Gymnastics: matching and mirroring
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Why this why now
Pupils already know how to create sequences that include a vast range of movement and balance ideas. This unit will teach pupils about matching and mirroring and challenge pupils to think carefully as to how they can create sequences with a partner that include matching and mirroring movements. This challenging theme requires careful selection of movements and multiple opportunities for accurate evaluation. Later, pupils will work in larger groups, to pull all of their creative skills together, to create a variety of different sequences that showcase a range of skills and creative components.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know how to perform a wide range of movements in canon and unison.
- Pupils are able to create balances that are symmetrical and asymmetrical.
- Pupils will be able to link movements and balances together in sequence with flow.
- Pupils understand how to include changes in level and direction in their sequences.
- Pupils can create pair and group sequences on the floor and on apparatus.
- Pupils can create moments of flight including jumps and turns, controlling their landings.
- Pupils understand what we mean by counter balance and counter tension.
- Pupils know how to create both counter balance and counter tension balances.
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Why this why now
Pupils already know how to create sequences that include a vast range of movement and balance ideas. This unit will teach pupils about matching and mirroring and challenge pupils to think carefully as to how they can create sequences with a partner that include matching and mirroring movements. This challenging theme requires careful selection of movements and multiple opportunities for accurate evaluation. Later, pupils will work in larger groups, to pull all of their creative skills together, to create a variety of different sequences that showcase a range of skills and creative components.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know how to perform a wide range of movements in canon and unison.
- Pupils are able to create balances that are symmetrical and asymmetrical.
- Pupils will be able to link movements and balances together in sequence with flow.
- Pupils understand how to include changes in level and direction in their sequences.
- Pupils can create pair and group sequences on the floor and on apparatus.
- Pupils can create moments of flight including jumps and turns, controlling their landings.
- Pupils understand what we mean by counter balance and counter tension.
- Pupils know how to create both counter balance and counter tension balances.
Gymnastics: matching and mirroring
This unit will enable pupils to explore what we mean by matching and mirroring movements. Pupils will be able to create sequences of movements with accuracy and fluidity using a range of apparatus. Pupils will effectively evaluate their sequences and find ways to improve and develop them further.
6 lessons in unit
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