Move Like a Pup

Learning

Fundamental movement skills, changing speed and controlling the body.

Equipment

No kit needed

Best group

Whole class as one group

Space / set up

Children spread out, coach central.

Duration

5 minutes

Skills

Movement, Jumping & landing

• Children spread safely around the area with space on all sides.
• Coach central so every child can see the demonstration.

1. 1Coach names a Pup movement and children move that way.
2. 2“Tiny Pup!” — small quick steps. “Strong Pup!” — powerful controlled steps.
3. 3“Sleepy Pup!” — slow movement. “Bouncy Pup!” — small jumps.
4. 4“Speedy Pup!” — quick feet. “Sneaky Pup!” — quiet controlled movement.
5. 5Ask children to invent their own Pup movement and name it.

• “Show me your movement!”
• “Can you control it?”
• “Find your space!”

This activity is suitable for ages 3–7. Choose a stage to see the coaching guidance for that group.

Emphasise imagination and big obvious movements.

• Works as one large group if the space is big enough.
• Coach demonstrates in the middle and turns to face each side.

Make it easier: Coach demonstrates every movement first.

Level it up: Combine two movement instructions — “Sneaky Pup into Speedy Pup!”

• Invent a Pup

  Children name and demonstrate their own Pup movement.

• Pup chains

  Three movements in a row to remember.

P: really commit to each movement • S: control it and keep your own space