Year 3 - Physical education
Changes in level and direction to create sequences in groups using apparatus
Gymnastics: movements, balances and sequence composition
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Unit Summary
The unit of work introduces pupils to the idea of changes in levels and direction when creating and performing sequences in pairs and in groups. Pupils will reflect on the best way to create their sequences, combining both changes in level and direction, with balances and using a range of apparatus.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to work as part of a group to create a sequence that links a variety of quality movements, balances, changes of level, and changes of direction on a range of apparatus.
Key Notes
- Move: quality movements and balances must be executed with control, extension and without stopping to allow for flow.
- Think: creating a sequence in groups requires decision making regarding apparatus, changes in level and direction.
- Think: evaluation and reflection are essential when rehearsing sequences to ensure accurate timings in the performance.
- Feel: taking the lead in a group requires the confidence to take responsibility for coordinating the group's ideas.
- Connect: successfully working together as part of a large group requires cooperation to create the sequence.
Vocabulary To Learn
- control: being purposeful; moving every body part with thought, precision and balance
- extension: stretching and pointing fingers and toes
- group: a collection of people that are connected
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some pupils may think that having the most skillful gymnasts in their group will make it easier to create a group sequence.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: quality movements and balances must be executed with control, extension and without stopping to allow for flow. Think: creating a sequence in groups requires decision making regarding apparatus, changes in level and direction.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'control'
being purposeful; moving every body part with thought, precision and balance.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Some pupils may think that having the most skillful gymnasts in their group will make it easier to create a group sequence. Correction: Creating sequences in groups needs lots of different skills which are just as important as physical skills. Groups will need to make thoughtful decisions, will need to rehearse responsibly and will need to work cooperatively.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Application of learning onto apparatus Study Guide
- Balances individually and in pairs Study Guide
- Changes in direction Study Guide
- Changes in direction on apparatus Study Guide
- Changes in level Study Guide
- Changes in level on the apparatus Study Guide
- Combine balances and movements to finalise sequences in pairs Study Guide
- Sequence completion and peer to peer review Study Guide
- Sequence completion and performance to peers Study Guide
- Sequence formation combining individual and pair balances Study Guide
- Sequence ideas Study Guide
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