Year 3 - Physical education
Changes in level on the 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 create a flowing sequence, on apparatus, that includes movements and balances and incorporates a change in level between the actions.
Key Notes
- Move: sequences show a change in level between movements and balances from high to low, without stopping, on apparatus.
- Think: reflecting on how to link a sequence on apparatus will improve the fluidity and quality of the performance.
- Think: deciding on the different apparatus we are going to use to create our sequence requires reflection.
- Feel: striving to develop a range of high quality movements that include a change in level demonstrates responsibility.
- Connect: supporting our partners in balances and ensuring collaboration to include both our ideas requires trust.
Vocabulary To Learn
- level: the height at which an action is performed in relation to the ground or surface
- apparatus: equipment made for a particular task
- sequence: combination of controlled movements and balances that have been linked together in a particular order
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some pupils may suggest jumping to mount and dismount apparatus as a change in level during their sequence.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: sequences show a change in level between movements and balances from high to low, without stopping, on apparatus. Think: reflecting on how to link a sequence on apparatus will improve the fluidity and quality of the performance.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'level'
the height at which an action is performed in relation to the ground or surface.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Some pupils may suggest jumping to mount and dismount apparatus as a change in level during their sequence. Correction: This lesson guide focuses on a change in level in relation to the surface of the apparatus i.e closer or further away. For example, from stomach, push into a plank. Jumping off changes levels in relation to the ground which is not the intended focus.
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 and direction to create sequences in groups using 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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