to encourage pupils to look for space, react promptly, and control their body movements. Variations and extensions of the game are provided to cater to different skill levels and to keep the activity challenging and fun.

The main activity features a cone obstacle course where pupils are divided into groups and complete a series of mountain climbers at each cone before sprinting back to the start. The lesson plan includes clear instructions and key teaching points on sprinting and forming a front support position for the mountain climbers. Pupils are encouraged to discuss what aerobic exercise entails and reflect on their efforts after completing the turns. A reaction ball game is also included, where pupils work in pairs to prevent a reaction ball from crossing their goal line, focusing on catching skills and quick reactions. The cool-down segment involves relay races with activities such as sprint shuttles, side-steps with jumping jacks, and skips with mountain climbers, providing a comprehensive wrap-up to the session. Pupils are invited to share their experiences, discussing which activities they enjoyed the most and which they found challenging, promoting reflection and consolidation of the skills learned.