Year 10 - Physical education
Somersaults and routine development
Gymnastics: technique, body control and constructive feedback in trampolining
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Unit Summary
This unit will develop skills in isolation and in combination with other techniques as part of a sequence of movements. To demonstrate control, aesthetics and fluency pupils will analyse and provide feedback to their peers. Pupils will also learn the basics about the axes of rotation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to build safely towards a forward rotation with support.
Key Notes
- Move: tucking the body at the apex (top) of the jump allows for optimal rotation.
- Move: keeping the body straight during the take off will maintain alignment and prevent movement when rotating.
- Think: reflecting on your own capabilities to set a realistic target leads to maximum success and engagement.
- Feel: awareness to focus on mastery of a skill builds resilience.
- Connect: communicating positive encouragement to others will support, motivate and build confidence.
Vocabulary To Learn
- forward turnover: a skill where the athlete rotates forward 225 degrees, often from a standing position
- somersault: a movement where the body rotates 360 degrees in the air, typically forwards or backwards, in a complete flip
- tuck: bringing your knees into your chest, in the air, to hold the position tightly
- travel: a somersault going off centre, often caused by a lean/fall at take off
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils believe that landing a somersault is achieved through speed of rotation.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: tucking the body at the apex (top) of the jump allows for optimal rotation. Move: keeping the body straight during the take off will maintain alignment and prevent movement when rotating.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'forward turnover'
a skill where the athlete rotates forward 225 degrees, often from a standing position.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils believe that landing a somersault is achieved through speed of rotation. Correction: A somersault does require some speed, but if too much power is placed on the take off, it can lead to over rotation. A somersault will appear controlled with a balanced take off and the rebound of the trampoline initiating the hips for the rotation.
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