Copying Sample Progressions

Instructors use the term “progression” in reference to a student’s development through a pathway, or as a series of stepping-stone tasks and exercises that develop a particular skill. Within this resource, you will read many different progression examples. These make up the framework for the SBINZ sample progressions, covering phases of development from beginner to advanced. The beginner progression examples are more specific and structured; however, the intermediate and advanced progression examples are less so.

To be an effective instructor it is important to understand skill development and how to put a series of activities together to teach movement patterns. This takes time and experience. An SBINZ Level One instructor should begin teaching their lessons using the sample progressions provided within this resource, which will help to build the necessary experience.

The What-Why-How approach will help new instructors to deliver information concisely. Initially, it can be beneficial to copy the What-Why-How descriptions directly from this resource, however it is much more meaningful for instructors to learn how to rephrase each description in their own words.