Teaching Fundamental Movement Skills Module 2

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Focus of this Module Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) Developmentally Appropriate Skills Teaching the Dimensions Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU)

Learning Objectives Phases of skill development Teaching a skill Observing and analyzing a skill Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Important Tips on Balance The centre of gravity (C of G) is the point where all the weight acts Increase balance by:  Lowering the C of G  Increase the width of the B of S  Stiffen the body Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Dynamic Balance Passing from one unstable position to another Adjusting the BofS to bring it under the CoG  Ex. Landing after performing in long jump Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

The Phases of Movement Movement through a fundamental skill can be broken down into four key phases: a)Preparation b)Force Production c)Critical Instant d)Recovery/Follow through National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Teaching FMS for Success Teach the entire skill (i.e., preparation, execution, follow-through). Always assess and provide feedback:  Step 1: Observe the complete skill  Step 2: Analyze each phase and its key elements; select errors to be corrected  Step 3: Provide Feedback Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Analyzing The analysis of every skill is different Familiarize yourself with the mechanics of the skill being taught Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Example: Throwing Preparation Force Production Critical Instant Recovery/Follow Through Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Analyzing Throwing Are all parts of the body being used to generate force? Are all body parts moving through their full range of motion? Is the thrower stepping forward with the right leg? Are they leaning forward as they throw? Is the hand moving back and up, so that it is behind, and above the head? Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Throwing Activity: An Example In partners, practice observing and analyzing a throw Use a paper ball 3 times each, then switch roles Bucket relay activity Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

You be the Teacher Split into five groups Choose a FMS Prepare and present a mini lesson Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Observing For different activities, you need to observe from different positions You need to stand where you can safely observe Handout #2 Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Feedback Another module Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Conclusion Keep in mind the phases of skill development when teaching a skill Familiarize yourself with the mechanics of skills before teaching Always observe, analyze, and provide feedback Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy