Fundamental Movement Skills Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are some examples of middle childhood FMS
Defending space, teamwork, gaining possession, setting up
What are some examples of early adolescence FMS
Modified rules, equipment, playing area and team size
What do children develop in the fundamental movement phase (2-6 years old)
Basic coordinative patterns
How do students develop in the fundamental movement phase
Practice and correct instruction
Why are FMS important
They form the basis on which more complex movement skills are base
What are FMS
Movement patterns that involve different body parts such as the arms, legs, trunk and head
What are body management skills
Body remains in place but moves around a horizontal or vertical axis (reaching, twisting, turning)
What are locomotor skills
Body is transported in horizontal or vertical direction from one point to another
What are object control skills
Can be gross or fine motor (emphasis on precision and accuracy) skills involving an object
What are the 4 movement acquisitions factors
Community, school, teacher and home
What is the proficiency barrier
If the child does not possess sufficient FMS and has not developed mature skills by the age of 6 then it will not be difficult to acquire sports skills
What is meant by process vs outcome
Need to focus on the process of the movement skill prior to the product/performance of the movement
What’s the teaching, learning and assessment cycle
It represents the stages that occur in design and delivery of classroom tasks that incorporate an outcome based approach
What’s the difference between teacher and student structured learning
Teacher structured is when the teacher has planned the experience, student structured is when the student is in charge or the learning
What is assessment OF learning
Summative assessment
What is assessment AS learning
Students learn about themselves as learners through reflection of their work
What is assessment FOR learning
Formative assessment
What are the 3 observation points of a FMS checklist
Global check, initial focus point and fine tuning components
What is a global check
Deciding whether the child’s movement looks right or wrong
What is the initial focus point
Initial components that are important in achieving proficiency
What are some examples of early childhood FMS
Balance on one foot, catch, gallop, skip, dodge, kick, sprint run
