Year 5 - Physical education
Counter balance on apparatus
Gymnastics: counter balance and counter tension
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Unit Summary
This unit will focus on exploring counter balance and counter tension using the floor and apparatus. Pupils will learn how to perform a range of balances in pairs and compose sequences that consistently incorporate flow. Pupils will evaluate their sequences and reflect on how to make improvements.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create and develop a variety of quality counter balances with a partner on apparatus.
Key Notes
- Move: quality counter balances require pushing against our partner or the apparatus and holding still with extension.
- Think: evaluation helps to create a variety of ways to use apparatus and create two different levels in our balances.
- Think: using different body parts to push against as we create counter balances on apparatus requires creativity.
- Feel: being motivated to try lots of ideas, ensuring quality counter balances on apparatus requires integrity.
- Connect: trusting others to give accurate feedback helps us to add quality of our counter balances on apparatus.
Vocabulary To Learn
- counter balance: a pushing balance where we maintain the desired shape in a stationary position completely still
- quality: the good characteristics of the performance that suggest the movements and balances are performed correctly
- apparatus: equipment made for a particular task
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle with balance due to weak core muscles. Pupils may always want to use the same apparatus in the same area.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: quality counter balances require pushing against our partner or the apparatus and holding still with extension. Think: evaluation helps to create a variety of ways to use apparatus and create two different levels in our balances.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'counter balance'
a pushing balance where we maintain the desired shape in a stationary position completely still.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle with balance due to weak core muscles. Pupils may always want to use the same apparatus in the same area. Correction: Add some core strengthening exercises into the warm up and emphasise the importance of core strength in all activities. Encourage pupils to use a range of apparatus throughout the lesson to develop their confidence.
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