Gymnastics: movements, balances and sequence composition
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Why this why now
This unit builds on the strong foundation pupils will already have creating gymnastic movements and balances. Pupils already know how to link movements with flow and can do so using a range of different movements and balances. This foundation is essential as pupils will be challenged to improve their creative skills as they design sequences on a variety of apparatus. Pupils will learn to include more advanced skills such as changes in level and direction, working in pairs and groups to evaluate and improve their performances.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know how to perform a wide range of movements and balances.
- Pupils are able to coordinate and control their bodies to perform movements.
- Pupils will be able to link movements together in sequence.
- Pupils understand the meaning of flow and can include this in their sequences.
- Pupils can create sequences on the floor and on apparatus.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit builds on the strong foundation pupils will already have creating gymnastic movements and balances. Pupils already know how to link movements with flow and can do so using a range of different movements and balances. This foundation is essential as pupils will be challenged to improve their creative skills as they design sequences on a variety of apparatus. Pupils will learn to include more advanced skills such as changes in level and direction, working in pairs and groups to evaluate and improve their performances.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know how to perform a wide range of movements and balances.
- Pupils are able to coordinate and control their bodies to perform movements.
- Pupils will be able to link movements together in sequence.
- Pupils understand the meaning of flow and can include this in their sequences.
- Pupils can create sequences on the floor and on apparatus.
Gymnastics: movements, balances and sequence composition
The unit of work introduces pupils to the idea of changes in levels and direction when creating and performing sequences in pairs and in groups. Pupils will reflect on the best way to create their sequences, combining both changes in level and direction, with balances and using a range of apparatus.
12 lessons in unit
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