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Movement & Coordination Worksheet

A school play needs a short, safe movement sequence. Use the rehearsal data and tasks below to analyse coordination, practise deliberately and plan an improvement. Work within your own range; stop if anything hurts.

Rehearsal challenge

Arjun, Kahu and Wiremu are rehearsing a 16-count sequence for a school play. Their sequence is: counts 1–4, travel sideways; 5–8, turn and balance; 9–12, pass a soft prop; 13–16, freeze in a final pose. They want it to look controlled and connected.

1.For counts 9–12, the performers must move and pass the prop at the same time. Name two body parts or senses they need to coordinate, and explain how each helps.

2.The group often turns at different times. Which cue is most likely to improve timing?

Turn whenever you feel ready
Listen for a shared count of five, then turn together
Look down throughout the turn
Move as quickly as possible

3.Match each movement skill with the action where it is most directly used.

Dynamic balance
Hand–eye coordination
Spatial awareness

Receive the soft prop accurately
Keep a safe distance from other performers
Stay stable while travelling sideways

4.The group performed the prop pass 10 times. They completed 7 passes cleanly on their first attempt and 9 cleanly after slowing down and using a verbal cue. How many more clean passes did they make after changing their strategy?

5.Suggest one reason slowing down and adding a verbal cue may have improved the prop pass. Link your reason to coordination or timing.

6.Practising a movement slowly before increasing speed can help a performer learn accurate timing and control.

TrueFalse

7.The group can pass the prop while standing still, but loses control when travelling. Write one progression that makes the task slightly harder without jumping straight to full speed.

8.Design a four-part sequence using at least three of these actions: travel, turn, balance, pass, freeze. Write the order and one cue that will help performers connect the actions smoothly.

9.During the turn-and-balance section, a performer wobbles when they land. Give one practical adjustment to help them regain control, and explain why it could work.

10.Choose one observable measure the group could use in its next rehearsal to check whether coordination has improved. State what they should record.

11.After practising, name one coordination skill you would like to improve. Write a specific, measurable target for your next practice.