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Physical Education: Movement & Equipment

Tane, Ari and Manaia are preparing for a day hike in Aotearoa. They will practise movement skills and choose equipment for varied terrain. Read each situation and answer using safe, purposeful movement.

Choose equipment with purpose

Match each item to its most useful purpose on the hike. Use each purpose once.

1.Match each item to its best use: 1. Supportive hiking boots; 2. Trekking poles; 3. Lightweight daypack; 4. Reusable drink bottle. Purposes: A. Carrying water; B. Carrying essential supplies; C. Improving grip and stability; D. Protecting feet and supporting traction.

1. Supportive hiking boots
2. Trekking poles
3. Lightweight daypack
4. Reusable drink bottle

A. Carrying water
B. Carrying essential supplies
D. Protecting feet and supporting traction
C. Improving grip and stability

2.Ari is stepping down from a low rock onto a narrow, uneven track. Which action is the safest and most controlled?

Look ahead, place a foot securely, bend the knees slightly and keep the body balanced.
Look down only at the rock and jump as far as possible.
Keep the legs straight and land heavily on the heels.
Walk quickly with long strides so the uneven ground is crossed sooner.

3.Tane practises walking uphill. Describe two movement cues that could help him maintain balance and use energy efficiently.

4.Manaia adjusts her pack so it sits close to her back and does not swing from side to side. This can help her stay balanced while walking.

TrueFalse

5.The group is about to begin a brisk uphill walk. Select the warm-up that best prepares the body for this activity.

Walk easily for several minutes, then gradually increase the pace and add gentle leg movements.
Sit still, then begin the steepest part at maximum speed.
Hold a deep, uncomfortable stretch for several minutes without moving.
Skip the warm-up because walking uses only the legs.

6.Before setting off, Tane notices that one trekking pole has a loose locking section. What should he do, and why?

7.During a steady walk, Ari feels physically warmer and notices that the fresh air helps him feel calmer. Identify one possible effect on taha tinana and one possible effect on taha hinengaro.

8.The track becomes slippery after light rain. Give two changes the group could make to its movement or equipment use to reduce the risk of slipping.

9.Write a SMART goal for improving one movement skill that would help on a hike. Include what you will practise, how often or for how long, and how you will know you have improved.