Creating sequences with locomotion, rotation and balance
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create short sequences to incorporate locomotion, rotation and balances.
Key learning points
- Move: to transition smoothly between balances, maintain momentum and control movements to create fluidity.
- Move: Using your eyes to see cues to ensure timing is cohesive with the group enhancing the elegance of performance.
- Think: adding movement patterns like unison and canon into a sequence enhances visual interest and difficulty.
- Feel: devising a sequence with good timing, flow and body awareness improves creativity skills.
- Connect: moving in unison or cannon gives a sense of teamwork, showcasing coordination and harmony.
Keywords
Unison - you and your partner do the same moves at exactly the same time, perfectly matching each other's timing and movements
Canon - when performing a sequence of movements, group members do the same order of moves but at a different time
Sequence - a combination of two or more movements and balances performed in succession
Common misconception
When pupils add more content to their sequence, they can lose flow with the sequence looking unpolished. Pupils show limited variety in their locomotive elements.
Practise the sequence slowly at first, focusing on smooth transitions between movements and balances. Encourage pupils to be creative and add variety to their locomotive movements throughout the sequence.
Teacher tip
If pupils lack creativity and use repetitive movements in their sequence, ask them to reflect and discuss all of the different ways in which they can travel in gymnastics. Give pupils time to explore different ways in which they can move and share ideas with others.
Equipment
1 mat between 2, 4 benches, 4 gymnastics tables.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following will help improve our timing with a partner?
Q2.Which of the following is an example of a locomotive movement?
Q3.How can we maintain control when rotating in gymnastics?
Q4.What sort of balance involves pulling away from each other?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If we demonstrate different levels, speed and movement patterns, what will our sequence show?
Q2.What part of your body can you use to ensure your timing is cohesive with your partner?
Q3.How does mapping out a sequence carefully help to improve your overall performance?
Q4.How does moving in both canon and unison improve a sequence?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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