KS3 · Physical education · Year 8
Mini Olympic opening ceremony
Athletics: train and perform in a sport education season
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Your learning goal
I can plan for and participate in an opening ceremony for a mini Olympic event.
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Mini Olympic opening ceremony: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can plan for and participate in an opening ceremony for a mini Olympic event.
Key learning points
- Move: fluent and controlled movement adds value to the aesthetic performance of a set choreographed dance.
- Think: using choreography and organising skills to produce a dance adds to the overall aesthetic of the ceremony.
- Feel: involvement in a collective celebration can help manage multiple emotions such as excitement, anxiety and joy.
- Connect: respecting and recognising the efforts of all participants, including opponents, makes everyone feel valued.
Words to know
- ceremony
- a formal event celebrating the start of an event, including rituals and traditions to mark the occasion
- parade
- the procession where athletes march together, showcasing their team spirit and enthusiasm for the event
- celebration
- the festive atmosphere and activities that mark the beginning of an event, focusing on enjoyment and fun
Common mistakes
A belief that our identity is fixed and permanent.
Who we are and how that is expressed can be changed, and is likely to shift throughout our life. We can communicate who we are through our expression, how we dress, how we speak and by taking part in activities that are important to us.
For parents, carers and teachers
- This lesson fits beautifully with the dance unit.