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Zigzag pathways

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 that flow while travelling along a zigzag pathway.

Key Notes

  • Move: linking movements on zigzag pathways requires control when moving side to side and changing direction with flow.
  • Move: adding balances to our quality movements on zigzag pathways requires control, pointed fingers and toes and flow.
  • Think: trying different ideas to link together on a zigzag pathway shows imagination and decision making.
  • Connect: helping others to improve when they struggle to perform movements shows great empathy.
  • Feel: consistently trying our hardest and striving to improve the quality of our movements demonstrates courage.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • zigzag: a line or route with abrupt alternate right and left turns
  • pathway: the route (or path) from one place to another
  • control: performing movements silently and keeping muscles tight

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils only stand on 1 leg when asked to add a balance, or perform a straight jump off apparatus.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: linking movements on zigzag pathways requires control when moving side to side and changing direction with flow. Move: adding balances to our quality movements on zigzag pathways requires control, pointed fingers and toes and flow.

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

a line or route with abrupt alternate right and left turns.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils only stand on 1 leg when asked to add a balance, or perform a straight jump off apparatus. Correction: Encourage creativity by suggesting balances on different body parts or at different levels and remind them of a variety of jumps. Celebrate creativity.

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