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Early years Physical Education
 
The teaching of Physical Education in the early years has often been neglected. However the Basic Moves Programme from Edinburgh University offers a developmentally appropriate approach to teaching young children. Click on the links below to discover more about the Basic Moves programme.
 
 
 
 
 
Basic Moves Lesson Ideas
 
 
Basic Moves Criteria
Teaching Points

 

Travelling

  • Rhythmical
          - Skipping
          - Galloping
          - Side Stepping
  • Jumps
  • Running

 

  • Overarm Throw
  • Underarm Throw
  • Throw and Catch To Self
  • Kicking
  • Dribbling Hands/Feet
  • Sliding
  • Passing/Trapping Feet