In planning a unit of work that focuses on a particular FMS, it is essential to identify the pupils' current stage of development.

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Upon deciding what a pupil should learn and when, it is important to note that developing movement skill is age-related but by no means age-determined. Movement skills are not developed in a predetermined universal order and will vary significantly from pupil to pupil, depending on their growth rate, maturity, gender, environmental factors, levels of practice and instruction received.

Given the time taken to master any one FMS, collaboration with teachers who have taught the class previously will be necessary in order to build on existing development. It is also important to foster a two-way system of communication between key partners involved in the pupil's physical activity experiences, e.g. pupils, teachers, coaches, and parents. This collaboration can be factored into the whole school planning process. The optimal age range for developing FMS is aligned with the primary school years.

Table outlines the expected stages of development and progression of FMS.

 

 

 

Key

E: Exploring Stage

D: Developing Stage

M: Mastering Stage