Pdhpe Wekk2 - Introduction into Fundamental Movement Skills PDF

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Week two: Introduction to fundamental movement skills (FMS) -

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FMS are movement patterns that involve different body parts such as legs, arms, trunk and head and include skills such as 1. Running 2. Hopping 3. Catching 4. Throwing 5. Striking 6. Balancing These skills/ foundation movement or precursor pattern to the more specialised, complex skills used in play, game, sport, dance, gymnastics

What are fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) 1. 2. 3. -

Body Management or Non locomotor skills Involve stability and balance e.g. Turning, pivoting and balance Locomotor skill Involve moving the body from A to B e.g. running, skipping, galloping Object control or manipulative skills Involve object control using various body parts e.g. Striking, throwing ,catching, kicking

Why Are these skills important -

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Students who lack FMS don’t participate in organised sports Children who master FMS have been found to have : 1. Better socialisation skills 2. Higher self esteem 3. Positive attitude toward PE Flow on effect to academic performance from successful FMS Performance Associated benefits being: Maintain healthy weight Reduce risk of chronic disease Promoting health growth Development and heighted energy levels.

When to teach FMS: -

Research suggest that ‘window opportunity’ to teach FMS occurs during the first 8 years of life Children at these ages are highly motivated about learning Children need opportunit and guidance within a supportive learning atmosphere

Get Skilled Get Active 12 Fundamental Movement Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Static balance Sprint run Vertical jump Side gallop Catch Kick Hop

8. Skip 9. Leap 10. Overarm throw 11. Two handed strike 12. Dodge How do children develop fundamental movement skills? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Children don’t necessarily develop FMS skills as a part of their normal growth. Children need to be taught these skills and given opportunities, children also need to be provided with: Developmentally appropriate activities Visual demonstrations Intro and feedback( positives) Variety of activities, focus on fun and challenge Encouragement Safe and positive learning environment

Implications for learning -

Understand importance of early teaching of physical skill to develop confidence and self esteem in both boys and girls Delegate leaders equally boys and girls Activities should be inclusive of all sports to broaden experience Monitor participation of girls and boys in all games Recognise achievements Use gender- inclusive language and actively encourage students to use the same Boys and girls participating equally, sharing the lead....