Linking on apparatus
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can link two movements and balances together safely with flow on the apparatus.
Key learning points
- Move: linking one movement or balance to the next without stopping ensures flow on the apparatus.
- Move: quality movements and balances require silence, pointing the toes and holding balances still on apparatus.
- Think: using a range of different apparatus to link movements and balances safely shows imagination.
- Feel: courage enables us to be brave when trying out new ideas using apparatus.
- Connect: noticing and responding to how others feel when sharing the apparatus demonstrates empathy.
Keywords
Link - connecting movements and balances together
Flow - moving from one action to another without stopping
Apparatus - equipment made for a particular task
Common misconception
Pupils jump from wall bars or climbing frames.
Pupils should only jump from a flat surface.
Teacher tip
This may be the first time pupils have used the apparatus for long time. It is important to remind them of safety rules at the beginning of each apparatus lesson. Make a poster they can refer to. See cycle 1 for safety tips. Pupils should always have bare feet for gymnastics lessons.
Equipment
30+ floor markers, mats, benches, gymnastic tables, climbing frames or wall bars
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call the equipment used in gymnastics?
Q2.What is the action of combining 2 movements?
Q3.How do we stay? safe on the apparatus
Q4.What is it called when we don’t stop between our actions?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How do we show empathy when using the apparatus?
Q2.Why is it important that we use the apparatus safely?
Q3.What do all high quality movements in gymnastics show?
Q4.How long should we aim to hold balances still?
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Linking on apparatus, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Linking on apparatus, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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