FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLS

1 FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSM anipulative skillsStriking withan implementStriking withthe handKickingThrowingCatchingStability skillsLocomotor skillsLandingBalancingSide steppingDodgingJumping for distanceJumping for heightSkippingHoppingRunningWalkingMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsWALKINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSM aintain good posture with body straight, walk tall, head in line with the spine and looking forwardWhen planting the foot use a heel-to-toe actionArms swing in a small natural arc in opposition to the feetKnees should bend slightly when the foot makes contact with the groundStep with toes facing forwardMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsRUNNINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSHold the head up, stable and eyes looking forwardHigh knee lift with the thigh almost parallel to the groundPush off from the ball of the foot and land on the heel of the foot initially, however, when the run speed increases contact will be made predominantly with the ball of the foot onlyElbows bent at 90 degreesThe kick back should be close to the buttocks (at least 90 degrees)Drive arms backwards and forwards vigorously in opposition to the legs.

2 Ensure arms stay close to the body, 90 degree angle remains at the elbow and the drive comes from the shouldersLean slightly forward when accelerating and slightly backwards when slowing downMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsHOPPINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSTake off and land on the same foot, pushing off from the ball of the footArms bent at the elbow, swing back together then vigorously forward and upwards to assist the leg action in providing forceThe non-hopping leg swings in rhythm with the hopping legHead and trunk should be stable with the eyes focused forwardBend the hopping leg slightly on landing and straighten on take offPractise on both right and left legs to become proficient on bothMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsSKIPPINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSStep forward and hop on the same foot with a high knee driveRepeat with the other foot and then build rhythmLand on the ball of the footHead and trunk should be stable at all times with the eyes focused forwardKnee of the support leg should bend to prepare for a hopArms should be relaxed and swing in opposition to the legs to help maintain balanceMove Well, Move O en.

3 Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsJUMPING FOR HEIGHTFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSEyes focused forward or upwards, head up and back straight throughout the jumpArms swing forwards and upwards in time with the legsLand on both feet with no more than one step in any direction to control the landingCrouch with knees bent and arms behind the bodyArms and legs extend as far as possible in the flight phaseLegs forcefully extend and straighten in the airAnkles, knees and hips bend on landing to absorb the shockMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsJUMPING FOR DISTANCEFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSGet into the 'ready' position by bending the knees, hips and anklesSwing the arms back behind the body then quickly forwards and upwardslegs straighten during the flight phaseHead up and eye focused forwardsPush off from both feet together, with the toes the last part of the body to leave the groundExplode forward from the ready positionland on both feet at the same time bending the hips, knees and ankles to absorb the impactMove Well, Move O en.

4 Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsDODGINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSHead up and eyes focused forwardLower the body during the change of directionLow body positionTo add a deceptive element to the dodge, step/lean one way and push off in the other directionTo change direction plant foot, bend knee and push off from the outside of the footPractise on both sidesMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsSIDE STEPPINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSS tand side on with hip and shoulder pointing in the direction of travel Lead foot steps in the direction travelledArms out to the sides for balanceKnees slightly bent with weight on the balls of the feetFree foot follows quickly behindMovement should be rhythmicalHead stable and eyes focused forward or in the direction travelledThere should be a brief period where both feet are off the groundMove Well, Move O en.

5 Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsBALANCINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSS upport leg still, with foot flat on the groundHead stable with eyes focused forward on a targetNon-support leg bent and not touching the support legArms as still as possible with no excessive MOVEMENT - either at the side or extended to aid the balanceTrunk stable and uprightMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsLANDINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSHead up, stable and looking straight aheadLand with the feet wide apart but still in a stable positionArms should be stretched out in front to maintain balanceBend the kneesStomach should be pulled in and bum tucked under the bodyLand on the feet in the order toes-ball-heelMove Well, Move O en.

6 Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsCATCHINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSEyes focused on the object throughout the catchFingers and hands are relaxed and slightly cupped to receive the objectMove feet to place the body directly in the path of object and secure a wide base of supportCatch and control the object with the hands onlyHands reach out to meet the objectElbows bend at least 90 degrees to absorb the impactMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsTHROWINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSHold the object in one handBring the throwing arm back behind the body, swinging it down and backwards in preparation to throwThrowing arm moves forward, releases the object, then follows through in the direction of a target and down across the bodyEyes focused on a target throughout the throwStep toward a target with the foot of non throwing side (transferring weight from the back foot to the front foot)It is good practise to raise the non-throwing arm and point it in the direction of a target in the preparation phase, then lower it when throwingStand side on with non-throwing shoulder towards a targetHips then shoulders rotate forwardsMove Well, Move O en.

7 Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsKICKINGFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSA pproach the ball from behind and slightly to the sideBring the kicking leg forward fast, making contact with the ball using the shoe laces or instep of the footEnsure that the trunk leans forward and the arm opposite the kicking leg swings forward during contactPlace the non-kicking foot to the side of the ballSwing the arm opposite the kicking leg forward and sidewaysSwing the kicking leg back to make an angle of at least 90 degreesFollow through in the direction of the target Move Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsSTRIKING WITHTHE HANDFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSKeep eyes on (and in time over) the ballFingers are spread open but relaxed Keep the ball below waist heightKnees bent and feet a comfortable distance apartPush the ball downwards with the fingers while also controlling the MOVEMENT with the wristWhen on the move (dribbling), bounce the ball slightly forward in front of the bodyLean slightly forward at the waistFollow through when bouncing and pull the hand back as the ball rebounds in a cushioning action (no slapping action)Move Well, Move O en.

8 Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT skillsFUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLSS tand side on to the targetFeet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent with weight on the back foot in the preparation phaseArms should be extended fully at the point of contact with the ballEyes should be focused on the ball throughout the striking actionStep forward with the front foot, rotating hips and shoulder during the striking actionHands should be together at the base of the implement with the hand at the end matching the front footFollow through the ball and around the bodySTRIKING WITHAN IMPLEMENTMove Well, Move O en:Developing the physically literate child through the lens of FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLS