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Linking 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 link two movements and balances together safely with flow on the apparatus.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • link: connecting movements and balances together
  • flow: moving from one action to another without stopping
  • apparatus: equipment made for a particular task

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils jump from wall bars or climbing frames.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key 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.

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

connecting movements and balances together.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils jump from wall bars or climbing frames. Correction: Pupils should only jump from a flat surface.

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