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Create sequences in unison on apparatus with symmetrical balances

Gymnastics: symmetry and asymmetry

Unit Summary

This unit will focus on exploring movements and balances in symmetrical and asymmetrical ways. Pupils will create and perform sequences that incorporate symmetrical and asymmetrical balances on apparatus, applying flow. Pupils will learn how to include canon and unison in their sequence creation.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to create a sequence in unison, on the apparatus, that includes symmetrical balances, incorporating quality actions and fluidity throughout.

Key Notes

  • Move: moving with fluidity throughout the sequence requires accurate timing with no pauses between actions.
  • Move: executing quality movements in unison, with control and extension in and out of balances, requires flow.
  • Think: resourcefulness enables us to select the best movements and symmetrical balances to include in the sequence.
  • Connect: remaining in unison through the sequence requires effective collaboration to ensure we have accurate timing.
  • Feel: rehearsing the sequence to improve the fluidity and accurate timing throughout requires self-discipline.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • unison: performing the same movement at exactly the same time as our partner
  • accurate timing: performing movements and balances at the exact time you planned or expected
  • fluidity: moving from one action to another without stopping

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils use the floor to create their linking movements in unison and move around the apparatus instead of using it.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: moving with fluidity throughout the sequence requires accurate timing with no pauses between actions. Move: executing quality movements in unison, with control and extension in and out of balances, requires flow.

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

performing the same movement at exactly the same time as our partner.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils use the floor to create their linking movements in unison and move around the apparatus instead of using it. Correction: Explain to pupils that the apparatus is there to be used and that we can really enhance our creativity if we try and include a range of apparatus in our movements.

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