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Jumping and Landing Skill Theme Julie Christie. Definition of Jumping and Landing. Locomotor pattern in which body propels itself off floor or apparatus into momentary period of flight.
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Definition of Jumping and Landing • Locomotor pattern in which body propels itself off floor or apparatus into momentary period of flight.
Why Teach Jumping & Landing*Prepare children for multiple games, dance and gymnastics activities*Jump for two reasons: Raise body vertically Travel over a distance National Standard 1: Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activity
Three phases of Jumping and Landing Takeoff Flight Landing
Three Phases • Takeoff • Actions of body as it is propelled off ground • Flight • Actions of body while it is in the air • Landing • Actions of body as it touches the ground
Skill Progression Pre Control Level • Jumping for height • Jumping for distance • Different patterns for jumping and landing fun and exploration emphasis on take off Control Level • Jumping on/off equipment • Jumping and twisting • Jumping rhythmically gain accuracy emphasis on flight
Skill Progression (con’t) Utilization • Jumping to throw or catch • Jumping on/off bench • Jumping to beat series of jumps Proficiency • Hurdling • Jumping with springboard • Jumping with partner extended flight
Proficiency + http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6F_iP-F7Fw
References • Graham,G., Holt/Hale, S., & Parker, M (2004).Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education (Sixth Edition). St. Louis: McGraw-Hill • Images search.google.com • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6F_iP-F7Fw