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Curved pathways on apparatus

Gymnastics: linking movements and balances

Unit Summary

This unit will challenge pupils to explore linking movements and balances together incorporating flow. Pupils will create and perform sequences on apparatus focussing on jumps, rolls and balances. Pupils will reflect on how to link movements and balances while travelling along a variety of pathways.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to create a sequence of movements using twists and turns that flow while travelling along a curved pathway using the apparatus.

Key Notes

  • Move: linking quality movements along a curved pathway requires twists and turns as we move on and off the apparatus.
  • Think: moving over, under, along and through the apparatus to create a curved pathway sequence requires imagination.
  • Connect: considering others' feelings and needs when sharing the apparatus demonstrates excellent empathy.
  • Feel: courage helps us bravely try different ways to twist and turn on the apparatus creating a curved pathway sequence.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • twist: to rotate the body or a body part around or bend into a curled or spiralled shape
  • curved: not straight, rounded with a gentle bend
  • transition: the movement into and out of one gymnastics action to another

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Balances are not held still for long enough.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: linking quality movements along a curved pathway requires twists and turns as we move on and off the apparatus. Think: moving over, under, along and through the apparatus to create a curved pathway sequence requires imagination.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'twist'

to rotate the body or a body part around or bend into a curled or spiralled shape.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Balances are not held still for long enough. Correction: Practise balancing still and remind pupils that they should be held still for about 4 seconds. Pupils can try focusing on a fixed spot to help them keep still. If they close their eyes to balance, they will wobble - try this too!

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